Jefferson Parish officials have told its residents that it will take 21 days for 90-percent of Entergy customers in that parish to receive power. A major transmission tower that feeds electricity to Orleans and Jefferson Parishes was knocked into the river last night. Jefferson Parish councilman Scott Walker has been in contact with Entergy…

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Coastal parishes of southeast Louisiana are reporting catastrophic damage from Hurricane Ida. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office Captain Brennan Matherne says Ida was worst for Lafourche, than hurricanes Betsy, Gustav, and Katrina…

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In an effort to restore southeast Louisiana as quickly and efficiently as possible Lt Governor Billy Nungesser suggest they will assemble man camps to keep crews as close to clean up as possible, he says this is a lesson learned from the devastation in Lake Charles after workers had to commute long distances.

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Nungesser made the comments this morning on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster.

Governor Edwards says there will be 30-thousand linemen in the state to restore the power. He says hospitals, dialysis centers, and buildings that are considered critical will be prioritized first. Edwards says one of his biggest concerns is how many lives will they lose as a result of Ida…

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Those in Southeast Louisiana are waking up to survey damage from a historically powerful Hurricane Ida. It’ll likely take the rest of the day to get a full accounting but already we know coastal communities were devastated, Laplace faced shockingly high levels of flooding, and the New Orleans Metro Area may be without power for three weeks. State Climatologist Barry Keim…

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Ida was blamed for at least one death; In Ascension Parish, a man was hit by a falling tree on Sunday. This morning many roads are impassable in southeast Louisiana and cellphone service is unavailable in some places. Authorities in Jefferson Parish say residents could be without power for 21 days and at least five days without water. All New Orleans lost power shortly after sunset. Entergy Louisiana reports 858-thousand customers are without power.

Coastal parishes of southeast Louisiana are reporting catastrophic damage from Hurricane Ida. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office Captain Brennan Matherne says the good news is that their levee systems held up to the storm.

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For those looking for a shelter, can call 2-1-1 or text l-a shelter to 898 211. Governor John Bel Edwards says they have sheltered 15-hundred evacuees, but more will be needed, and they have a large space to do so, because of COVID…

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The governor has activated the entire Louisiana National Guard, which means 49-hundred soldiers responding to this disaster

Hurricane Ida made landfall near Port Fourchon at 11:55 this morning as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds at 150 miles per hour.  Present movement is northwest at 13 miles per hour. Ida is causing catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding in portions of the state.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell implored residents to shelter in place.

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Ida’s 150 mile per hour landfall and Hurricane Laura last year sets a new milestone for the state with two back-to-back 150 mile per hour landfalls.

Governor Edwards will hold a 2 pm press conference for an update on Hurricane Ida.

Hurricane Ida is expected to bring anywhere from 10 to 20 inches of rain. State Climatologist Keim says in addition to the rain, storm surge is expected to be catastrophic along the coast.

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Entergy spokesperson David Freese says due to the projected path and intensity of hurricane Ida, customers should be prepared to be without power for several weeks as opposed to days.

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If you need shelter information call 2-1-1- or text 898-211 and enter LA Shelter.

Hurricane Ida is making landfall new Port Fourchon as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm. She is moving northwest at 13 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds at 150 miles per hour.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell implored residents to shelter in place.

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Cantrell also urged residents to conserve water due to a power outage at Sewer Pump stations on the east and West Bank of the city, Entergy is working to restore power with emergency generators.

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The outage only increases the potential for sewer backups in homes.

Governor John Bel Edwards says Hurricane Ida could bring 110 mile per hour winds or higher from Lafayette to Mississippi and as far north as the Louisiana-Mississippi state line…

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Ida arrives in Louisiana on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Entergy spokesperson David Freese says it could take weeks instead of days to restore power after Ida. Freese says first roads will have to be cleared of trees and debris before they can enter areas with heavy damage, and they will have to use specialized vehicles to access those hard-to-reach areas.

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The Northern eyewall of Ida is moving onshore along the southeastern coast of Louisiana with catastrophic storm surge and hurricane-force winds moving onshore. Ida has maximum sustained winds at 150 miles per hour moving Northwest at 13 miles per hour. Ida is located about 60 miles southeast of Houma.

Governor John Bel Edwards says Hurricane Ida will be one for the record books. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Governor Edwards will hold a press conference at 2 pm today with an update on hurricane Ida.

Entergy spokesperson David Freese says due to the projected path and intensity of hurricane Ida, customers should be prepared to be without power for several weeks as opposed to days and the extreme restoration effort that’s expected with Ida requires specialized equipment and they’ve brought in additional crews to assist.

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The state Department of Children and Family Services has opened shelters to house Hurricane Ida evacuees. The first shelters to open are in Shreveport in Bastrop DCFS and Secretary Marketa Garner Walters expects more shelters will open and they will follow social distancing guidelines…

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You can get shelter information by calling 2-1-1.

The eye of hurricane Ida is nearing the southeast coast of Louisiana and is extremely dangerous at a category four storm, according to the 10 am advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Ida has sustained winds at 150 mph she is located 85 miles south of New Orleans moving northwest at 13 mph.

In addition to bringing over a foot of rain, State Climatologist Keim says storm surge is expected to be catastrophic along the coast.

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Keim says at this point you should be sheltering in place.

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If you need shelter information call 2-1-1 or text 898 211 and enter l-a-shelter

Hurricane-force winds could be felt as far as Lafayette. Lafayette Parish Emergency Preparedness Director Craig Stansbury says they’ve been preparing for that possibility…

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Entergy spokesperson David Freese says due to the projected path and intensity of hurricane Ida, customers should be prepared to be without power for several weeks as opposed to days.

