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Current Points of Distribution for food and water
LOUISIANA POD LOCATIONS
Hurricane Isaac Response

As of August 30, 2012

POD sites are run by the Louisiana National Guard. The state works with parish leaders to determine if and where PODs are needed, based on the conditions on the ground, the severity of damage to the community and the availability of supplies from local businesses. The locations and numbers of PODs are subject to change; residents should check with their parishes for the latest locations.

Terrebonne
Houma Civic Center

Lafourche
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 723 North Bayou Dr, Golden Meadow
Holy Savior Catholic Church, 612 Main Street, Lockport
Ag Center, 101 Texas St, Raceland

St. John
2900 Hwy 51, LaPlace, La
East St. John Elementary, 400 Ory Dr, LaPlace

St. Bernard
Poydras, 7417 N. Peters St. Arabie

Jefferson
Butch Duhe, 1710 10th Street, Kenner
Helen Cox, 2200 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey
Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego
Jefferson FIrst Parish Court, 400 David Dr., Metairie
Harahan City, 6437 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan
Jean Lafitte, 2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte

Grand Isle, Grand Isle Town Hall

St. James
Sacred Heart,615 E. Main Street, Gramercy
3125 Valcour Aime St, Vacherie
7248 Park St, St. James

Plaquemines
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Belle Chasse

Orleans
New Orleans East, 5501 Read Blvd. (near Methodist Hospital)
West Bank, 2730 Vespasian Blvd.
Lower Ninth Ward, Port of Embarkation, 700 Poland Ave.

Iberville ? Still confirming location with the parish.

http://emergency.louisiana.gov/docs/POD Locations.pdf

 

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Mississippi

8.31.12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wants to remind residents and business owners in flood-affected counties about clean-up of damaged structures within a floodplain. Click here for more.

8.31.12 MDEQ PROVIDES DEBRIS CLEAN UP GUIDANCE
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is providing guidance on debris separation for home owners, business operators, and others as they clean up their properties. Click here for more.

8.31.12 MSWIN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PERFORMED WELL DURING ISAAC
The Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission reports the Mississippi Wireless Information Network, also known as MSWIN, is fully operational following Isaac's push through the state. Click here for more.

8.31.12 MISSISSIPPI AGENCIES CONTINUE RESPONSE EFFORTS
The remnants of Tropical Depression Isaac continue to impact Mississippi. While the storm has been downgraded, it still has the potential for showers and thunderstorms. Click here for more.

8.31.12 MDEQ ISSUES BEACH CLOSURES
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued a precautionary beach closure Friday for all segments of Mississippi beach. Click here for more.

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http://www.msema.org/

 

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Homeowners may pay a greater share of Isaac-related wind damages

Published: Friday, August 31, 2012, 5:05 PM Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 5:08 PM

Because Isaac came ashore as a full-fledged hurricane, most homeowners in the metro New Orleans area will have to dig into their own pockets to help pay for any wind damage they sustained. That's because most of the homeowners insurance policies written in recent years have included special wind damage deductibles that require policyholders to shoulder more of the costs.
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There are three types of wind deductibles:

? Wind and hail deductibles cover damage caused by winds from any source, including hail storms, tornadoes, tropical storms and hurricanes.

? Named storm deductibles are applied for any wind damage caused by storms that are declared by the National Weather Service to be of tropical storm force or greater.

? Hurricane deductibles kick in when damage is caused by storms that have been classified by the National Weather Service as hurricanes, meaning policyholders shoulder the pricey deductibles only when the most forceful storms hit.

Because Isaac made landfall in south Louisiana as a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale, policyholders that carry any of the three different types of wind deductibles will pay the price.
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Full text:
http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/08/homeowners_may_pay_a_greater_s.html

 

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City of New Orleans Isaac Recovery Information

Emergency Point of Distribution (POD) sites

The National Guard has opened three emergency Point of Distribution (POD) sites where citizens can pick up critical supplies including ice, water, MREs, and tarps in New Orleans East, Bywater and on the West Bank.:

? 5501 Read Blvd in New Orleans East near Methodist Hospital
? 2730 Vespasian Blvd on the West Bank
? 700 Poland Ave., the Port of Embarkation in the Bywater

Sites are open 6am to 8pm, or when it is too dark to distribute supplies, until further notice. Sites will distribute water, ice, and MREs. They will also distribute tarps.

