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• New storm restoration charge coming to Entergy customers' bills Play Video

  January 19, 2023 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - We all knew we'd be paying for it eventually. The Louisiana Public Service Commission has approved more Entergy restoration costs. Entergy will be financing another $1.5 billion in storm costs using low-cost bonds. That's on top of the $3.6 billion already approved. The costs are related... more »

• Nursing home residents close to reaching multimillion-dollar settlement after being moved to warehouse for Hurricane Ida

  August 25, 2022 2:36 PM

  METAIRIE, La. – A major settlement is close to being signed after residents of several south Louisiana nursing homes were moved to a warehouse, where many suffered and some died after Hurricane Ida. During a press conference Thursday, attorneys for residents of nursing homes owned by Bob Dean said... more »

• Venue damaged during hurricane still in disrepair; bride wants money back Play Video

  March 9, 2022 2:16 PM

  LAPLACE - A woman says her wedding venue was damaged during the hurricane last year. After moving her wedding date twice, Yada Vedol says the venue still hasn't made repairs and now she wants a refund so she can put that money toward a new venue. Vedol got engaged... more »

• Mess left by utility contractor following Hurricane Ida, homeowner wants it fixed Play Video

  March 3, 2022 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A contractor was assigned to fix a downed power pole in a woman's backyard following Hurricane Ida, but that homeowner says the contractor did more damage than the hurricane. Tanya Joiner says her backyard has been a mess for months. She says she's been calling Entergy... more »

• Three more days to apply for Ida assistance from FEMA

  November 26, 2021 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The federal government is still assisting survivors of Hurricane Ida, but the deadline to apply for assistance is fast approaching. FEMA says Ida survivors who need assistance in finding temporary housing, rebuilding homes, and replacing destroyed property have until Monday, Nov. 29 to apply for help.... more »

• City-Parish debris removal crews to make final pass by November 21

  November 17, 2021 1:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Remnants of Hurricane Ida's presence in East Baton Rouge (EBR) linger, but local government representatives say it won't be long before all such unsightly piles of Hurricane-related debris are removed. City-Parish debris removal crews are making their third and final pass to collect storm debris from... more »

• Final pass for debris removal on EBR state routes to take place Wednesday

  November 2, 2021 6:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the final pass of Hurricane Ida debris removal in East Baton Rouge Parish will take place Wednesday, November 3. Debris removal operations from only state highways will be complete in East Baton Rouge Parish after this... more »

• Entergy searching for ways to cover over $2 billion cost of post-Ida utility work Play Video

  October 21, 2021 10:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After Hurricane Ida hit south Louisiana with a devastating blow, Entergy was faced with a lengthy list of repairs and improvements that the company is still working to complete. As the work continues, some customers are wondering how such improvements will be paid for. The... more »

• Ascension to complete collection of storm debris

  October 21, 2021 10:02 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish issued a Thursday morning news release regarding the Parish's completion of its removal of Hurricane Ida storm debris. Less than one week after the storm hit, debris removal crews started working seven days a week, and they are nearly finished with the task. ... more »

• Friday marks final day Hurricane Ida survivors can apply for Blue Roof program

  October 15, 2021 10:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a Friday morning reminder that October 15 is the last day Hurricane Ida survivors have to apply for Operation Blue Roof. USACE aims to provide homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover their damaged... more »

• Ascension goes live with upgraded storm debris website

  October 13, 2021 9:36 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Officials with Ascension Parish Government have launched an upgraded version of a website designed to streamline the process of reporting storm debris that needs to be picked up. The Parish already has a site where people can see current information and status updates on debris removal... more »

• Oct. 8 last day to call Crisis Cleanup Hotline

  October 8, 2021 5:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As residents in the capital area continue to recover from the damaging impact of Hurricane Ida, FEMA continues to provide support to survivors. October 8 is the last day to call FEMA's Crisis Cleanup Hotline. The hotline is for survivors who need help with clean... more »

• Growing concerns over FEMA fraud, scammers pretending to be victims Play Video

  October 7, 2021 6:00 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - There's growing concern over FEMA fraud after Hurricane Ida. Wednesday, 2 On Your Side told you about a FEMA claim filed with someone's name and address, but the wrong phone number. That person never filed a claim and reported it as fraud when FEMA went to... more »

