Page 48 - Power Back News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

People watching at home, if they want to help send more food, how can they do it? >> the easiest way is to go to mealsformusicians.org. there are two other nonprofits that are helping us with distribution as people get power back, this isn't going to be as much of an issue. and the new orleans musicians clinic taking care of culture bearers for the last several decades, they've all been great partners. that's the way people can help. >> we appreciate it. alex, we'll send it back to you. this is just one example of things being hard, but people living here experiencing themselves at times, step...

Entergy utility operations group president. he's dealing with power outages throughout louisiana. i think we're at around 700,000 right now, rod. how do things look now? >> we're in the process of being methodical, but i can report that we're getting power back on. it's never going to be fast enough for our customers, particularly in louisiana where they felt the brunt of it and especially those customers in the lower lying, low lying areas. i have to say that, watching the video of what's happening in the northeast, we know all too well what that environment looks like. ida, in this instance,...

Through buildings. on tuesday president biden will visit new york and new jersey to survey the damage. nadia is here for us. nadia, what are people in new orleans telling you? they sound like they're fed up with this. >> reporter: yeah, jim, everyone is tired because they said we made it through hurricane ida, but it's the aftermath that's really taking a toll on folks here. you mentioned gas being a big shortage, some 70,000 still without power. they tell me even if they get power back, there are still big issues in their homes like mold that's everywhere because it's already growing. it's 10...

Very worried about how long were we going to be there? did they actually even know if a rescue train was going to be able to reach us? and why there weren't more clear plans for an issue like this. >> yeah. well, camila, i'm glad you're okay at least. i -- i can't believe what you and the other passengers had to go through. um, but i'm glad you're -- you're safe. thank you so much for talking with us. i wish you the best. >> thank you so much. yeah. happily. everyone i know on the train got home safe so i hope they are doing well at home now. thank you. >> what a journey. wow. as for louisia...

Date when a lot of the metropolitan area will have most of their power on. and of course, some places will be a real challenge getting power back on. >> certainly is. good luck, lieutenant governor. thanks so much for joining us. >> thank you. all right. just ahead, new confusion right now over covid-19 booster shots here in the united states. there may be a delay for some americans hoping to get their third dose as soon as this month. ou more power over your health. ♪ ♪ boost is the only mobile carrier to give you free 24/7 access to live doctors from your phone. switch and get a free s...