Generator Operation

If you are running on a generator please take proper generator safety steps. Improperly ventilated generators cause carbon monoxide poisoning. DO NOT USE GENERATOR IN ENCLOSED SPACES. Do not run generator indoors or from garage. Place generator outside. Use an extension cord and do not overload the system. Be safe.

Open Businesses: Groceries, Gas, Pharmacies, Home Supplies

As of noon Friday, August 31, we have confirmed all of the businesses on this list are open for business. This includes resources for groceries, gas, pharmacies, and home supplies...

More...
http://new.nola.gov/ready

 

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Entergy

Isaac Restoration Update

Aug 31 2012, 12:56PM


Outages at 11 a.m.:
Entergy Arkansas: 7,103
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana: 72,243
Entergy Louisiana: 329,200
Entergy New Orleans: 117,541
Entergy Mississippi: 29,925
Entergy Texas: 10
Total Systemwide: 556,022

Percent of customers restored:
Entergy Arkansas: 56 percent
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana: 52 percent
Entergy Louisiana: 23 percent
Entergy New Orleans: 7 percent
Entergy Mississippi: 53 percent

Arkansas update: We expect to have the majority of customers restored by Aug. 31 with remaining customers who can take service Sept. 1.

Some Customer Information Centers are open in Mississippi. Locations for Louisiana are still being determined. When they are active, customers can learn the locations near them by calling 1-800-9OUTAGE (800-968-8243), pressing Option 6 and entering their ZIP code.



Region: Entergy System

http://stormcenter.entergy.com/archive/2012/08/31/sys-isaasc_update_1130.aspx

 

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Mississippi River Flows Backwards Due to Isaac

Released: 8/29/2012 5:27:16 PM
Contact Information:
U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey
Office of Communications and Publishing
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, MS 119
Reston, VA 20192
Alex Demas
Phone: 571-335-6535

Strong winds and storm surge from Hurricane Isaac's landfall forced the Mississippi River to flow backwards for nearly 24 hours on Tuesday, August 28. The USGS streamgage at Belle Chasse, Louisiana, showed the Mississippi River flowing upstream at 182,000 cubic feet per second, surging to 10 feet above than its previous height. Average flow for the Mississippi River at Belle Chase is about 125,000 cfs towards the Gulf of Mexico.

Although it doesn't happen often, hurricanes can cause coastal rivers to reverse flow. Between the extremely strong winds and the massive waves of water pushed by those winds, rivers at regular or low flow are forced backwards until either the normal river-flow or the elevation of the land stop the inflow.

As Hurricane Isaac pushes further inland, it is causing storm surge in the Mississippi River as far north as Baton Rouge, where the river has crested at 8 feet above its prior height.

"This reversal of flow of the mighty Mississippi is but one measure of the extreme force of Isaac," said USGS Director Marcia McNutt. "While such events are ephemeral, they are yet another reminder of why we need to respect hurricane warnings."

When Hurricane Katrina came ashore in 2005, the Mississippi River also reversed flow, cresting at 13 feet above its previous level, with Baton Rouge reaching 9 feet above its previous stage as well.

Another phenomenon that USGS streamgages have recorded as Hurricane Isaac moves inland is that periodically, coastal rivers in Louisiana have lost height, only to gain it back again soon after. This rising and falling of the rivers is a common occurrence during hurricanes and is caused by the spiral nature of these storms.

As the winds sweep to the southwest, they force water out of the rivers, lowering their height. However, once the winds complete their turn to the southwest, they begin back to the northeast, allowing the storm surge to raise the river levels.

These oddities in river behavior are recorded in real-time by USGS' extensive network of streamgages, located through Louisiana and the rest of the country. These streamgages, which are installed along rivers and streams, record data like streamflow, river height, and, in some cases, even water chemistry.

