Commentary
We Will Rebuild
In our role as “The People’s Paper” the alarm has been sounded as Hurricane Ida ripped through our City. In its aftermath, it presented some new challenges to us all. It’s reminded us of Katrina, […]
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National
Pres. Biden Approves Gov. Edwards’ Request for Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ida
NEW ORLEANS (8/30/2021) – Gov. John Bel Edwards received word tonight that Pres. Joseph R. Biden has approved his request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration due to the severe impacts of Hurricane Ida, a […]
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Transportation to State-run, congregate shelters
Transportation to State-run, congregate shelters in N. LA & nearby states available starting tomorrow at 9am. 12 pickup locations: ready.nola.gov/bus -Treme Cut Off Gernon Brown Milne Stallings St. Claude Lyons Joe Brown Rosenwald Arthur Monday […]
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FEMA activated program that will cover hotel costs
NOLAReady: FEMA activated program that will cover hotel costs for eligible New Orleanians after Ida. Apply for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov
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FEMA Approves Gov. Edwards Request to Activate the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program
Tonight, Gov. John Bel Edwards received word that FEMA has approved his request to activate the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program that will provide much needed temporary housing for thousands of Louisianans who have been […]
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Trash collection begins Thurs with limited crews
NOLAReady: Trash collection begins Thurs with limited crews. Storm debris collection won’t begin until next week. Debris sorting details: twitter.com/nolaready
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#OpenNOLA: Here’s what’s open
Here’s where to get food, groceries, gas and other goods. Author: Osama Ayyad Published: 8:00 PM CDT August 31, 2021 Updated: 8:00 PM CDT August 31, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — Don’t see your store on the list? Email […]
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Gradual progress anticipated as power begins to be restored
NEW ORLEANS – Just two days after Hurricane Ida delivered a catastrophic blow to Louisiana, Entergy has determined two options to bring first lights into the Greater New Orleans area by late evening Wednesday, Sept. […]
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NOLA Ready: All intersection lights are out in New Orleans
All intersection lights are out in New Orleans. Treat these intersections as 4-way stops. Citywide curfew in effect 8pm-6am until further notice.
Featured
New Orleans in Retrospect – Where We Are 16 Years After Hurricane Katrina.
Renetta Burrell Perry Data News Weekly Contributor Everyone in the world can identify with B.C. and A.C. as the designations of Before Christ and After Christ, but New Orleanians have our own very personal designations […]