Governor John Bel Edwards says he saw catastrophic damage during his flyover of hurricane-stricken southeast Louisiana. In St. John-the-Baptist Parish, the governor was joined for a press briefing by Sheriff Mike Tregre who shared this message for potential looters…:

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Tregre says 9-1-1 service is spotty and many residents may see fit to take the law into their own hands if someone tries to rob or burglarize them.

Hurricane Ida is long gone, but her flooding remains a problem in Tangipahoa Parish, where the Tangipahoa River is expected to crest well above flood stage. Parish President Robby Miller says some homes near the river are already taking on water..:

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If you experienced damage from Hurricane Ida, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance…:

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Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng is asking those who’ve evacuated to stay away for a while longer. There is no water pressure and no electricity in most of the parish. Sheng says these are difficult times…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards is touring Hurricane Ida damage today. Jeff Palermo has more from the Governor’s stops…:

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Law enforcement once again reminds motorists that a non-functioning traffic light automatically becomes a four-way STOP. Each vehicle must stop & check for other traffic before proceed through. You may not follow the guy in front to you. Those observed flouting the four-way stop will be ticketed.

If you suffered damage from Hurricane Ida, FEMA says reach out to your insurance carrier first, before applying for federal aid. FEMA cannot legally cover anything already covered by your property insurer. FEMA spokesman John Mills…:

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Mills says the federal agency may be able to help with expense NOT covered by insurance.

Many is southeast Louisiana remain without power today, with heat advisories in effect through the end of this week. State Climatologist Barry Keim says – if that’s you – avoiding doing yard debris cleanup until the late afternoon early evening hour and avoiding the sun will help prevent heat stroke…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards is in southeast Louisiana, getting a first-hand look at the devastation Hurricane Ida left behind. In St. Charles Parish, officials there say it may take at least a month before power is restored. Edwards is hopeful some hurricane victims will get power back before then…
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Edwards is asking evacuees not to try and return to their home until state and local officials say it’s safe to do so.

Even though Hurricane Ida is long gone, flooding is still a concern in Tangipahoa Parish. Parish President Robby Miller says the Tangipahoa River is expected to crest well above flood stage at 25 feet at Robert during the overnight hours
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Miller says homes along the Tangipahoa River are already starting to flood. And in Hammond, officials say there is no more gas in the city.

If you experienced damage from Hurricane Ida, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Brooke Thorington has more.
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LSU has announced its Baton Rouge campus will remain closed for the rest of the week and classes will resume Tuesday, September 7th.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says the team is planning to stay away from New Orleans for the next month. The team has been re-located to Dallas and may stay there and play their season opener against Green Bay at the home of the Cowboys, A-T-and-T stadium.

Governor Edwards says he saw catastrophic damage following a flyover of hurricane-stricken southeast Louisiana. Edwards spoke briefly with reporters in LaPlace, a city that saw substantial flooding…

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Edwards urged evacuees not to return home until state and local officials are ready.

The 40 or so people who decided to ride out Hurricane Ida at Grand Isle have all been accounted for and are safe. Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng says she has spoken with Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle who believes as many as 85-percent of the structures on the island sustained some sort of damage

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As many residents remain without power due to Hurricane Ida, a heat advisory has been issued with high temperatures expected to reach into the mid-90s today and tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the advisory is due to the high temps and humidity.

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Keim says because several residents are unable to cool off with a lack of air conditioning they’re advised to stay out of the sun during the heat of the day

If you sustained damage from Ida you are asked to contact your insurance carrier first and FEMA spokesperson John Mills says in addition to home repairs and relocation costs, FEMA may also be able to assist with other expenses not covered by insurance.

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You can do so by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov

The 40 or so people who decided to ride out Hurricane Ida at Grand Isle have all been accounted for and are safe. The coastal town in Jefferson Parish experienced wind speeds of 140-miles per hour. Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng says she has spoken with Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle.

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Sheng is advising Jefferson Parish residents who evacuated to stay away as they are without water.

City Hall at New Orleans was evacuated this morning due to a fire on the third floor. It happened during an emergency operations center meeting and calls into the meeting were also disrupted. Officials are now being allowed back into the building but only on the ninth floor. There are concerns the fire may impact restoration efforts due to data that might have been compromised in the fire.

FEMA spokesperson John Mills says the agency may be able to provide grants for basic home repairs so homeowners can restore their home to a habitable condition that aren’t covered by their insurance. Mills says FEMA can also help residents who need to relocate temporarily.

