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Over 100,000 Outages Reported In Louisiana After Hurricane Francine

In this photo made available by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), an NDRF person carries an infant to safety in a flood-affected area on the outskirts of Agartala, north eastern Tripura sta

As Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana, more than 100,000 outages have been reported across the state, according to poweroutage.us. The impact of the storm has left several parishes on the central coast with significant power disruptions, with some areas experiencing outages affecting over 50% of their customers.

Among the parishes most affected by the outages are:

  • Terrebonne Parish – 23,360 outages
  • St. Mary Parish – 12,326 outages
  • Lafourche Parish – 24,137 outages
  • Assumption Parish – 5,157 outages

The widespread power outages in these areas are likely to have a significant impact on residents and businesses, as they navigate the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Utility companies and emergency response teams are working diligently to assess the damage and restore power to the affected areas as quickly as possible.

Residents are advised to stay informed about the situation, follow safety guidelines, and cooperate with authorities as they work to address the challenges posed by the storm. The aftermath of a hurricane can be a challenging time, but with community support and effective response efforts, affected areas can begin the process of recovery and rebuilding.

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