• FEMA representatives go door-to-door to help Ida survivors apply for assistance

  October 5, 2021 7:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE- There's still time for survivors of Hurricane Ida to file a claim with FEMA, but the window of time allowing for such applications will soon come to a close. To assist, FEMA has launched what it calls a 'canvassing' initiative. It brings face-to-face assistance right to the... more »

• Residents in Baker encouraged to gather last of vegetative storm debris, place at curb

  October 1, 2021 1:12 PM

  BAKER - The City of Baker issued a news release Friday reminding locals to put their remaining Hurricane Ida vegetative debris at the curb by Sunday, Oct. 3. This is imperative as Monday is the final pass for storm debris collection. Local officials say any other type of... more »

• Fed gov says it's distributed over $800 million in Hurricane Ida recovery efforts

  September 30, 2021 9:38 AM

  A Wednesday news release from the federal government revealed that in the 30 days since Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana, disaster survivors have received more than $660 million in grants in addition to $211 million in low-interest loans. State and federal programs have been designed to help survivors and communities... more »

• Operation Blue Roof applicants encouraged to track confirmation numbers Play Video

  September 30, 2021 8:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Hurricane Ida survivors whose homes sustained roof damage now have more time to seek related post-hurricane assistance. The deadline to submit applications to Operation Blue Roof has been extended to October 15. ANNOUNCEMENT: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers #BlueRoof program sign-up deadline is... more »

• EBR debris removal expected to proceed following brief interruption due to weather Play Video

  September 29, 2021 8:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A brief pause in Baton Rouge's removal of post-Hurricane Ida debris occurred Tuesday due to weather conditions in the capital area. Kelvin Hill, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer said, "We can't control what mother nature does. We just control how we plan, react, and respond to that.... more »

• Disaster Recovery Center to open in Donaldsonville

  September 28, 2021 10:53 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The Ascension Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security announced Tuesday that the parish will open a second Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), at the Lemann Memorial Center, 1100 Clay Street in Donaldsonville. It joins the DRC already open at 1112 S. East Ascension Complex Boulevard in... more »

• Livingston Parish sets date for post-hurricane debris pick up

  September 28, 2021 6:10 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Livingston Parish will begin picking up Construction & Demolition debris on Monday, October 4th, as well as vegetative debris. Officials ask that the piles be separated, adding that if vegetative and C&D are combined in anyway it will not be picked up. The debris... more »

• La State Fire Marshal: Multi-Parish burn ban updated following Hurricane Ida

  September 28, 2021 5:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As recovery efforts progress following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain are lifting the cease and desist order issued for all private burning for two parishes: Iberville and St. Bernard. The cease and... more »

• Louisiana Department of Health reopens select oyster beds after Hurricane Ida closures

  September 27, 2021 9:29 AM

  The Louisiana Department of Health reopened oyster beds in areas 6 through 8 and 11 through 28 at sunrise Monday. They were previously closed due to Hurricane Ida. Click here to view the closure order, signed by State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter and LDH Secretary Dr. Courtney... more »

• Coast Guard, US Army Corps continue to address waterways impacted by Hurricane Ida

  September 25, 2021 10:52 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard announced Saturday that it continues to respond to impacts to the waterways and assess the environmental threats across Southeast Louisiana Saturday, post-Hurricane Ida. In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), the Coast... more »

• Storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida continue in Livingston Parish Play Video

  September 21, 2021 8:33 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - On Tuesday morning cleanup from Hurricane Ida continues in Livingston Parish. Over the last three weeks, significant progress has been made in removing downed trees from roadways and restoring power to the area. As of Tuesday morning, .2 percent of utility customers in the Parish... more »

• Final Livingston Parish school set to reopen Monday

  September 17, 2021 4:45 PM

  The final school in Livingston Parish that remained closed following Hurricane Ida's landfall will reopen next week. According to Superintendent Joe Murphy, power has been restored to the Maurepas School campus, allowing the school to reopen to employees on Monday (Sept. 20) and students on Tuesday (Sept. 21). ... more »

