As officials in the New Orleans area continue to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, the news is proving sobering for residents when it comes to restoration of power and water.
For residents living in Jefferson Parish, here are the latest updates as of Monday morning, per WWL-TV:
WATER
Water pressure in East Jefferson Parish is almost zero
There is a boil-water advisory in effect
Watermain breaks due to downed trees
Water will be out for at least five days as crews repair watermains
If you are here or if you want to come back, this is not a time where you'll have water
Water should be restored before power
POWER
About 98% of Jefferson Parish is without power
Kenner completely powerless
District 4 completely powerless
At least three weeks without power is a conservative estimate it seems
Entergy had no estimate for power restoration Monday morning
More downed powerlines than ever before
DAMAGE
More roof damage during Hurricane Ida than during Hurricane Katrina
Most people will need blue tarps
Kenner City Hall destroyed
Epic wind damage
Downed trees, through homes
No reports of injuries as of 8:40 a.m.continuing to assess the damage
ADVISORIES
Stop sightseeing
There is no place to go
Nothing is open
Curfew is still in place