Many transmit their data in real-time to satellites, updating with new information every 15 minutes. This wealth of data allows USGS scientists, emergency managers and responders, and even the general public to have accurate and up-to-date knowledge of what the rivers and streams in their areas are doing. This data is particularly critical during massive flooding events like Hurricane Isaac.

In fact, anyone can sign up to receive notices from USGS streamgages when waters are rising in nearby rivers and streams through a program called WaterAlert. It is a free service that allows members of the public to receive notifications about water levels at any of over 7,000 USGS real-time streamgages around the country. Learn more about how to sign up here.

All USGS streamgage information is housed online. For Hurricane Isaac, USGS has compiled a list of all streamgages in affected areas here.

For the latest forecasts on the storm, listen to NOAA radio. For information on preparing for the storm, visit Ready.gov or Listo.gov

This velocity hydrograph shows the velocity of the Mississippi River during Hurricane Isaac?s landfall. On August 28, the velocity begins to approach negative velocity as high winds and storm surge cause the river to reverse flow. By the end of August 28, the river had regained its regular flow. The USGS streamgage that recorded this information is located at Belle Chasse, LA.

http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=3387&from=rss_home

 

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Jefferson Parish president excoriates Entergy for pace of power recovery after Hurricane Isaac

Published: Friday, August 31, 2012, 9:11 PM
Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 9:17 PM
By Mark Waller, The Times-Picayune

Jefferson Parish President John Young is calling for inquiries and penalties against Entergy for what he described as an unacceptably slow pace of power restoration after Hurricane Isaac. From 9 a.m. to after 7 p.m. Friday, he said, 8,631 customers were restored, still leaving 137,400 customers, or about 66 percent of the parish, without electricity.
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The lack of relief from sweltering weather could become a dire situation for elderly or otherwise fragile residents, he said. On Friday, he said, residents of Westminster Tower Retirement Homes in Kenner had to be taken to a parish shelter with air conditioning at Mike Miley Playground in Metairie.

He said he is receiving calls from businesses, including restaurants and car dealerships, saying they are eager to reopen but cannot because of the lack of electricity.
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He said citizens are not getting results on their reports of potentially dangerous downed power lines.
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Full text:
http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/08/jefferson_parish_president_evi.html

 

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FEMA

Isaac update 7: August 31 recap

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FEMA announced an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana to include the Individual Assistance Program. Federal funding is available to affected individuals in Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. John the Baptist, and St. Tammany parishes. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover and uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners households recover from the effects of the disaster.

Individuals and business owners households who sustained losses in the designated parishes can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov, or by web enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call 1-800-621-FEMA(3362). Survivors who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate, starting tomorrow, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been closely working with the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. Teams are on the ground providing technical assistance, such as hydraulic modeling and finding available portable pumps, to reduce flooding along the Tangipahoa River and in Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana. USACE also deployed emergency power teams to Mississippi and Louisiana, and commodities, debris and temporary roofing teams are deployed to Louisiana.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) has two Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, an Incident Response Coordination Team, and equipment on scene in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is providing personnel and liaisons to support staffing of the Federal Medical Stations (FMSs). Two FMS caches have arrived in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

A 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline was activated by the HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as a resource to people seeking crisis counseling after experiencing a natural or manmade disaster or tragedy. The residents of the Gulf States can call 1-800-985-5990 for assistance.

Incident Management Assistance Teams are in state emergency operations centers in Mississippi and Louisiana as well as supporting state and local needs in Plaquemines Parish, La. Mobile Emergency Response Teams also are deployed to Louisiana and Mississippi to support state emergency communications requirements including voice, video and information services.

While Isaac has been downgraded to a tropical depression, it still poses an ongoing threat for some areas. According to NOAA's National Weather Service, a flood risk continues for low-lying areas in communities in northern Louisiana, northern Mississippi, and the states of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana during the next five days. Flash flood watches and warnings are currently in effect for portions of Arkansas and northern Louisiana. The National Weather Service is the official source for weather information.

