What we know about available resources as of Friday, Sept. 3.
Posted inCommunity resources
New Orleans neighborhood power restoration estimates as of Saturday, Sept. 4
Majority of customers restored in: B.W. Cooper Black Pearl Carrollton United Carrollton/Riverbend, CBD along Poydras Central Carrollton Dixon East Carrollton Gert Town Hollygrove Iberville Leonidas Maple Area Marlyville-Fountainbleau Marrero Commons Palm Air Upper Audubon Uptown Triangle Restoration for most customers estimated to be complete by: Sept. 4 Along Canal St. Bayou St. John Broad Community […]
Posted inHurricane Ida
Entergy estimates that most of city should see full restoration by Wednesday; estimates not yet available for hardest-hit areas of state
The Sewerage and Water Board’s East Bank Wastewater Treatment plant is back on grid power. Entergy said that service disconnections for residents with power have been temporarily suspended.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Post-Hurricane Ida evacuation plans in the works for vulnerable New Orleanians
The city is also opening a first-aid site to help ease the stress on local hospitals amid the pandemic.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Evictions suspended in New Orleans due to court closures
First and Second City Courts closed through Sept. 19, but illegal evictions remain a concern. Renters who evacuated should notify their landlords.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
More of city slowly returning to grid power, including critical infrastructure
Wastewater treatment plant expected to be fully operational by the end of the day.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
‘Hopefully not weeks’ for New Orleans power restoration, mayor says
City officials urge caution with gasoline-powered generators after at least 12 people hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Bail processing in New Orleans back online following daylong interruption
Clerk of Court Arthur Morrell’s Office is responsible for processing bond payments.
Posted inSchools
New Orleans public schools to remain closed for a week following Hurricane Ida’s blackout
School leaders are discussing a ‘timeline for a timeline’ of reopening which largely depends on the restoration of electricity.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Power returns to parts of New Orleans following Hurricane Ida’s blackout
The utility is using its relatively new gas plant to generate power.