Governor John Bel Edwards is in southeast Louisiana, getting a first-hand look at the devastation Hurricane Ida left behind. In St. Charles Parish, officials there say it may take at least a month before power is restored. Edwards is hopeful some hurricane victims will get power back before then…
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Edwards is asking evacuees not to try and return to their home until state and local officials say it’s safe to do so.

Even though Hurricane Ida is long gone, flooding is still a concern in Tangipahoa Parish. Parish President Robby Miller says the Tangipahoa River is expected to crest well above flood stage at 25 feet at Robert during the overnight hours
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Miller says homes along the Tangipahoa River are already starting to flood. And in Hammond, officials say there is no more gas in the city.

If you experienced damage from Hurricane Ida, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Brooke Thorington has more.
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LSU has announced its Baton Rouge campus will remain closed for the rest of the week and classes will resume Tuesday, September 7th.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says the team is planning to stay away from New Orleans for the next month. The team has been re-located to Dallas and may stay there and play their season opener against Green Bay at the home of the Cowboys, A-T-and-T stadium.