As the storm continues to move further inland, FEMA's regional offices in Denton, Texas, Chicago, Ill., and Kansas City, Mo. are monitoring Tropical Depression Isaac, and remain in close coordination with potentially affected states. An Incident Management Assistance Team and a Mobile Emergency Response Support Team from a previous disaster are on the ground in Ohio and can support response efforts for the approaching storm, if needed.
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Frustration mounts as most of metro New Orleans remains in the dark

wwltv.com
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 7:16 AM
Updated today at 7:24 AM
Michael Luke / WWLTV.com

NEW ORLEANS ? Large swaths of the New Orleans metro remains in the dark Saturday in the wake of Hurricane Isaac.

According to Entergy, 115,000 homes are without power in New Orleans, with only a few spots -- parts of Broadmoor, Hollygrove, Mid-City and New Orleans East -- the lucky neighborhoods to have power. (See Entergy map)

In Jefferson Parish, 136,000 homes are without power by Saturday morning. Overall, as of 7 a.m. Saturday, Entergy reported 407,552 power outages statewide, down from 414,000 Friday evening.

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http://www.wwltv.com/news/Frustrati...w-Orleans-remains-in-the-dark--168251266.html

 

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http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?5-daynl
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Isaac promises drought relief, lousy holiday

By Jim Salter
Associated Press / September 1, 2012
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What's left of Isaac has been plodding north into states that badly need moisture. The worst drought in decades stretches from Ohio west to California. Isaac will move straight through some of the hardest hit states: Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Lesser rain is expected to the west in portions of Oklahoma and Kansas.

State emergency agencies, city and county leaders and utility crews have been preparing for the deluge. In Indianapolis, a line of about 100 cars snaked from a Department of Public Works lot where free sandbags were being distributed Friday. Residents could pick up bags filled with 30 to 50 pounds of sand.
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Fears were well-founded in Arkansas, where some areas have had more than 6 inches of rain since Thursday, and thousands lost power. Tornado warnings were issued for several counties, but no touchdowns were confirmed late Friday and there were no reports of injuries or damage.
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Farther north, the concern -- or hope, depending on your perspective -- was mostly rain.

"Overall, this rainfall is much needed and much appreciated," meteorologist Jayson Gosselin, of the National Weather Service in suburban St. Louis, said late Friday. "It will definitely help our drought conditions for Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas to the south."
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Full text:
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2012/09/01/isaac_promises_drought_relief_lousy_holiday/

 

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Louisiana State Police News Release
Date Posted: 09/01/2012
Statewide​

LSP TRAFFIC ADVISORY

September 1, 2012

I-10 Eastbound at Laplace Open, Still Restricted​

Laplace ? Shortly after midnight, Interstate 10 eastbound was reopened at LA 22 in Sorrento, but still restricted to one lane through Laplace. Troopers remain on the Interstate at milepost 209 in Laplace monitoring the roadway and keeping traffic flow slow through the area. Water remains on the roadway, and only the inside lane remains open. The exit ramps at US 61 and LA 641 remain closed, so motorists are advised that LA 22 is the last exit available before reaching the elevated portion of I-10 between Laplace and Kenner.

Last night, there was very heavy traffic on Airline Highway through Gonzales and on LA 3125 through Lutcher and Gramercy as motorists tried navigating their way into New Orleans. Alternate routes, such as Interstate 12 to I-55 and LA 70 across the Sunshine Bridge to LA 3127 are recommended. Troopers will continue to monitor the roadway and will open the additional eastbound lane on I-10 as soon as it is safe to do so.

I-10 westbound at I-55 and US 61 at the Ascension / St. James Parish line remain closed because of high water. Troopers and DOTD officials will continue to monitor the roadways and will open them to traffic as soon as possible.

Troopers remind motorists of the dangers of attempting to drive through standing water. There have been several incidents throughout southeast Louisiana over the past four days where motorists have driven into standing water that turned out to be much deeper than expected. Roadway ?wash-outs? cannot be seen under as little as one inch of water in the roadway. Also, slight curves in a roadway submerged in water can easily go unnoticed and motorists can end up in a ditch along the side of the roadway totally submerged.


