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PINEVILLE, – Cleco is prepared for Tropical Storms Laura and Marco which are expected to make landfall over Louisiana early this week.
“Cleco prepares year-round for severe weather events, and hurricane season is no different,” said James Lass, director of distribution operations and emergency management. “Our storm teams are activated, and we are securing additional resources and equipment. We are prepared.”

Baton Rouge — President Donald Trump has approved Gov. John Bel Edwards’ request for federal assistance related to Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura. Gov. Edwards submitted the pre-landfall emergency declaration to the President and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Saturday, August 22.

The Confrerie d’ Abbeville, Giant Omelette Celebration board met earlier this week.
The board voted to cancel this year’s event, which would have taken place in the first weekend in November.
“It was not an easy thing to do,” Grand Maitre Arlene Collee said. “We know the economic impact we have on our community. We know the joy it brings to those who come. Our vendors were looking forward to it this year more than ever.”
Collee said hope remained even into the summer that this year’s event could take place.