Governor Bobby Jindal warned Louisiana residents Wednesday that the state will be weathering Hurricane Isaac through Monday morning.
Jindal gave a midday address concerning the state of Louisiana as Isaac slowly makes its way north.
He said more than 4,000 people are in shelters across the state, and more are expected throughout today and tomorrow.
In the University’s Carl Maddox Field House, 122 special needs residents are currently being cared for, Jindal said.
Already, more than 5,000 National Guard soldiers are active in the state, and Jindal said he will mobilize 3,200 more.
University campuses south of interstates 10 and 12 are closed until Tuesday, but LSU has yet to announce closures past Thursday. Jindal advised students to stay updated with school administrators.
Jindal detailed the state of many coastal parishes including Plaquemines Parish, which is facing breached levees.
The governor has requested that all 64 Louisiana parishes be considered for additional federal aid to recover after the storm.
The eye of the storm was expected to pass over Baton Rouge at 1 p.m., but after a stationery night, Isaac’s impact has been delayed.
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