• Birds found with oil on them following Hurricane Ida are rehabilitated and released

  September 17, 2021 1:11 PM

  Two birds who were found covered in oil following Hurricane Ida have been rehabilitated and released by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. They are among dozens found at a Belle Chasse refinery in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The birds were released at the Bayou... more »

• Tangipahoa & Ascension Parishes lift curfew and burn ban following Hurricane Ida

  September 17, 2021 12:34 PM

  The burn ban and nightly curfew has been lifted in Tangipahoa and Ascension Parishes following Hurricane Ida's landfall. In Tangipahoa Parish, o fficials say the only Hurricane Ida-related restriction still in place involves recreational traffic on local waterways. High water from Hurricane Nicholas and continued issues with Ida-related debris... more »

• Raising Canes, partners provide 6,000 hot meals to Hurricane Ida relief workers

  September 17, 2021 9:31 AM

  HOUSTON, Texas – Hurricane Ida swept through south Louisiana with a fury that nearly leveled entire communities, bringing disaster upon disaster to residents who found themselves in its path. Flooded homes, power outages, lack of access to food, and much-needed medicine were only a few of the problems faced... more »

• EBR Hurricane Ida survivors in need of aid encouraged to apply at Mobile Registration Site Play Video

  September 17, 2021 9:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish survivors of Hurricane Ida who want to apply for FEMA assistance can now do so at the FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center that's been set up at the Main Library (7711 Goowood Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70806). As of Friday, FEMA has... more »

• Officer killed after hitting log in Houma early this morning

  September 16, 2021 2:59 PM

  A Houma Police officer was killed after running into a log on LA Hwy 648 (Percy Brown Road) in Terrebonne Parish. It happened Thursday morning, just before 6:00 a.m. The officer has been identified as 21-year-old Austin Bush of Houma. Troopers say the log was near the edge of... more »

• Missing woman not seen since evacuating New Orleans following Hurricane Ida

  September 16, 2021 1:01 PM

  The New Orleans Police Department is looking for a 84-year woman not seen since evacuating following Hurricane Ida. Police say Maureen Olive Brown was last seen on September 4, 2021 boarding a RTA bus to evacuate. She did exit the bus at the Ernest Morial Convention Center, but the person... more »

• Out of state rescue crews assist in rescuing family dog in Louisiana home

  September 15, 2021 12:52 PM

  An out-of-state rescue team helped save the family dog last night in Laplace. Crews out of Texas from the Central Texas Strike Team (Travis County ESD 1, Round Rock FD, Austin FD, Kyle FD, and Bexar County ESD 7) are in town assisting with post-Hurricane Ida aftermath in St.... more »

• US Coast Guard Station Venice rescues "a tiny life in need" during storm recovery efforts

  September 14, 2021 4:25 PM

  PLAQUEMINES PARISH - Sometimes the best discoveries are made under challenging circumstances. This was certainly the case for members of the U.S. Coast Guard who were tirelessly assisting in storm recovery efforts in the small Plaquemines Parish community of Venice. After Hurricane Ida hit the area in late... more »

• Livingston Parish Schools updates calendar due to Ida closures

  September 14, 2021 10:55 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Due to closures related to Hurricane Ida, students who attend public schools in Livingston Parish will have classes as usual on a day that was previously labeled a holiday. This is one of several updates to the district's school calendar to accommodate for missed class time... more »

• While dealing with over 92K outages from Ida, Louisiana braces for impact from Nicholas Play Video

  September 14, 2021 6:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The effects of Hurricane Ida linger in Louisiana, where 92,577 remain without power, and now the Gulf Coast state braces for impact from yet another storm system. JUST IN: The latest tropical advisory. Updates and your detailed local forecast at: https://t.co/Ck61O53rYN | #LaWX #MsWX pic.twitter.com/kv8fmJYdCp... more »

• Deputies assist with clean-up at cemetery ahead of fellow deputy's funeral

  September 13, 2021 5:57 PM

  Deputies in Livingston Parish are being recognized for looking out for one of their own, even after her death. Deputy Laura James died after a month long battle with COVID-19 last week. James had been involved in Emergency Communication for 26 years, 9 of which were with... more »

