Missouri Task Force 1 is returning home after being deployed to assist with Hurricane Francine.
#Francine has made landfall as a Category 2 #hurricane in Louisiana – the 3rd continental US hurricane landfall this year (Beryl, Debby). 8 other years since 1900 have had 3+ continental US hurricane landfalls by 9/11: 1915, 1916, 1933, 1934, 1985, 2004, 2005, 2020. pic.twitter.com/B5UDLv6y5Y
— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) September 11, 2024
The 45-member team was ready to respond to any mission assignment but did not need to be deployed for emergency operations. They received demobilization orders on Thursday afternoon and will begin their journey back to Missouri on Friday.
The team is expected to arrive home on Saturday.
#Francine is now a Cat 2 #hurricane w/ max winds of 100 mph as it approaches Louisiana. Since 2000, 7 Cat 2+ hurricanes have made Louisiana landfall:
Katrina-2005-Cat 3
Rita-2005-Cat 3
Gustav-2008-Cat 2
Laura-2020-Cat 4
Delta-2020-Cat 2
Zeta-2020-Cat 3
Ida-2021-Cat 4 pic.twitter.com/zEknQfZetm— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) September 11, 2024
Hurricane Francine made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane, causing rising floodwaters, fallen trees, power outages, and damage to homes across southern Louisiana and into Mississippi. A state trooper was injured, and a woman was rescued from beneath a fallen tree.
The storm surge caused extensive flooding to many properties. Louisiana faces frequent hurricanes, making this a familiar scenario for residents. However, each storm brings unique challenges and emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness.
Francine continues to weaken and move slowly into Arkansas and Tennessee however, tropical moisture will still reside over the Southeastern U.S.
Rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall will likely continue into Saturday morning leading to flash, urban and river flooding. pic.twitter.com/LZyY9zsZk1
— National Weather Service (@NWS) September 12, 2024
Hurricane Francine knocked out power to nearly 400,000 people at its peak. Power restoration efforts continue across the state, with Entergy releasing estimated dates for power restoration in various parishes. As of 7 a.m. Friday, outages have been reported in Terrebonne, Lafourche, St.
Charles, Jefferson, Plaquemines, Tangipahoa, St.
Missouri team concludes Hurricane Francine response
Bernard, St.
John the Baptist, St. James, New Orleans, and Washington Parishes. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chiasson expects most power to be restored in the next two to three days.
Cleco has restored power to nearly all its customers in Iberia, St. Mary, and St. Tammany Parishes who lost power due to the hurricane.
The company has 1,755 contractors helping to restore power across impacted areas. Unexpected damage or inclement weather could impact restoration efforts and timelines. Customers with medical or other special needs are advised to make necessary arrangements for the night.
More estimated times of restoration will be shared as they become available. Power outage maps are available online through Entergy, Cleco, and Washington-St. Tammany Electric for the latest updates on power restoration efforts.
Stay tuned for more updates and remember to stay safe as recovery efforts from Hurricane Francine continue.
- ABC17News.”Missouri Task Force 1 to head home on Friday”.
- Weather.”Francine Slams Louisiana With Wind, Flooding Rains”.
- WDSU.”Power outage maps for Entergy, Cleco, and more”.