Looks like Algiers Point is one of the very few places that has power in NOLA — and I’m told that it’s somewhat spotty.
In fact, according to this post at GulfSails, New Orleans is off the grid altogether. And might be for quite a while.
What a mess. Dodge the bullet, and end up a disaster area anyway.
Added: They’ve lifted all the checkpoints now. Everybody can head home.
Also — I’m having trouble understanding how the Saints will be playing in the Dome on Sunday…
Power problems in New Orleans
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