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State & Federal Highway Road Closures:
http://www.lsp.org/roadclosure.html

 

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City of New Orleans Isaac Recovery Information
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Medical Resources

Tulane Medical Center and Tulane-Lakeside Hospital will have the majority of outpatient clinics open. The Tulane Medical Center ER is open, and the Tulane-Lakeside Hospital ER is also open. For clinic locations and phone numbers visit TulaneHealthcare.com

The City has set up a medical special needs shelter for people who have high-risk medical conditions. Please call 504-658-2500 for more information and to get registered. Citizens who have already registered do not need to call again.


The shelter will provide care and refuge to individuals with the following medical needs:

• Children, adults and the elderly with asthmatic/respiratory issues who are not electrically dependent and use an inhaler (individuals should denote the number of times the used in the last 24 hours); and
• Any level of disability and/or disease.

POWER

Entergy has deployed 1100 workers to deal with the power outages and have already begun restoring power. They will be working as quickly and as safely as possible

Reported Power Outages By Neighborhoods

As of Saturday, Sept 1 at 7am, Entergy is reporting 106,950households without power in Orleans Parish. They are actively working on assessing damage and restoring power. We will update you on this information here.

Entergy Customer Information Centers open today from 7:30 am-6 pm for residents to speak to Entergy representatives in person. Locations: 4021 Behrman Hwy. in Algiers & 3400 Canal
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<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=bottom align=left>Hurricane Isaac power outages addressed

Published: Saturday, September 01, 2012, 5:20 PM Updated: Saturday, September 01, 2012, 6:12 PM

By Emmett Mayer III, The Times-Picayune
The Times-Picayune
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POWER SCHEDULE

Timetable for when Entergy expects certain percentages of customers to have their electricity restored:

</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width=601><TBODY><TR><TD width=18></TD><TD>
Parish/area

</TD><TD width=6></TD><TD>70 percent
of customers

</TD><TD width=36></TD><TD>90 percent
of customers

</TD><TD width=18></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD height=20></TD><TD height=20>Terrebonne</TD><TD height=20></TD><TD height=20>Today</TD><TD height=20></TD><TD height=20>Sunday</TD><TD height=20></TD></TR><TR><TD height=20></TD><TD>Lafourche</TD><TD></TD><TD>Sunday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Monday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD height=20></TD><TD>Grand Isle</TD><TD></TD><TD>Sunday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Monday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD height=20></TD><TD>St. Charles</TD><TD></TD><TD>Sunday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Tuesday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD height=20></TD><TD>St. Tammany</TD><TD></TD><TD>Sunday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Wednesday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD height=20></TD><TD>Tangipahoa</TD><TD></TD><TD>Sunday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Wednesday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD height=20></TD><TD>Jefferson Parish (east bank)</TD><TD></TD><TD>Monday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Wednesday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD height=20></TD><TD>Orleans</TD><TD></TD><TD>Monday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Wednesday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD height=20></TD><TD>St. James</TD><TD></TD><TD>Monday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Wednesday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD height=20></TD><TD>St. John the Baptist</TD><TD></TD><TD>Monday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Thursday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD height=20></TD><TD>Jefferson Parish (west bank)</TD><TD></TD><TD>Tuesday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Thursday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD height=20></TD><TD>St. Bernard</TD><TD></TD><TD>Wednesday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Friday</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD height=20></TD><TD>Plaquemines</TD><TD></TD><TD>Thursday</TD><TD></TD><TD>Sept. 8</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/09/hurricane_isaac_power_outages_2.html

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Isaac Restoration Update
Sep 01 2012, 1:43PM

As of 11 a.m., our workers have reduced the number of Hurricane Isaac outages by more than 365,000, or 48 percent, from the 769,000 systemwide peak.

