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Category: Hurricane Ida

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 21, 2021 Updated September 21, 2021

29 NOLA Public Schools found to have Hurricane Ida damage

The district has hired contractors to complete “environmental clearance” assessments at 20 schools before students are allowed to return.
by Marta Jewson September 21, 2021 Updated October 5, 2021

‘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.
by Carly Berlin September 21, 2021 Updated September 21, 2021

New Orleans teens in detention center were evacuated to adult prison for Hurricane Ida

Louisiana juvenile advocates question whether youth transfer was legal.
by Rachel Mipro and Julie O'Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator September 15, 2021 Updated November 17, 2023

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 14, 2021 Updated September 14, 2021

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.
by Philip Kiefer September 14, 2021 Updated September 14, 2021

Some New Orleans schools will start back virtually after Hurricane Ida damage

District schools are expected to largely reopen between Sept. 15 and 22.
by Marta Jewson September 10, 2021 Updated September 10, 2021

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.
by Carly Berlin September 10, 2021 Updated September 14, 2021

Entergy says 98 percent of New Orleans power restored

New Orleans customers still lacking power may have electric damage to their properties they need to fix themselves, Entergy executives said.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 9, 2021 Updated September 9, 2021

As electricity returns to New Orleans, focus shifts to long-term outages in harder hit areas

Due to cost and timing, the company is rebuilding the grid the way it was before, with overhead wires rather than underground wires, which are more resilient to hurricane damage.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 8, 2021 Updated September 8, 2021

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