Jefferson Parish Faces Power Outages as Hurricane Francine Nears Louisiana

Power Outagesidespread in Jefferson Parish, LA

Hurricane Francine is edging closer to Louisiana, and Jefferson Parish is already experiencing widespread power outages. As of this morning, over 100,000 homes and businesses are without power, and the number is expected to rise as the hurricane makes landfall. Entergy, the local utility company, is working to restore power as quickly as possible, but they say it could take several days to get everyone back online.

Hurricane Francine Expected to Make Landfall on Louisiana Coast

Hurricane Francine is a Category 4 hurricane with winds of up to 130 mph. It is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana coast this afternoon, bringing with it heavy rain, flooding, and storm surge. Jefferson Parish is expected to be one of the hardest-hit areas, and residents are being urged to take precautions. Those in low-lying areas are being advised to evacuate to higher ground.

Jefferson Parish Residents Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Francine

In preparation for Hurricane Francine, Jefferson Parish residents are urged to:

• Secure loose objects outside their homes
• Fill up their gas tanks
• Stock up on food and water
• Have a plan in place in case they need to evacuate

Residents should also monitor the hurricane's progress and follow the instructions of local officials.