All of New Orleans is without power.
Bel Edwards said that one million home and business accounts have no electricity. And that means “it’s probably closer to 2 million people without power right now.”
In the state’s largest response ever, 20,000 linemen were working to restore power on Monday.
All eight power transmission lines into New Orleans are out of service. But some of them may have less damage and be more easily repaired.
At the governor’s request, President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration for Louisiana. And it is probable that more FEMA personnel will be sent to the state to help.
