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Zeta produced tropical storm force winds which downed trees, power lines, and power |poles across the parish. Roughly 1000 customers were without power at the peak.
Delta produced minor impacts as a result of tropical storm force winds across the parish. Peak wind gusts were estimated in the 50 to 60 mph range. At the peak, roughly 1200 homes were without power in the parish.
Tropical storm force winds, mainly in gusts, downed several trees and large branches across the parish. At the peak of the storm, around 10 percent of the parish was without power. Storm total rainfall across the parish was estimated to be in the 3 to 5 inch range.
A tornado moved into St. James Parish from Ascension Parish. It moved nearly due east, affecting small communities on both the west and east bank of the Mississippi River near the Hwy 70 bridge. Damage primarily consisted of roof damage, blown out windows, and down trees and power lines. In St. James Parish, 4 homes were classified as heavily damaged or destroyed, and another 14 were considered to have minor to moderate damage. Maximum estimated winds are estimated to be around 105 mph. An 83 year old man died as a result of injuries sustained during the tornado. He was outside when his trailer rolled, trapping him between the trailer and a parked truck.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Lutcher, Louisiana
| City | Lutcher |
| County | St. James |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70071 |
Widespread wind damage occurred across the parish. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed. Most homes in the eastern half of the parish suffered at least minor to moderate roof or other damage, and some older homes and trailers were completely destroyed due to roofs or walls being sheared off. 48 parish buildings, including the parish emergency operations center and both water plants, suffered damage ranging from minor to severe. The majority of roads within the parish were left impassable due to downed trees, power lines and poles, or other debris. One man was killed when Ida���s winds caused his shed to collapse on him. 100% of the parish was left without power and the west bank of the parish was left without water service following the storm.