![]() ![]() They slept on air mattresses, relied on a stockpile of snacks and nonperishable food and hosts worked double shifts, all in an effort to provide round-the-clock coverage. Known among locals as the “hurricane station,” 19 station employees moved into WWL’s studios the day before to ride out the storm and keep the station broadcasting 24 hours a day to cover the aftermath and provide support for residents in need. ‘Hurricane Station’ WWL Acts as a Lifeline to Powerless CityĪfter Hurricane Ida left most of New Orleans without power, air conditioning and television, Audacy’s WWL AM/FM New Orleans, La., remained on the air and provided a reliable link between their listeners and the outside world. But more will follow with investigations and getting to the bottom of how this happened and what can be done better by the company.” “So, yes, the focus is on absolute restoration. And that’s what we’re going to be looking into,” she said. “I’m just wondering whether this could have been prevented. Hammer also spoke with New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno, who regulates Entergy New Orleans and raised concerns about how Entergy managed its transmission system. Investigative Reporter David Hammer interviewed Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May about the four-day assessment process to determine the best way to get the lights back on and explained how the fees Entergy customers paid for hardening infrastructure were spent. TEGNA’s CBS affiliate WWL-TV New Orleans, La., investigated on August 30 how a massive transmission tower collapsed due to high winds and all eight transmission lines from power company Entergy failed simultaneously, leaving the entire New Orleans area south of Lake Pontchartrain without power and on an “island” after Hurricane Ida. WWL-TV Investigates the Source of Power Failures I would also like to thank our partners Cox and Walmart who immediately answered the call to assist us with purchasing and providing supplies to help our students prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.” It’s not only our responsibility but our privilege to help our neighbors as we all continue to navigate through these very difficult times. "We know so many in Southeast Louisiana are challenged right now. ![]() ![]() “WDSU is proud to serve our community," said WDSU President and General Manager Joel Vilmenay. All morning long, WDSU provided the latest information regarding the 2020-2021 school year and aired a half-hour special presentation, “Reopening Schools: The Real Test,” examining the unique challenges students, parents and teachers face as they navigate the COVID-19 crisis. The Student Connection School Supply Drive was part of WDSU’s overall Reopening Schools day of coverage, dedicated to informing students, parents and teachers. WDSU News, a Hearst Television station in New Orleans, La., donated 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students in a recent drive. WDSU News Collects School Supplies during Day of Back-to-School Coverage ![]()
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