With Francine expected to arrive as a hurricane tomorrow evening, Governor Landry is urging everyone to download the Get A Game Plan app. He says the app will deliver vital information immediately.
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Landry says resources are in place and that state and local agencies are working seamlessly with federal partners. He has asked President Biden to declare a state of emergency for the state, making further federal resources available.
The Louisiana National Guard is readying to help with post-storm needs including search and rescue. Major General Thomas Friloux (FREE-low) says they are prepared to respond with high water vehicles, boats, and helicopters. They’re also stocked with food, water and shelter
Cut 13 (07) “…over 55-thousand tarps”
Friloux says forces are placed in areas where they will likely be needed the most and will shift their locations should the track shift further prior to landfall.
Entergy has approximately 1600 employees and contractors in Louisiana ready for storm response with almost 3500 more requested including Linemen, tree trimmers, and scouts. They are reminding Louisianans to keep a safe distance from utility crews and work sites also to keep distance from and immediately report downed power lines.
Cleco’s storm restoration plan includes deploying additional line workers, vegetation management teams, and contractors from other regions. Cahill says Cleco is setting up staging areas to house material and supplies, securing housing for out-of-area workers and specialized equipment is on stand-by…
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State Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says most nursing homes are sheltering in place during the storm.