President Joe Biden will visit southeast Louisiana to get a first-hand look at the damage left behind by Hurricane Ida. Governor Edwards says the President has already approved his request for a major federal disaster declaration. This means for the first 30 days after landfall the federal government’s cost-share will be 100-percent for debris removal and emergency protective measures.
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Terrebonne Parish was hit hard by Hurricane Ida. Parish President Gordon Dove says they are working to set up a makeshift hospital because Terrebonne General and Leonard Chabert Medical Center are closed due to roof damage…
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Nearly 99-percent of Terrebonne customers are without electricity.

With Hurricane Ida causing historical damage in the Bayou State, FEMA’s Blue Roof Program is back. More from Dave Brannen.
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The St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office is reporting a Hurricane Ida death. Deputies say a man died when his shed collapsed, most likely from Ida’s destructive winds.

And on the COVID front, the state health department is reporting two more pediatric deaths. The total number of pediatric deaths in the state from COVID is up to 13.