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Hurricane force wind are already being felt in portions of southeast Louisiana as the northern eyewall of Hurricane Ida approaches the Bayou State the latest advisory has Ida as a category 4 storm with sustained winds at 150 mph moving NW at 14 mph.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says in addition to high winds that will be felt even 100 miles inland, Ida will dump plenty of rain on the state.

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Ida is already one for the history books

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The state Department of Children and Family Services has opened shelters to house Hurricane Ida evacuees. The first shelters to open are in Shreveport on Jewella Avenue in the former Sam’s Club building and in Bastrop on East Madison Street. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says you can get shelter information by calling 2-1-1 or text 898 211 and enter l-a-shelter

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Ida is also expected to be responsible for massive power outages due to high winds and plenty of water, which could make restoration even more difficult. Entergy advises customers that they could be without for power for as long as three weeks.  Customers are encouraged to sign up for text notifications on Entergy’s website and download the my Entergy app on their smartphone to receive updates on restoration efforts.

The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center has Ida as a category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds at 150 miles per hour, just seven miles shy of a category five, State Climatologist Barry Keim…

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Ida is located Ida is 100 miles southeast of Houma moving Northwest at 15 miles per hour. With landfall expected in the new few hours and expected to bring anywhere from 10 to 20 inches of rain to the state.

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For shelter information call 2-1-1

Governor John Bel Edwards says Hurricane Ida could be the strongest storm to hit Louisiana since the 1850s. Ida is expected to make landfall in a matter of hours in Terrebonne Parish with 140 mile per hour winds and will continue to produce hurricane-force winds for at least another 100 miles as it moves north

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The state’s largest healthcare system, Ochsner Health says they don’t plan on having to transfer any patients out of their hospitals ahead of Hurricane Ida. CEO Warner Thomas says they are prepared with water, fuel, and generators for the hurricane.

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If you need shelter information call 2-1-1

Hurricane Ida is now expected to be a Category 4 hurricane and make landfall Sunday afternoon. Governor John Bel Edwards is urging residents to make a plan, remain alert, and to listen to local officials when evacuation orders are issued

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Terrebonne Parish and St. Charles parished have issued mandatory evacuation orders, and the Saints game that had been moved to Saturday in anticipation of the hurricane is now canceled.

The state’s largest healthcare system, Ochsner Health says they don’t plan on having to transfer any patients out of their hospitals ahead of Hurricane Ida. CEO Warner Thomas says they are prepared with water, fuel, and generators for the hurricane.

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The National Weather Service projects eight to twelve inches of rain will fall across Southeast Louisiana on Sunday and Monday as Ida approaches and then makes landfall. NWS New Orleans forecaster Jared Klein warns residents to anticipate flash floods as heavy rains soak already saturated ground.

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Utility providers are prepping for Ida’s arrival on Sunday and in an effort to restore power as safely and quickly as possible if needed. Vice President of Distribution at Entergy Louisiana John Hawkins Jr says personnel is going through their pre-storm checklists and making sure that additional supplies, including poles, transformers, and other equipment, are on hand.

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Residents should be prepared for the possibility of lengthy outages due to the expected intensity of Ida.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging Louisiana residents to get their preparations done before Ida’s arrival. Jeff Palermo has the story

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Forecasters warn conditions in the Gulf are ripe for Hurricane Ida to rapidly develop into a major hurricane. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Hurricane Ida is projected to be a category three hurricane when it makes landfall sometime late Sunday night but forecasters warn it has the potential to hit category four.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says all the ingredients are there for rapid strengthening once it enters the Gulf later tonight.

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Keim says sea surface temperatures out in the Gulf are just boiling hot right giving Ida plenty of fuel to feast on.

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The hope is Ida fizzles out as it approaches the coast but Keim says right now the trend is in the opposite direction…

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Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency in response to Ida’s arrival as a major hurricane. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says get all of your hurricane preparations done today and tomorrow

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Steele says also prepare for multiple days without power, especially if you live in southeast Louisiana.

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There’s a possibility Ida could be as strong as a Category Four storm when it makes landfall in Terrebonne Parish on Sunday night. Steele says Ida will pose a major threat well inland as it moves through Sunday night into Monday morning…

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The National Weather Service projects eight to twelve inches of rain will fall across Southeast Louisiana on Sunday and Monday as Ida approaches and then makes landfall.

NWS New Orleans forecaster Jared Klein says it’s too early to know where the worst rain will fall but we know this system has the potential to drop up to 20 inches of rain in isolated areas.

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Klein warns residents to be wary of flash floods as heavy rains soak already saturated ground.

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Peak storm surge projections call for seven to 11 feet from Lafourche Parish to St. Bernard Parish.

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Utility providers are prepping for Ida’s arrival on Sunday and in an effort to restore power as safely and quickly as possible if needed. Vice President of Distribution at Entergy Louisiana John Hawkins Junior says their crews are on standby and they’ve called on extra contractors to assist.

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Residents should be prepared for the possibility of lengthy outages due to the expected intensity of Ida. Hawkins says personnel is going through their pre-storm checklists and making sure that additional supplies, including poles, transformers, and other equipment, are on hand.

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Hawkins encourages Entergy customers if they aren’t signed up already to download the Entergy app on their smartphone and or sign up on their website for notifications in advance, for updates on restoration efforts.

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Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana will also provide storm restoration updates through their Facebook and Twitter pages.

CLECO reports that they have also secured additional crews in anticipation of Ida.

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Ida’s damaging hurricane-force winds not only threaten homes and businesses, farmland could also see significant damages. U-S-D-A meteorologist Brad Rippey says sugarcane farmers are keeping a close eye on Ida’s forecasted track…

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Once Ida makes landfall, it’s expected to head northwest. Rippey says in the Mississippi Delta the rice harvest is just getting underway…

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