Due to catastrophic electric transmission line failures. All of Orleans
Parish is currently without power. Over 830,000 electric customers in 8
counties have lost power. Approximately 80% of customers in southern
Louisiana have lost power.
Internet connectivity is down to 11% of normal levels.
In other news, Puerto Rico is still experiencing rolling blackouts due to
slow electric grid and generation repairs after hurricane Maria in 2017.
110,000 customers in Puerto Rico are without power tonight. There
is no storm tonight in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, and
residents are U.S. citizens.
