Food distribution sites open in Ouachita after hurricane; power outages may last for days - The News Star
CLOSE Southern Louisiana and southeastern Texas were battered by 150 mph winds and "life-threatening storm surge" due to Hurricane Laura, Aug. 27, 2020. Wochit Power outages across northeast Louisiana could continue for days as Entergy crews prioritize restoring power for emergency services and as many customers as possible. Approximately 100,000 Entergy customers in northeast Louisiana alone lost power Thursday as Hurricane Laura toppled trees and downed power lines throughout the region. Southwest and north Louisiana were the hardest-hit areas, and as of 6 p.m. Thursday, approximately 256,000 customers were without power. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis said there was serious damage to Entergy's transmission systems that needs to be repaired before service can be restored in some residential areas of the city. He said residents may be without power through early next week. Monroe is also planning to distribute food, water and tarps at the Civic Center lat...