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The easiest way to apply is by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov

In St. Tammany Parish nine people were taken to a hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning overnight due to improper generator use. Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says always place a generator at least 20 feet from your home to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Last hurricane season more than 25 deaths were reported from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Governor Edwards is touring some of the hardest-hit areas of the state from Hurricane Ida and will hold a media briefing at 10:45 today. Edwards encourages residents to adhere to local curfews and for those who’ve evacuated to only return when it is safe to do so…

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In St Tammany parish a person suffered a flash burn while refueling a generator. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says never try to refuel your generator when it’s in operation. She says to turn it off and allow it to cool off for at least 20 minutes before refueling.

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Nine people in St Tammany Parish were taken to the hospital overnight due to carbon monoxide poisoning from generator use.

If you suffered damage from Hurricane Ida, FEMA says to reach out to your insurance carrier first before applying for federal assistance.  FEMA cannot legally cover any damage that is already covered by your current insurance. FEMA spokesperson John Mills…

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Mills says the fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser who’s been through several hurricanes himself the state desperately needs to receive federal response much faster than in the past. He says it’s improper to have residents wait six to nine months for a FEMA trailer that costs $200-thousand.

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Nungesser made the comments on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster.

Governor Edwards will visit Lafourche, Terrebonne, and St. John the Baptist Parishes today and conduct flyovers of Grand Isle and Lafitte to assess damages from Hurricane Ida. Edwards wasn’t able to Monday due to the number of air rescues needed.

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Edwards will be joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.

Nine people in St Tammany Parish were taken to the hospital overnight due to carbon monoxide poisoning from generator use and elsewhere in the parish, a person suffered a flash burn while refueling a generator. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says if you are using a generator always have a carbon monoxide detector.

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Many hard-hit parishes are experiencing communication issues with down power lines and cell towers. St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper says they are unable to receive emergency calls.

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Several hard-hit parishes are under curfew and parish officials are urging those who have evacuated to stay away until power and water is back in service which could be weeks for some areas.

There are already comparisons between Hurricanes Ida and Katrina, two major hurricanes that struck southeast Louisiana and made landfall 16 years apart to the day. Lt Governor Billy Nungesser says even with a long road to recovery ahead, Louisianans always help each other out and we’ll get through this as we’ve done before.

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Southeast Louisiana faces many challenges after Hurricane Ida ravaged that part of the state. Power is a big issue. Entergy and Cleco are still assessing the damage and do not have firm deadlines, but many customers could be without electricity for weeks. Governor Edwards says about one-million customers are without power…
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St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says Ida’s wrath is the worst damage he’s ever seen…
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Homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Ida should register with FEMA for disaster aid. You can do so at disaster-assistance-dot gov. Call 1-800-621-3362.

The city of New Orleans is without power and water and they are set to host an NFL game in the Superdome in less than two weeks. Kevin Gallagher has more…
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Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has donated one million dollars towards Hurricane Ida relief. The Saints also say the Superdome only suffered minor damage from Ida. The non-profit group Every Warrior is collecting supplies that will be delivered to southeast Louisiana. Items can be dropped off at 400 Viking Drive in Bossier City.

Many difficult days are ahead for those in the path of Hurricane Ida. Power could be out for weeks in certain areas and many will have to do repairs on their homes after Ida moved over southeastern Louisiana with 100-mile per hour plus winds. Governor Edwards encourages residents to adhere to local curfews and for those who’ve evacuated to only return when it is safe to do so…
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St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper says if you evacuated from the Northshore, wait a few more days before returning. He says for residents still in the area….
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Jefferson Parish officials are looking at busing their residents out as they could be without power for at least 21 days.

With generator usage skyrocketing following the landfall of Hurricane Ida, Louisiana residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with generator safety tips. Erik Piccoli has the story….
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The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 71-year-old man is missing after an encounter with an alligator. Deputies say the victim’s wife was in her Slidell home when she heard a commotion outside to see a large alligator attacking her husband. Authorities say she ran to her husband’s aid and when the attack was over she went inside and then came back out to find her husband gone.

WWL-TV in New Orleans reports at least 671 people had to be rescued from their flooded and damaged homes yesterday. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries say they conducted nearly 200 rescues in LaPlace and Lafitte.

Governor Edwards says National Guardsmen and a 900-percent task force will conduct grid searches of areas with extreme damage from Ida,
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And the state health department is reporting a second Ida-related death. A man drowned after his vehicle attempted to drive through floodwaters near I-10 and West End Boulevard.

Last hurricane season there were more than 25 fatalities as a result of improper generator use. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says read the generator’s instruction manual and place it outside at least 20 feet from any occupied structure to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning…
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Over a million people are without power in southeast Louisiana and getting the power on will take weeks for much of southeast Louisiana. So at this point, there are no businesses open in these areas and many people have evacuated from the region. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is proposing campsites near heavily damaged areas to minimize commute for workers once the power returns…
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