Entergy continues to make progress in getting power restored to the more than 900-thousand that were left in the dark by Hurricane Ida.  More than 90-percent of Entergy’s customers have had their power restored post-Ida. John Hawkins, the utility’s Vice President of Distribution Operations, sums up the situation this way.

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The utility reported Tuesday that all but 87-thousand customers are still waiting to get their electricity back on.

Senator Bill Cassidy is taking a staunch approach to those for whatever reason are shunning Covid19 approved vaccines in favor of ivermectin, an antiparasetic drug.

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Cassidy says if anything, there are far lower hospitalizations and deaths for those who have been vaccinated, versus the number of deaths for those hospitalized with the coronavirus and had relied on ivermectin.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is prepared to take action if flooding rains from Tropical Storm Nicholas materialize as expected.  Spokesperson Ashley Rodrique says the staging of dozens of boats for potential water rescues took place Monday in Lafayette. Tthe area of flooding rains is likely to stretch across south Louisiana and she says there are numerous assets ready to respond as heavy rains from Nicholas sweep across the state.

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By the way, if you’re hoping to offset the money you’ve shelled out for a generator or chain saw FEMA may be able to offset those expenses.  But, Nate Custer says there are restrictions for reimbursement requests and if denied you can appeal.

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Reimbursement for generators is 800-dollars, and 250 for chainsaws.