Friday, September 02, 2005
Updates from Nola.com
Utility slowly being restoredFriday, 6:40 p.m.More than 250,000 homes and businesses have had electric power restored since Hurricane Katrina struck southeast Louisiana on Monday, Public Service Commissioner Jimmy Field said Friday.
Old Metairie flooding6:10 p.m.Jefferson Parish officials said residents from two areas in Old Metairie may not be able to get into their homes next week because of street flooding.The first is bordered by Airline Drive to the south, Severn Avenue to the west, Metairie Road to the north and the Orleans/Jefferson Parish line to the east.The second is bordered by Jefferson Highway to the south, Causeway Boulevard to the west, Airline Drive to the north and the Orleans/Jefferson Parish line to the east.Water in those areas is as deep as six feet, officials said.
Old Metairie flooding6:10 p.m.Jefferson Parish officials said residents from two areas in Old Metairie may not be able to get into their homes next week because of street flooding.The first is bordered by Airline Drive to the south, Severn Avenue to the west, Metairie Road to the north and the Orleans/Jefferson Parish line to the east.The second is bordered by Jefferson Highway to the south, Causeway Boulevard to the west, Airline Drive to the north and the Orleans/Jefferson Parish line to the east.Water in those areas is as deep as six feet, officials said.