Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng offered some updates for residents on the situation following Hurricane Ida, asking that those who left stay away until conditions improve.
WATER
Water pressure in East Jefferson Parish is almost zero
There were 200 water breaks; 50 were repaired on Monday
Watermain breaks due to downed trees
There is a boil-water advisory in effect for both the eastbank and westbank
Water will be out for at least five days as crews repair watermains
If you are here or if you want to come back, it’s extremely likely you will not have water
If you have water, limit usage to avoid sewage backup
Water should be restored before power
POWER
198,674 Entergy customers without power
About 98% of Jefferson Parish is without power
At least three weeks without power is a conservative estimate
--- Entergy assessment will take 3-5 days
--- Entergy will have a power restoration timeline after the assessment
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
SHELTER
Jefferson Parish residents displaced due to Hurricane Ida are boarding buses at PARD playground and being taken to shelter in Alexandria, Louisiana. Residents in need of shelter can report there or call 211 or (504) 349-5360.
CURFEW
6am Monday until 6am Tuesday
6am Tuesday until 6am Wednesday
SCHOOLS
Jefferson Parish Schools are closed until further notice
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
911 services have been restored
The parish's administrative line, used to route emergency calls while 9-1-1 was down, has itself experienced an outage. No word on when it will be repaired.
ROADS
Everyone is asked to stay home and not venture onto the roads unless absolutely necessary
Many roads are blocked by downed trees and other debris
All traffic signals are not functioning