• Fifth lawsuit filed following nursing home evacuation to Tangipahoa Parish

  September 13, 2021 1:44 PM

  A fifth lawsuit has been filed following the nursing home evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ida that left more than 800 residents living in reportedly sub-standard conditions in a Tangipahoa warehouse. The WBRZ Investigative Unit reported on the first two lawsuits last week. The first class action suit was filed... more »

• EBR's FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center opens Thursday Play Video

  September 13, 2021 6:20 AM

  UPDATE: The parish says the MRIC will now stay open through Sept. 29. ----- BATON ROUGE - Storm recovery efforts continue in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas following Hurricane Ida's impact on south Louisiana, and area leaders have created an added resource to assist locals in their efforts.... more »

• Sunday Journal: Back to school after Hurricane Ida Play Video

  September 13, 2021 6:01 AM

  Hurricane Ida left a number of South Louisiana schools with a series of challenges after making landfall in August and unleashing significant rains and winds on the area. Now that schools are making efforts to recover from the impacts of both COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida, this episode of Sunday... more »

• Generator caused massive house fire early Friday

  September 11, 2021 10:23 PM

  DULAC - A massive fire destroyed an entire home in Dulac and investigators believe a generator started the blaze. WWL reported the Grand Caillou Fire Department said the fire started around 6 a.m. Friday on Murray Court. WWL said firefighters had to pump water from the nearby bayou... more »

• Parishes expect approval for disaster food stamps soon - here's how to apply

  September 11, 2021 11:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Disaster food stamps are in the process of being approved for parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida. State officials said the full approval is expected within days. The federal government must approve the request, which would make disaster food stamp money available to many people who currently... more »

• 12 days after Hurricane Ida, roughly 180k await power restoration in Louisiana

  September 10, 2021 7:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Friday morning, Entergy's outage map reveals that just over 168,000 of the company's utility customers are without power following Ida. The majority of outages are in LaFourche Parish and St. Charles Parish. Entergy took to its Facebook page Thursday to provide additional expected power... more »

• Louisiana game developers unite to raise funds for storm relief following Hurricane Ida

  September 10, 2021 6:10 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — At the start of September, a group of game developers from various parishes across Louisiana united and used their creativity to drum up monetary support for storm relief efforts after Hurricane Ida. According to WWL-TV , when Ida left Louisiana with thousands of power outages and... more »

• Bottlenose dolphin rescued from drainage canal following Hurricane Ida

  September 9, 2021 6:55 PM

  Multiple agencies came together following Hurricane Ida to help a bottlenose dolphin in Slidell stuck in a drainage canal. Officials believe the animal was pushed inland through an estuary and became trapped. On September 5th, about a dozen people used nets to corral the dolphin, then carried it to a... more »

• Burglary suspect targets ATMs following Hurricane Ida's landfall

  September 9, 2021 3:08 PM

  Slidell Police are looking for the suspect who tried to break into three different ATMs the day after Hurricane Ida hit. It happened on Monday, August 30th. Police say the suspect did not get away with any money, however in one case, he actually forced his way into the... more »

• Vehicles drop 4 1/2 feet after bridge malfunctions Play Video

  September 9, 2021 2:53 PM

  A drawbridge malfunction led to vehicles falling in New Orleans. Officials say people were hurt after the Claiborne Bridge became stuck open Tuesday. Vehicles dropped roughly four and a half feet from one side of the bridge to the other side. Luckily none fell into the water. ... more »

• Entergy restores power to 90% of greater NOLA, BR; says more work lies ahead

  September 9, 2021 1:28 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – After Hurricane Ida knocked out power to thousands of utility customers across South Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana employees worked around the clock over a period of ten days to restore power to 90% of customers in the greater New Orleans and Greater Baton Rouge... more »

• Ascension Parish residents can bring storm debris to Lamar-Dixon

  September 9, 2021 12:44 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Officials in Ascension Parish announced Thursday that parish residents can bring their vegetative storm debris to Lamar-Dixon Expo Center for disposal. This offer is being extended as the contractor working for the parish will not pick up vegetative debris if it is in black plastic bags.... more »

