More trailers are now being occupied by Hurricane Ida victims who wish to remain on their property, but whose homes were badly damaged. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness is overseeing the temporary housing program, and spokesman Mike Steele says it’s the first time the state has been involved with emergency housing, because FEMA wouldn’t have been able to get anyone into a trailer until well into November…:

CUT 11(11)      “…on a daily basis.”

Louisiana loggers need to know, if their business was hurt by the COVID pandemic, there’s disaster assistance available. Louisiana Forestry Association Executive Director Buck Vandersteen says the money is for master loggers who have experienced recent revenue losses…:

CUT 13(12)      “…in their process”

He says call the LFA for details.

If you live in the 337 or 504 area code you now have to dial all ten digits when calling – even locally. FCC spokesperson Paloma Perez says it’s because those area codes have 988 exchanges which will be used in the future for a national suicide hotline…:

CUT 03(09)      “…intended for.”

Hoping to see some relief in the high prices at the fuel pump? Louisiana AAA’s Don Redman says that doesn’t seem to be in the cards this Fall…:

CUT 06(12)      “…the immediate horizon.”

Redman says we’re now relying on OPEC for most of our crude oil and they’re inflating prices with low levels of production.

Governor Edwards’ mask mandate expires tomorrow, but will he extend it? COVID numbers ARE trending downward. The Governor’s press event is at 3 pm tomorrow.