Storm aftermath: Shreveport leaders provide updates and open shelters for power outages.
Shreveport city leaders discussed the response to the storms that impacted Caddo Parish on Thursday evening. SWEPCO reports 180,891 outages, and restoration continues to be a multi-day event. Partial Boil Advisory is in effect for some water systems in Caddo Parish. Cooling centers and free ice distribution sites have been established. Citizens are urged to report damage to their homes and businesses and to stay safe by avoiding downed power wires and using generators in open areas.