Total Workforce: 16,906

Outages at 11 a.m.:
Entergy Arkansas: 2,009
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana: 40,397
Entergy Louisiana: 265,129
Entergy New Orleans: 92,853
Entergy Mississippi: 12,399
Total Systemwide: 403,787

Percent of customers restored:
Entergy Arkansas: 87 percent
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana: 73 percent
Entergy Louisiana: 40 percent
Entergy New Orleans: 26 percent
Entergy Mississippi: 80 percent
Total Systemwide: 48 percent

Customer Information Centers are open in certain areas across the System. Customers can learn the locations by clicking here or by calling 1-800-9OUTAGE (800-968-8243), Option 6. These centers provide a face-to-face opportunity to discuss outage-related issues with Entergy representatives. Each center will have access to the same information as Entergy's web pages, social media apps and call centers, so customers who have communicated with Entergy via electronic means or telephone need not visit a center to have their issues addressed. Revised information regarding Entergy New Orleans locations: Two centers, one located at 4021 Behrman Highway in Algiers and one at 3400 Canal St. in Mid-City, opened at 7:30 a.m. Saturday and will remain open until 6 p.m. An additional center at 4809 Jefferson Highway will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

http://stormcenter.entergy.com/archive/2012/09/01/isaac-restoration-update_9111a.aspx

 

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City of New Orleans Isaac Recovery Information

EMERGENCY SHELTERS

Starting today, the City is offering two emergency cooling shelters. Space is limited, so residents are asked to reserve space for those with the most critical needs, including the elderly, those with illnesses exacerbated by the heat, residents with children and residents with damage to their homes.

Shelter Locations:
? West Bank ? Berhman Recreation Center, 2529 General Meyers Ave., in Algiers
? East Bank ? St. Bernard Center, 1500 Lafreniere St., in Gentilly

All persons should bring the following with them.
? Bedding, to include air mattress, blankets, pillows
? Snacks
? Medications
? Toiletries
? Baby/ Children?s supplies
? Hygiene Items
? Meals, if on a special diet
Read full press release here

EMERGENCY POINT OF DISTRIBUTION (POD) SITES

The National Guard has opened three emergency Point of Distribution (POD) sites where citizens can pick up critical supplies including ice, water, MREs, and tarps in New Orleans East, Bywater and on the West Bank.:
? 5501 Read Blvd in New Orleans East near Methodist Hospital
? 2730 Vespasian Blvd on the West Bank
? 700 Poland Ave., the Port of Embarkation in the Bywater
Sites are open 6am to 8pm, or when it is too dark to distribute supplies, until further notice. Sites will distribute water, ice, and MREs. They will also distribute tarps.

FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE

Orleans Parish residents are now eligible to apply for FEMA individual assistance. The FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) program provides homeowners, renters and business owners in disaster-designated parishes -who sustained uninsured or underinsured related damage to their homes, vehicles, personal property, business or its inventory- money and services, when losses are not covered by insurance, and property has been damaged or destroyed. Upon declaration of the IA program, the registration process for assistance is initiated.

There are several ways to apply for disaster assistance. Residents can apply online at
www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362. Those with speech or hearing impairments should call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Users of 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 1-800-621-3362.
Following the initial application, an inspector will call to schedule an appointment to visit your property

GENERATOR OPERATION



If you are running on a generator please take proper generator safety steps. Downed utility lines, power company blackouts, heavy snow falls or summer storms can all lead to power outages. Many people turn to a portable generator for a temporary solution without knowing the risks.

• Generators should be used in well ventilated locations outside away from all doors, windows and vent openings.
• Never use a generator in an attached garage, even with the door open.
• Place generators so that exhaust fumes can?t enter the home through windows, doors or other openings in the building.
• Make sure to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. Follow manufacturer?s instructions for correct placement and mounting height. Turn off generators and let them cool down before refueling. Never refuel a generator while it is running.
• Store fuel for the generator in a container intended for the purpose and is correctly labeled as such. Store the containers outside of living areas.
• When plugging in appliances, make sure they are plugged directly into the generator or a heavy duty outdoor-rated extension cord.
• If you must connect the generator to the house wiring to power appliances, have a qualified electrician install a properly rated transfer switch in accordance with the National Electrical Code? (NEC) and all applicable state and local electrical codes.

FACT Carbon Monoxide deaths associated with generators have spiked in recent years as generator sales have risen

MEDICAL RESOURCES

The City has set up a medical special needs shelter for people who have high-risk medical conditions. Please call 504-658-2500 for more information and to get registered. Citizens who have already registered do not need to call again.


