This Thanksgiving Day is different for those who live in the hardest-hit areas of Hurricane Ida as there are thousands of families unable to live in their homes because of storm damage. Terrebonne Parish President Gordon Dove says travel trailers brought in by the state are providing some shelter for Ida victims…
cut 13 (11) “…from FEMA itself”
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says they have over 700 units being inspected and prepared for deployment to seven parishes hardest hit by Ida.

In a Thanksgiving address, Senator John Kennedy acknowledges it’s been a tough year and a half for Louisiana, but he says at least we are living in the greatest country in all of human history…
cut 11 (08) “…blessings too”

Kitchens across the state will be busy today cooking that Thanksgiving feast. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says if something goes wrong on the stovetop…
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Browning says keep children out of the kitchen and if you are frying a turkey, make sure the fryer is 20-feet away from anything combustible.

Drew Brees will be back in the Superdome tonight for the Saints-Bills game. The retired quarterback will be in the broadcast booth providing analysis on NBC television with play-by-play man Mike Tirico. Even though Brees played for the Black and Gold for 15 seasons, he says he will not show favor to the Saints…
Cut 15 (13) “…alongside Mike.”
Kick-off is at 7:20.