There has been some lawlessness in Lafourche Parish amid the destruction of Hurricane Ida, as is to be expected during a disaster situation. Sheriff’s Captain Brennen Matherne notes there have been several looting arrests and nearly 50 others on other charges including curfew violations.
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If you suspect contractor fraud you can report it to a hotline number 985-413-4498.
Based on Entergy’s restoration times, there are customers in Lafourche Parish, Lower Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, Terrebonne and much of Plaquemines Parish will not see their electricity return until September 29th. Entergy’s Phillip May says the goal is to beat that restoration time
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The average price per gallon for regular gas in the Bayou State stands at $2.88. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says prices are starting to stabilize but meeting demand has been the biggest hurdle in the state since Ida.
FEMA says it has approved more than 159-thousand applications for disaster assistance and nearly 175-million dollars to help Louisiana residents recover. FEMA spokesperson Patrick Boland says if you were impacted by Hurricane Ida, you should register at disasterassistance.gov…
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You can also register at 1-800-621-FEMA.