SUMMARY: In New Orleans, some snow is melting, but many pipes remain frozen after a historic snowfall. Rooter Man CEO Roni Lavenia advises that residents may need to wait for pipes to thaw before determining plumbing issues. Following a pipe burst, a local resident reported low water pressure and has been in contact with the Sewerage and Water Board, which cannot initiate repairs until road conditions improve. Lavenia recommends trickling water to prevent freezing and emphasizes knowing the location of emergency shutoff valves. Jefferson Parish is also facing water main breaks, prompting residents to limit non-essential water use.

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SUMMARY: Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry held a news briefing to address the severe winter storm impacting the state, which has resulted in historic snowfall of up to 12 inches and subfreezing temperatures. This storm is the most significant in over a century for South Louisiana. Officials praised the Department of Transportation and Development for their round-the-clock road clearing efforts, although many routes remain closed due to hazardous conditions. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, monitor real-time road updates, and exercise caution with heating sources to prevent fires. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported despite over 100 weather-related incidents.

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SUMMARY: Louisiana may lose revenue from a recently passed constitutional amendment related to offshore wind and renewable energy royalties due to President Trump’s memorandum halting new wind energy leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf and pausing federal approvals for existing projects. This scrutiny extends to existing leases, beginning with the Lava Ridge Wind Project, which faces reevaluation. Wind energy is criticized for hidden environmental costs, reliability issues, and the extensive resources required compared to fossil fuels. With U.S. Department of the Interior plans for Gulf of America offshore wind leasing rights, Trump’s order threatens these developments, stalling progress on potential projects.

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