Hurricane Ida revealed Entergy’s misplaced investments, critics say
A lack of investment in hardening the grid and the unfulfilled promises of a new gas plant leave regulators asking whether the utility should have done more.
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‘Do I even qualify?’: Deadline looms for $500 FEMA aid following Ida
The deadline for Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for Critical Needs Assistance from FEMA is Wednesday, Sept. 22. But applicants’ experiences have varied widely, leaving many to wonder what makes someone eligible for the aid.
Councilwoman announces storm outages investigation, study on alternatives to Entergy monopoly power
A coalition of environmental and consumer advocates also filed a motion with the council this week calling for new accountability measures, some of which overlap with Moreno’s proposals.
RTA Union president alleges retaliatory firing over hurricane hazard pay
Valerie Jefferson says she was fired after asking about an agreement the union inked with the agency for hurricane pay. The RTA denies she was fired for her advocacy and says RTA workers will get the extra pay.
City collected more than $460,000 through expired FQ sales tax, but won’t be able to spend it
City officials are not yet sure what will happen to the erroneously collected money.
As initial FEMA deadline approaches, some applicants describe trouble getting evacuation aid
For urgent needs following Hurricane Ida and the subsequent power outage in Louisiana, applicants must register for FEMA assistance by this Sunday, Sept 12. FEMA officials have said that extended power outages should qualify people for evacuation assistance.
Housing advocates: Weak renter protections can result in ‘life-endangering crisis’ after damaging storms
A ‘Healthy Homes Ordinance’ considered by the New Orleans City Council in 2015 and 2017 went nowhere following criticism, legal concerns.
Governor Edwards suspends evictions until Sept. 24
Housing advocates asked Edwards to suspend proceedings in the wake of Hurricane Ida last week.
‘Life-threatening situation’: FEMA says power outages — not just storm damage — may qualify residents for evacuation aid
Earlier this week, the agency said that only people with damaged homes would qualify.
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.
