Grim continues to be an on-point description of the situation on Grand Isle following Hurricane Ida. Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng indicates a catastrophe occurred on the barrier island.
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The usually inhabited island has few people on it today, including the mayor, police chief and first responders. Communication systems on the island were non-existent at last word. However, Sheng says efforts are underway to set up a form of communication so that information can be relayed to the residents of Grand Isle.
meantime, according to Jefferson Parish Councilman, Ricky Templet 15 breaches occurred in the Burrito Levee that needs to be fixed immediately given the hurricane season is at its peak and has months to go.

The sheriff of Ascension Parish says finding gasoline remains a difficult task for drivers. Many stations’ fuel tanks are dry, while there are long lines of vehicles at those stations that do have gas. Sheriff Bobby Webre says the local refineries are at last word not supplying his agency and the parish’s gas stations.
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Webere says he’s in the dark so far about why local refineries aren’t up and running, but believes it may be due to company protocols. Webre says he can’t remember such a fuel shortage unless you go back to Hurricane Andrew…and that was 29 years ago. congressman Garrett Graves says he’s discussed the situation with the White House.
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President Biden is scheduled to tour Louisiana on Friday, but details of his visit have not been released.