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Entergy Louisiana Customers to Cover $1.5B for Ida Repairs

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — About a million customers of an electric utility in Louisiana will cover more than $1.4 billion in repair costs related to Hurricane Ida. Entergy Louisiana said residential customers will see about $5.50 added to their monthly …

New York Senator Says Sandy Repair Costs Should Be Reimbursed

Sen. Charles Schumer says New York City homeowners who spent their own funds to make repairs after Superstorm Sandy should be reimbursed for costs that haven’t been covered by federal emergency aid or insurance. Schumer sent a letter to Housing …

Isaac Damage Reported to Louisiana Schools

Officials say Hurricane Isaac caused no catastrophic damage to St. James Parish public schools, but the district needs to spend $500,000 to $750,000 for storm repairs. Jim Mitchell, administrative director of business services for the district, told school board members …