Governor Edwards warns Louisiana is set to take a one-two punch from Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura.
Edwards says the timing of these two storms will create a uniquely difficult search and rescue and power restoration scenario.
“The window of time within which we may be able to operate and maneuver between the two storms may be as low as 12 hours,” says Edwards.
Edwards says if your power goes out work to begin restoring it may not be able to begin until later this week.
Edwards thanked President Trump for signing off on his request for a federal emergency declaration.
“That is going to allow federal assistance to our state including emergency protective measurers limited to assistance for mask care including evacuation and shelter support,” says Edwards.
Edwards cautioned that the Hurricane Center now says Laura could be a category three hurricane when it makes landfall Wednesday afternoon, and the cone of uncertainty covers all of southwest and central Louisiana.
“We have not had a category three in Louisiana since hurricane Rita since 2005 and I know that particular year brings up horrific memories and images,” says Edwards.
Marco is set to begin impacting the southern portion of the state Monday afternoon as a tropical storm, and the effects of Laura are expected to be felt Wednesday.
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