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Ida���s winds downed trees and power lines parish-wide. Most structures in the parish suffered at least minor to moderate roof or other fascia damage, and numerous buildings collapsed or suffered other major damage in the form of roof or wall failure. Nearly every road in the parish was impassable due to downed trees, power lines and poles, or other debris. There was one indirect fatality in the parish due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Zeta produced tropical storm force winds which downed trees, power lines, and power poles across the parish. At the peak, roughly one third of the parish was without power.
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. A few trees were downed and at the peak, roughly 20 percent of the parish was without power.
A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado moved from just west of Edgard to east of Garyville. In the Edgard area, a large door at a firehouse was damaged, along with several trees and power poles. In the east bank areas, the tornado passed across an oil refinery causing some damage. Maximum winds were estimated at 105 mph.
Trees and power lines were blown down at various locations across the parish.
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The company says customers will most likely experience power being down for one to four hours.
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Power Outage FAQs
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.
Reserve, Louisiana
| City | Reserve |
| County | St. John the Baptist |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70084 |
ENTERGY NOT affected but, There is a down cable on the street, by 436 W 19 st Reserve LA 70084