The reports out of Grand Isle are catastrophic. Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng says she’s received dismal news from site visits of the barrier island, which was the state’s only habitable barrier island.
Sheng says they will be setting up a system to relay information to the residents of Grand Isle who she knows are anxious to receive word.
Fuel shortages are also a problem in Louisiana as Ida has created production and distribution issues. Congressman Garret Graves says power is not the only issue refineries are facing and it’s a topic he’s discussed with the White House…
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Hurricane Ida has disrupted the production of oil and gas and the great demand for fuel is causing long lines around gas stations. Gas Buddy’s Senior Petroleum Analyst, Patrick DeHaan, says prices could increase 5 to 15 cents over the next two weeks…
cut 5 (11) “…several weeks”
Hammond officials say the city is out of gasoline and Ascension Parish leaders are begging for fuel trucks to re-fill their gas pumps.
Louisiana has received approval from the federal government to allow food stamp recipients to purchase hot food products for immediate consumption. DCFS Assistant Secretary of Family Support Shavana Howard…
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Howard says waving the restriction is vital because many residents are displaced