The shelter will provide care and refuge to individuals with the following medical needs:

• Children, adults and the elderly with asthmatic/respiratory issues who are not electrically dependent and use an inhaler (individuals should denote the number of times the used in the last 24 hours); and
• Any level of disability and/or disease.

All hospitals are at normal capacity and are beginning outpatient service. Contact your doctor to find out if your clinic will open.
Dialysis patients should contact their dialysis units as the majority are open and providing regular service. Dialysis patients having trouble reaching their centers can call 1-800-472-8664.
East After-Hours Urgent Care on the Methodist Hospital Campus will resume services starting at 7am tomorrow.

OPEN BUSINESS LIST: GROCERIES, GAS, PHARMACIES, HOME SUPPLIES

As of noon, Saturday, Sept 1, we have confirmed all of the businesses on this list are open for business. This includes resources for groceries, gas, pharmacies, and home supplies on both East and West Banks

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Mississippi -
Isaac dumps thousands of dead nutria on beaches

Posted: Aug 31, 2012 9:32 PM CDT Updated: Sep 01, 2012 2:40 PM CDT
By Al Showers - bio | email

HANCOCK COUNTY, MS (WLOX) -

Hancock County officials are scrambling to deal with thousands of dead nutria that washed ashore on beaches during Hurricane Isaac.

The dead swamp rats have started to stink and officials say that could cause a health and environmental hazard to people.

"They're in the tide and just floating in and they're probably going to continue coming in over the next several days," said Waveland Mayor David Garcia. "There's no telling how many thousands we're going to have."

Officials with the Department of Environmental Quality say so far they've counted more than 5,000 dead nutria rats on Hancock County beaches, but they say that number could top 10,000 before they all finish washing ashore.
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"If you're out here, it's a terrible smell," Garcia said. "As this heat continues, they're just going to blow up and pop, making it even more of a health hazard."

County leaders have asked MEMA for help. They are hoping state officials will hire crews and pay for removal and disposal. If that doesn't happen, officials will have to contract out the job themselves.

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Mississippi -

9.2.12 FLOOD INSURANCE: WHAT IS COVERED?
National Flood Insurance Policy Holders who experienced flooding due to Hurricane Isaac are reminded that NFIP policies do not cover rental assistance. Click here for more.

9.2.12 ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN FOUR COUNTIES GRANTED
Residents impacted by Isaac in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Pearl River counties can now apply for FEMA assistance. Click here for more.

9.1.12 FOUR MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES DECLARED ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE
Gov. Phil Bryant announces that four counties affected by Hurricane Isaac have been declared major disaster areas eligible for certain FEMA Individual Assistance benefits. Click here for more

9.1.12 USE CAUTION AROUND DISPLACED WILDLIFE
MEMA and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks officials want to remind residents to be cautious of wildlife when returning to areas affected by Isaac. Click here for more.

9.1.12 DEALING WITH WATER DAMAGE: MOLD AND MILDEW
If your home has water damage because of Hurricane Isaac, mold and mildew could develop within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure and will continue to grow until steps are taken to eliminate the source of moisture. Click here for more.

9.1.12 RESPONSE EFFORTS ONGOING IN MISSISSIPPI; RECOVERY BEGINNING
We still have agencies responding to several areas of the state to assist with localized flooding and power outages,? said MEMA Executive Director Robert Latham. Click here for more.

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City opens a new cooling center for Hurricane Isaac victims

Published: Sunday, September 02, 2012, 5:47 PM Updated: Sunday, September 02, 2012, 5:52 PM

By Times-Picayune Staff

New Orleans officials opened an emergency cooling shelter Sunday at the Dryades YMCA in Central City, 2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., for residents who still do not have power at their homes after Hurricane Isaac. The new shelter replaces one that was closed late Saturday.

The cooling shelter at the Behrman Center in Algiers had to be closed after its air conditioning failed.

