Hurricane Isaac blew ashore in Plaquemines Parish at around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. More than 66 hours later, attention has turned from the storm to cleanup and recovery.
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal held news conferences Friday to give updates on the efforts.
[View the story "N.O. Mayor Landrieu, La. Gov. Jindal update Isaac recovery" on Storify ]N.O. Mayor Landrieu, La. Gov. Jindal update Isaac recovery With Hurricane Isaac's weather now moved beyond southeast Louisiana, efforts have turned to cleanup and recovery. New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal gave updates Friday. Storified by WWL-TV · Fri, Aug 31 2012 10:16:12
Hurricane Isaac blew ashore in Plaquemines Parish at around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. More than 66 hours later, attention has turned from the storm to cleanup and recovery.
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal held news conferences Friday to give updates on the efforts.
Landrieu: Fully in cleanup and recovery phase in New Orleans. The bell has not rung and it won’t ring until we are finished.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Now is not time to let our guard down.WWL-TV
Landrieu: 11 people to hospital bc of improper use of generatorWWL-TV
Landrieu: Generators belong outside, not inside.WWL-TV
Landrieu: City has seen several fires bc of misuse of candles.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Until and unless we get energy back on and people remain without power, we stress to use common sense.WWL-TV
Landrieu: If police are responding accidents, they can't respond to security issues. Says if you don't have to be on street, don't be.WWL-TV
Landrieu: We learned this in kindergarten. Let the other person go first. ... Reminds people to drive slowly and use common sense rules.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Nearly 1,000 responders fanned out to continue to clean up streets. More than 250 crew working to clean down trees.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Package downed limbs so they be easily picked up. Wrap up refrigerator detritus.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Continue to call 311 for non-emergencies and 911 for emergencies.WWL-TV
Landrie: More than 128,000 Entergy customers without power still. Hospitals, airports are up and running.WWL-TV
Landriue: I expect to see great progress today (from workers) who have fanned out to restore energy.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Give energy workers room so they can do their work.WWL-TV
Landrieu: 3 pods being operated by Nat'l Guard with critical supplies - water, ice, MREs.WWL-TV
Landrieu: 3 pod locations 5501 Reed Blvd in NO East; Westbank at Gen. Degaulle and Whitney; 700 Poland Avenue as well.WWL-TV
Landrieu: These pod locations have limited access to open grocery stores.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Setting up medical special needs shelter for high risk conditions. call 504-658-2500 to register.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Expect water in surrounding neighborhoods (like Irish Bayou, Venetian Isles) through the weekend.WWL-TV
Landrieu: 7 people evacuated, including a baby and bulldog, from Venetian Isles. Around 250 residents stayed, city is in touch w/ them.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Curfew will stay lifted as long as everything is going well. No new cases of looting over night.WWL-TV
Landrieu: "City is secure"WWL-TV
Landrieu: fire department has responded to 4 1-alarm fires.WWL-TV
Landrieu: No streetcars and won't be until indicated otherwise. City is asking for cars to get off of neutral ground now.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Mayor says he'll get on his knees and beg you to not drive fast through standing water. Doesn't want to address you for doing so.WWL-TV
Landrieu: By the time we get through all of this stuff, I know everybody will be tired. But we've got to stay focused.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Cars will be ticketed after noon today if they're left on neutral grounds.WWL-TV
Landrieu: Securing this city and getting the recovery effort going is of paramount importance.WWL-TV
Entergy CEO Charles Rice: "It's been a loooong week."WWL-TV
Rice: Additional 3,000 customers restored last night.WWL-TV
Rice; All substations are hot. You'll see more customers to start come online.WWL-TV
Rice: Before we can return power on, have to restore lateral lines. "Be patient, trust me. We're working very, very hard."WWL-TV
Rice: If weather cooperates, substantial progress today and tomorrow.WWL-TV
Rice: Vegetation crews are out, busy cleaning up downed limbs.WWL-TV
Rice: Specific neighborhood updates should start coming this afternoon.WWL-TV
Rice: "We want the meters to be turning." Says that's the only way for Entergy to make money. Crowd laughs.WWL-TV
Rice: "Just because you do not see a truck in your neighborhood doesn't mean we're not working on your area."WWL-TV
