Zeta is expected to be more of a wind event than a rain event, with rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches. State climatologist Barry Keim says a storm surge warning is in place from the Atchafalaya River to the Pearl River, basically all of southeast Louisiana, between two and six feet.
Zeta is projected to be a fast-moving storm which should help reduce the damage, however, when the storm finally passes through, John Rahaim (Ram) the Director of Emergency Preparedness for St. Bernard Parish expects a wide variety of damage to be present in the area.
Currently, Zeta is a tropical storm located approximately 410 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River, with sustained winds at 65 miles per hour moving northwest at 14 miles per hour. It’s expected to be at or near Category One strength when it makes landfall Wednesday night.
Metairie native, Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed to the US Supreme Court, filling a vacancy left by the departed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Senator John Kennedy touted the nomination saying Barrett is a judge who understands judicial restraint.
Residents impacted by Hurricane Laura now have another month to register for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA Spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says homeowners and renters can apply for aid which includes temporary housing, rental assistance and to repair or replace damage to property.
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You can register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA or visit disaster-assistance-dot-gov