The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation announced that the first removal pass from Hurricane Ida has been extended until Nov. 10 due to considerably higher volumes of storm debris.
The initial storm debris estimate was 200,000 cubic yards; however, revised estimates include an additional 50,000 - 100,000 cubic yards according to a city report.
The city says debris removal contractor, Ceres Environmental, is increasing equipment to expedite the increased debris removal.
To date, the city says Ceres has removed 178,703 cubic yards of material and 15,022 hazardous limbs/trees. Hazardous limbs, trees and stumps will continue to be removed as part of all passes, but hazardous stumps will only be removed as part of the second and third passes.