NOPD Chief Ronal Serpas: By and large everybody has done exactly what we've asked. Officers have shown up when asked. People stayed inside.WWL-TV
Serpas: Quiet night last night with curfew lifted. Caught about 6 drunk drivers Thursday night.WWL-TV
Serpas: Total of 40 people arrested for looting. Zero tolerance. Police interrupted many lootings in progress.WWL-TV
Chief Parent: 4 1-alarm fires. Even under most adverse condition, our fire fighters have gotten there quickly.WWL-TV
Parent: Anyone tempted bc of frustration or monetary gain shouldn't. They'll prosecute anyone to the fullest extent of the law.WWL-TV
Dr. Elder w/ EMS: 250 calls in last 24-hour period.WWL-TV
Elder: Transported 11 folks total for carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators can't be used inside or enclosed garages.WWL-TV
Dr. Desalvo: "Healthcare system is ready to receive you."WWL-TV
Desalvo: Turn everything over that has collected water. Reminds people that West Nile virus has been around.WWL-TV
Department of Sanitation has resumed normal schedule of collection. Put debris in large plastic bags.WWL-TV
La. Nat'l Guard has 1,200 soldiers in New Orleans. In recovery operations. Security w/ NOPD continues.WWL-TV
La. Nat'l Guard has 200 airmen running pods to keep them operational as long as needed.WWL-TV
55-60 percent of street signs and signals have been assessed. Temporary stop signs are being placed where signals aren't working.WWL-TV
At 1 p.m., cars on neutral grounds will start being towed.WWL-TV
Corps official: Gates are still closed. Crews will look at levee system and make note of high water marks.WWL-TV
Corps: Speculation that N.O. levee system caused flooding around city. Corps is looking back at modeling to make sure it was done correctly.WWL-TV
Speculation wasn't from Corps, but they're going back and making sure that the levee system didn't cause the flooding.WWL-TV
US Army Corps to do after-action analysis to make sure levee improvements didnt adversely affect or push water into neighboring areasBrendan McCarthy
MSY official: We're back. We're open. We're going to run our normal schedules.WWL-TV
RTA: Limited bus services. Open from 6 am. - 7:30 - No. 5, No. 10, No. 11, No. 15, No. 16, No. 24, No. 28, No. 55, No. 57, No. 47, No. 48...WWL-TV
RTA: NO. 62, No. 64, No. 80, No. 88, No. 94, No. 102, No. 201. Bus service on ST. Charles. No. 45. Tulane. No. 108. No. 114. No. 115.WWL-TV
Coast Guard: Been very busy with search-and-rescue. Did a hoist, rescue in Venice this morning.WWL-TV
Coast Guard: shallow water boats delivering water to stranded hotel in LaPlace.WWL-TV
Coast Guard: Attention turned to waterway assessments and re-opening Miss. River.WWL-TV
Coast Guard: Miss. River opened up Thurs night to limited traffic.WWL-TV
Coast Guard: Storm walloped Miss. River. Ran 48 period up west side of river.WWL-TV
Bobby Jindal: Continue to see lakes, bayous and bays with elevated levels from surge.WWL-TV
Jindal: Lake Pontchartrain west side levels receding, still 4 feet above normal. East side still pile up around Rigolets.WWL-TV
Jindal: NWS saying high heat potential today.WWL-TV
Jindal: Tangi River expected to go down to 13 feet Saturday.WWL-TV
Jindal: Tangi Pines nursing home has been evacuated to Gretna bc of proximity to high water.WWL-TV
Jindal: Miss. continues to work on Lake Tangi dam. Water level has gone down since yesterday.WWL-TV
Jindal: Water level at Lake Tangi down enough that some pressure has been relieved from dam.WWL-TV
Jindal: Ascension Parish expected to be issued voluntary evac because of high water from Lake Maurepas.WWL-TV
Jindal: 50 generators being installed in St. John's Parish to help with lift system.WWL-TV
Jindal: Sent letter to FEMA asking for assistance for 5 most-heavily impacted officials. Expect that to be approved quickly.WWL-TV
Jindal: Nat'l Guard helped evacuate 3000 throughout the state.WWL-TV
Jindal: Estimated 5186 people registered in state shelters.WWL-TV
Jindal: 37 nursing homes across state operating on generator power. 13 hospitals operating on generator power.WWL-TV
JIndal: Riverbend Nursing Home in Plaquemines who were evacuated are now back after it was determined area was safe.WWL-TV
Jindal: I"m again reminded every day about the resilience and generosity of (Louisiana) people.WWL-TV
Jindal: Romney has called and talked to us several times, expressing concern for people of Louisiana. Gov. suggested to come see himself.WWL-TV
Jindal: We're amazed by the generosity of the American people.WWL-TV
Jindal: Romney will go to Lafitte. Get a first-hand briefing on damage to state.WWL-TV
Jindal: Invitation has extended invitation to White House. "President of United States is always welcome."WWL-TV
Jindal: Seen significant progress over past few days in federal assistance.WWL-TV
Jindal:Thrilled that Romney coming today. Thrilled Obama coming Monday. "It's a good thing both of these leaders want to come down here."WWL-TV
Jindal: No time for personal politics in Louisiana at this time.WWL-TV