• Drillship worker sues Shell, Noble Corp., claiming he was left in Hurricane Ida's path

  September 9, 2021 8:25 AM

  Controversy is brewing over an ultra-deepwater drillship in the Gulf of Mexico that was hit by Hurricane Ida and reportedly nearly capsized. According to Upstream , following Globetrotter II's exposure to the effects of Hurricane Ida's 150 mph winds and punishing rain, Noble Corporation has declared force majeure on... more »

• Following Ida's impact on Louisiana, just over 230k still awaiting power restoration

  September 9, 2021 6:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday morning, Louisiana utility company Demco says 82 percent of its customers have power. Eleven days after Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana, both Demco and Entergy are issuing reports that indicate they're making headway in restoring power to the region. Entergy, which serves... more »

• EBR officials encourage locals to utilize storm recovery resources Play Video

  September 9, 2021 5:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) is currently approved to assist Hurricane Ida survivors with a variety of storm-recovery related needs. EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is encouraging residents who need help to apply for disaster assistance related to: - Individual Assistance - Expedited Rental... more »

• Recycling services to resume Thursday in Baton Rouge

  September 9, 2021 5:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to a Wednesday news release from East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's Office, the City-Parish is resuming recycling services Thursday, September 9. Services were temporarily suspended as a result of Hurricane Ida's impact. The news release added, "in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida,... more »

• Food distribution event in Zachary Tuesday

  September 8, 2021 1:07 PM

  ZACHARY - As power outages and other challenges triggered by Hurricane Ida make day-to-day living difficult for communities across south Louisiana, fresh fruits and vegetables are yet another commodity that some have difficulty accessing. Zachary area officials hope to remedy this with a Farm fresh fruits and vegetables distribution... more »

• Feds grant Louisiana $5M in Emergency Relief Funding for Hurricane Ida damage

  September 8, 2021 12:50 PM

  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced Wednesday the immediate availability of $5 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Ida. U.S. Deputy... more »

• Lafitte fisherman says 'I've still got my life' after surviving 13 hours aboard capsized boat during Ida

  September 8, 2021 10:02 AM

  LAFITTE — As Norman Bouisse, an experienced shrimper from Jefferson Parish, stood amid the muddied and flood-damaged streets of the community he called home, he told WWL-TV , "All that can be replaced. I've still got my life. That's the main thing." Lafitte, an unincorporated South Louisiana community with... more »

• Power restoration efforts continue after Ida; just over 300k outages in Louisiana

  September 8, 2021 5:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As of Wednesday morning, 325,315 are without power in Louisiana due to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ida. Local power company, Demco reports that 25,508 of their clients are in the dark and Entergy's outage total clocks in at 299,807. Demco provides restoration updates on Ascension,... more »

• Help offered for storm victims following Hurricane Ida Play Video

  September 7, 2021 4:42 PM

  After filing with your insurance company, you can also get monetary assistance from both the state and federal government if you were affected by Hurricane Ida. You must live in one of the following parishes to be eligible: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche,... more »

• Recycling services suspended in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas

  September 7, 2021 11:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to a Tuesday morning news release, recycling services have been suspended until further notice in the City of Baton Rouge, unincorporated areas of East Baton Rouge Parish and the City of Central due to power related issues at the City-Parish Recycling Facility (Materials Recovery Facility). ... more »

• BASF doles out $500k in donations, assistance for Hurricane Ida relief

  September 7, 2021 10:57 AM

  GEISMAR – BASF, a German-based chemical company, announced Tuesday that it will provide $500,000 to aid disaster relief and long-term recovery activities across Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The support includes a $300,000 donation spread across local non-profit organizations assisting in the relief and rebuilding efforts, and... more »

• FEMA approves 158k applications for disaster assistance following Hurricane Ida

  September 7, 2021 10:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Federal assistance is on hand for south Louisiana residents who are coping with both present day-to-day challenges and large-scale rebuilding efforts triggered by Hurricane Ida. In a Tuesday news release, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, said it has so... more »

