Jefferson Parish Faces Power Outages as Hurricane Francine Nears Louisiana

Parish Emergency Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Francine

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is facing widespread power outages as Hurricane Francine approaches the coast. As of 8 a.m. CST, Entergy Louisiana reported that over 100,000 customers were without power in the parish. The outages are due to high winds and heavy rain, which have caused downed trees and power lines.

Areas Affected by Power Outages

The areas most affected by the power outages include Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, and Westwego. Entergy Louisiana crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible, but it could take several days for all customers to be restored.

Jefferson Parish Emergency Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Francine

Jefferson Parish emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for Hurricane Francine. The storm is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, and it could bring high winds, heavy rain, and flooding to the parish.

Residents should take the following steps to prepare for the hurricane:

• Secure loose items outside your home.
• Fill your bathtub and other containers with water.
• Have a battery-powered radio and flashlights on hand.
• Make a plan for where you will go if you need to evacuate.
• Stay informed about the hurricane forecast by listening to local news and weather reports.

Stay Informed About Hurricane Francine

For the latest information on Hurricane Francine, visit the National Hurricane Center website or the Jefferson Parish website.