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.
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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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Power returns to parts of New Orleans following Hurricane Ida’s blackout
The utility is using its relatively new gas plant to generate power.
Cantrell to evacuees: ‘Now is not the time for reentry’
Lack of electricity, reduced drainage power make the city unsafe. Damage assessment is underway.
Raising city employee minimum wage to $15 an hour would cost roughly $10M, administration says
The ultimate price tag largely depends on fire fighter pay increases, which could cost the city anywhere from $280,000 to $11.3 million a year.