• Mobile pharmacy opens in St. James Parish

  September 7, 2021 7:36 AM

  GRAMERCY- Just over a week after Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana, St. James Parish is working hard to recover and over 7,000 area utility customers are awaiting power restoration. At this time, access to important retailers, such as pharmacies may be limited. In response to this need, a mobile... more »

• Hurricane Ida's impact on gas prices in Louisiana

  September 7, 2021 6:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Experts say Hurricane Ida's upset to the oil and refining industry last week was relatively swift and slight. According to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy , a decrease in gas prices may be just around the corner. De Haan said, "With... more »

• Energy crews work through Labor Day to restore power; now just under 400k await lights Play Video

  September 7, 2021 6:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The morning after Labor Day, just over 399,000 energy customers in Louisiana are waking up to either darkness and dangerous heat or lights and AC that are fueled by a generator. It's been nine days since Hurricane Ida's assault on the Gulf Coast state. The hurricane... more »

• Louisiana reports 141 hospitalizations for carbon monoxide poisoning in past week

  September 6, 2021 3:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With the increased use of generators to power homes, there have been 141 ER visits for carbon monoxide poisoning in the past week. The Louisiana Department of Health said Monday, along with the hospitalizations, four people have died. The LDH urges residents to use generator... more »

• Assumption Parish distribution site to open at Belle Rose Middle

  September 6, 2021 10:58 AM

  ASSUMPTION PARISH - As communities across Louisiana continue to carry out post-Hurricane Ida recovery efforts, area leaders are supplying locals with basic necessities. In this regard, a Point of Distribution (POD) Site will be open Monday from noon until 5 p.m. in Assumption Parish's Bell Rose Middle School (7177... more »

• Most Livingston Parish Schools to reopen Friday; some employees to return to work Tuesday

  September 6, 2021 10:26 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - According to a Monday news release from Livingston Parish Schools, post-Ida reopenings are in the works. The school system says most area schools are likely to reopen Friday and a number of employees will return to work Tuesday. 12-month employees return Tuesday According to... more »

• Florida Guard's Red Horse responds to Hurricane Ida

  September 6, 2021 9:57 AM

  BELLE CHASSE - Thousands of volunteers from across the country are making their way to Louisiana to assist in post-hurricane recovery. Florida deployed nearly 30 members of the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (Red Horse) to lend a hand in New Orleans. The... more »

• Ascension Parish curfew no longer in effect

  September 6, 2021 9:01 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish announced Monday that its post-Ida curfew has been lifted. Officials added that even though a curfew is no longer in place, residents should use caution as they move about in the nighttime hours. A full list of curfew information for the WBRZ viewing... more »

• Replacement SNAP benefits approved for 18 Parishes following Hurricane Ida

  September 6, 2021 7:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Over the weekend, Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services announced that recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in 18 Louisiana parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida will receive automatic 55% replacement benefits. The extra help, officials say, is in response to the volume of... more »

• Eight days after Ida, about 480,000 still without power across Louisiana Play Video

  September 6, 2021 6:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Eight days after Hurricane Ida pummeled south Louisiana, roughly 480,000 remain without power across the state. Just over a week after the storm, Demco and Entergy's outage maps reveal that roughly 3,277 of those who find themselves in the dark are in Baton Rouge. Meanwhile, 30,414... more »

• Searching for gas? Some suggest trying Costco in the evenings

  September 3, 2021 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Since the end of August, the hunt for gas in the capital area has been unprecedented. Amid a series of power outages triggered by Hurricane Ida, more people are using generators, which requires fuel. Simultaneously, local gas retailers have been affected by power outages and others... more »

• Entergy announces preliminary estimated times of power restoration Play Video

  September 3, 2021 10:01 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Entergy New Orleans announced Friday a series of estimated power restoration times for south Louisiana. Below is a list of preliminary estimated restoration times for affected communities. Entergy says these are general descriptions of its local network. The company adds that cities and towns within... more »

• Across Louisiana, just over 697,000 without power Friday morning Play Video

  September 3, 2021 8:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Before Ida completed its 3.5-day journey across the United States, the system pounded south Louisiana with destructive winds and brought extensive flooding to the New England area. Ida's 3.5 day journey across the U.S. From destructive winds & storm surge on the Gulf Coast, to... more »