winter storm 2021

During Winter Storm 2021 in February, Lafayette Utilities System sent multiple crews to help communities in Jonesville, Natchitoches and Vidalia as widespread power outages swept through the state.

Louisiana utility customers will receive extra time to pay off their high winter power bills from February’s historic winter weather that produced a huge demand for heat.

According to reports, the IRS has extended the tax payment deadline for Louisiana residents due to the recent winter storms. Residents in all 64 parishes across the state now have until June 15, 2021 to file their taxes.

The move announced Tuesday frees up federal recovery assistance for certain parishes.

GOHSEP has just released their "Louisiana Disaster Preliminary Damage Self-Report" for you to report any damage from last week's winter storm.

Public Service Commission Chairman Craig Greene said once the winter weather has passed the PSC will investigate what went wrong and why power providers had such poor communication with customers.

Louisiana health officials have confirmed two more deaths tied to severe winter conditions, bringing the total number of weather fatalities in the state to five.

When the King family returned home to get more clothes, the fish tank in the daughter's room was almost a complete block of ice.

The Abilene Fire Department reports finding a 60-year-old man frozen to death sitting in his recliner inside of his home.

Winter Storm 2021 has wreaked havoc across Louisiana, with the northern parts of the state taking on a lot of ice and snow. With things in South Louisiana settling down, utilities companies are moving their efforts North to help assist our fellow Louisianans in their recovery efforts.

For anyone experiencing food insecurities from this week's winter storm, food is being made available this Saturday at Cajun Field.

Lafayette Parish Waterworks District North has issued a boil advisory effective immediately.

If you need to turn off the water valves in your home, officials say you need to contact the local water district.

Not only does the dog say, "No", but Malakai also shakes his head back and forth indicated that he really means no.

Two people have been arrested in connection to a looting incident that occurred at the Acadiana Mall where over $1,000 in merchandise was stolen. According to reports, the two looters were questioned by police about the merchandise and arrested when they were involved in a traffic accident shortly after leaving the scene of the crime.

South Louisiana is being asked to roll back its electricity usage once again.

UPDATE: I-10 has reopened throughout the entire state of Louisiana.

According to residents in that area, there are two bridges that are of major concern, which is probably the impetus for the shutdown.

UPDATE - As the inclement winter weather continues to cause issues across Acadiana and Louisiana, school closure information has begun coming in for 02/18 and 02/19.

Louisiana Water Company has just released some important information for all customers.