Great News? Is anyone reading the article? Conditions are primitive. This is not a return to normal life.
Parish leaders advise that women should not travel alone into the parish.
Bring bottled water. Do not attempt to drink the water from the faucet.
If you need to flush a toilet, the first flush will work, but the second flush will require more water.
No stores are open in Jefferson Parish. If you need anything, you must bring it in with you, including fuel for your vehicle.
People can stay for a night or two, but conditions are primitive because of a lack of electricity, water and sanitation services.
Drive carefully since many traffic signals and traffic signs have been destroyed.
A full curfew remains in effect from dusk to dawn.
Some items that you might want to bring include:
Cameras for insurance documentation
Prescription drugs
Non-perishable foods
Sanitation supplies
Plastic bags
Disinfectant
Batteries
Baby supplies
Manual can opener
Paper plates, cups, napkins, etc.
It's not like they are returning to any sort of life or normalcy if they go back, and it certainly doesn't sound as if this is anything more than a
chance to grab what you can.