The city also is operating a cooling shelter at the St. Bernard Recreation Center at 1500 Lafreniere St. in Gentilly.
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Individuals with health problems who depend on electricity and cannot care for themselves are asked to call 504.658.2500 to register for a separate medical special-needs shelter in New Orleans.

http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/09/new_cooling_center_opened_for.html

 

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ENTERGY

Isaac Restoration Update

Sep 02 2012, 12:24PM

Our workers have reduced the number of Hurricane Isaac outages by more than 515,000, or 67 percent, from the 769,000 systemwide peak. Entergy crews restored power to 77,000 Louisiana customers over Saturday night alone. Isaac caused extensive damage to the Louisiana power grid. Although totals may change once restoration is complete, preliminary damage estimates include 6,200 damaged poles, 2,000 damaged transformers, 3,000 damaged service lines to customers and 5,500 spans with trees on them. Some of our customers may see an increase in the number of outages we report on our View Outages website. New outages could be caused by weather or falling trees or tree limbs. In addition, we may have to temporarily de-energize some of our lines to safely complete repairs that bring power to more of our customers. During major restoration, outages generally reduce over time, but customers may see temporary increases in the number of outages as the restoration progresses. Seven substations in Louisiana remain out of service, and three remain flooded. Each will require substantial repairs to return to service. We are taking steps, such as building new lines and using portable substations, to restore service to our customers while we repair these facilities. Nineteen damaged transmission lines remain in the Entergy system: one in Entergy Mississippi, 15 in Entergy Louisiana and three in Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.

Louisiana parish-by-parish restoration estimates
Customer Information Center locations
How we respond to an outage after a storm
Generator safety

Outages at 11:30 a.m.:
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana: 13,712
Entergy Louisiana: 183,242
Entergy New Orleans: 54,156
Entergy Mississippi: 2,385
Total Systemwide: 253,495

Percent of customers restored:
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana: 91 percent
Entergy Louisiana: 57 percent
Entergy New Orleans: 57 percent
Entergy Mississippi: 96 percent
Total Systemwide: 67 percent

Region: Entergy System

http://stormcenter.entergy.com/archive/2012/09/02/isaac_rest_update-9-2-1130a.aspx

 

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Throw away food that may have touched flood or storm water. When in doubt, throw it out! Learn more: http://go.usa.gov/rnDC <S>#</S>Isaac
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Learn more about safe cleanup of <S>#</S>flood affected areas: http://go.usa.gov/rRWe <S>#</S>Isaac
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It?s hot out! Start activities slow and pick up the pace gradually. Important info from <S>#</S>CDC <S>#</S>Isaachttp://go.usa.gov/Zty
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9/1 Mississippi: Assistance is avail for individuals in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson & Pearl River counties http://www.disasterassistance.gov <S>#</S>Isaac
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9/1 Louisiana: Assistance is avail for individuals in Ascension, Lafourche, Livingston & Orleans parishes http://www.disasterassistance.gov <S>#</S>Isaac
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<S>#</S>Flood waters, may pose risks, including infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries. http://go.usa.gov/rRWe <S>#</S>Isaac
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<SMALL class=time>1 Sep</SMALL>Dr. Chris Portier‏<S>@</S>CDC_DrCPortier
Using a generator? Use a battery-operated CO detector too. If it sounds, leave and call 911. http://go.usa.gov/kN1 <S>#</S>Isaac
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Today is the first day of Nat?l Preparedness Month. Learn how to <S>#</S>BeReady for emergencies: http://go.usa.gov/r9d3
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Louisiana blames fifth U.S. death on Isaac

By the CNN Wire Staff
updated 2:50 PM EDT, Mon September 3, 2012

(CNN) -- Louisiana authorities blamed a fifth death on the effects of last week's Hurricane Isaac on Monday after a 90-year-old man died in a sweltering home without electricity in suburban New Orleans.

The man "was found in his home by family, and the home had no power to it," Jefferson Parish Coroner Gerry Cvitanovich told CNN. The death was blamed on the heat, he said.

Tens of thousands remained without electricity around the Gulf Coast nearly a week after Isaac came ashore with high winds and heavy rain. Thousands more remain in shelters because of the flooding that followed the storm.

"It's the very young and very old and chronically ill people that are affected," Cvitanovich said. "The folks in my office are urging everyone to please check on family and get them in air conditioning or get them to a shelter."
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/03/us/severe-weather/index.html