Baton Rouge mayor gives update after Francine brings heavy rain, strong wind to Louisiana

Published: Sep 12, 2024 Duration: 00:01:36 Category: News & Politics

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reported in Baton Rouge. Da'shawn Johnson has more on recovery efforts in the capital city. <<*NAT SO* "There are still many hazards in our community due to this storm." DA'SHAWN Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome along with MOHSEP..say they're still actively cleaning up areas left damaged by Hurricane Francine. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broom| (D) East Baton Rouge Parish: "Overnight, 45 trees, I am told, now fell on our roads and thousands of residents are still without power." DA'SHAWN Crews like ENTERGY have still been hitting the ground running with the clean up..some having to take extra time..due to trees entangled in power lines. Seth Schillin| Entergy Spokesperson: "We have 130 crews specific for vegetation purposes within the East Baton Rouge Parish, clearing those trees, untangling those ones that have utility facilities interconnected in them." DA'SHAWN Like many who are still recovering from the storm, Brandi Moore is checking on her home after it was destroyed by falling trees last night. She says it's still a scary feeling. Brandi Moor| EBR Resident: "Still kind of shook up, devastated because I never I never been into anything like that." DA'SHAWN Seeing the aftermath in daylight, she says she didn't realize the true damage..but she's happy her and her family are alive and well. Brandi Moor| EBR Resident: "I'm just glad nobody got hurt. And everybody came out alive and we all good. You're saying things can be replaced but lives can't and the kids will save. So, you know, that's all that matters to me." DA'SHAWN Although Francine has passed, Mayor Broome says she still wants residents to stay

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