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Shreveport Water Restrictions Still Possible

BJ Kelley — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:16:26 +0000

OK, we’ve had way too many days with temperatures over 100. And too few days of rain! Because of that, back in August, the city of Shreveport had asked for voluntary water conservation. Since the rain situation has not improved, the city of Shreveport has now been looking at taking more drastic measures. There are [...]

Shreveport Ozone Action Day Declared

BJ Kelley — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:12:32 +0000

If you think the heat has been making you uncomfortable, just imagine how bad it is for those suffering from asthma!

The high heat, humidity, and lack of wind have prompted state officials to declare today an Ozone Action Day here in Shreveport.

Haughton Now Asking Residents To Conserve Water

BJ Kelley — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:14:00 +0000

Is it ever going to rain again?

This summer has been crazy. Dry, hot, and did I mention dry and hot?

First it was Shreveport. Then Blanchard.

Now, Haughton is asking help in conserving water.

Blanchard Water Shortage And Watering Notice

BJ Kelley — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:26:00 +0000

This heat and dry spell has just been brutal! I think the last time I remember rain was 1980 something!!!

Last week, the city of Shreveport asked residents to conserve water.

Today, I got an email from Cindy at the Blanchard Utility Department about their water situation.

Shreveport Asks For Help Conserving Water

BJ Kelley — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:32:59 +0000

Let's see... 43 days of 100 plus temperatures... And no rain. It's been a crazy summer so far!

Not only has the weather been creating a high demand on the power grid, it's also placing a huge demand on the water systems.

The city of Shreveport today asked residents to voluntarily conserve water. That way, there won't be a need for any mandatory measures.

SWEPCO Asks For Help Reducing Power Usage

BJ Kelley — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:38:55 +0000

Earlier today, AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) customers in Bossier Parish, near Benton, woke up to no power.

Due to some equipment failure, the outage could last until tomorrow (Friday) morning!

Now, SWEPCO is trying to avoid the use of rolling blackouts for the rest of us.

They are asking everyone to conserve power by turning off unnecessary lighting or electric appliances... and to limit use of you air conditioning by setting the thermostat up to 80.

Too Much Of A Hot Thing!

BJ Kelley — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:00:35 +0000

I’m not usually one to complain about the sun. After all, I’m always putting listeners on the air doing the Sunshine Dance because everybody like a nice sunny day! But I think I’m going to start some rain dances! Or maybe sending Robert and Erin on a hunt for water. While it’s been nice not having [...]