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State by state: Isaac lingers in Louisiana, soaks region

NewsCentral Staff

A summary of the latest situations in each state.

(CNN) -- Many areas are still dealing with flooding from Isaac, which made landfall Tuesday night as a Category 1 hurricane. As the system moves into the Midwest, Gulf states are cleaning up and getting back to business.

A summary of the latest situations in each state:

Louisiana

-- The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said it had rescued 1,537 people as of Thursday morning.

-- Louisiana announced mandatory evacuations for low-lying areas along the Tangipahoa River.

-- New Orleans and Terrebonne Parish both lifted curfews Thursday.

-- The National Guard will distribute water, ice and field ration meals at three locations in New Orleans.

-- New Orleans airport should open Friday, the city said.

-- The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana cut into a levee to help water drain from the Braithwaite and Scarsdale communities.

-- Tulane University has canceled classes for the rest of the week and will resume on Tuesday after Labor Day, according to the university's website.

-- Classes at Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, will resume Friday, the school said on its website.

-- More than 736,000 customers are without power, according to utility companies.

-- State government offices will be closed in 16 southeastern parishes Friday.

-- New Orleans City Hall will reopen Tuesday.

-- The U.S. Geological Survey said the Mississippi River flowed backward for nearly 24 hours on Tuesday.

-- Fifty-six parishes have issued emergency declarations.

-- Seven parishes announced mandatory evacuations in their jurisdictions.

-- Some bus routes opened but streetcar service in New Orleans, and Amtrak and Greyhound service to and from the city, have been shut down.

-- President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration for the state Thursday and federal aid is on the way.

-- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in charge of recovery operations, and more than 5,000 National Guard troops have been activated.

-- Most oil production platforms and drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico remain shut.

-- Cargo terminals within the Port of New Orleans have suspended operations.

-- Portions of the Intracoastal Waterway, Port Allen Route and the Atchafalaya River are open to commercial traffic, but the Coast Guard said: "All other waterways affected by Isaac are considered closed."

-- The Coast Guard said it had rescued 17 people and two pets as of Thursday.

-- The Texas A&M-Louisiana Tech football game, originally scheduled for Thursday in Shreveport, has been postponed until October 13.

Florida

-- Coast Guard air crews searched for a missing person who had been using a personal watercraft off the coast of Pensacola.

-- Isaac caused minor damage as it skirted South Florida.

-- Thirty members of the Florida National Guard were activated, the governor's office said.

Mississippi

-- A tow truck driver was killed after being struck by a falling tree as he was clearing debris off the road.

-- Mississippi announced mandatory evacuations for low-lying areas along the Tangipahoa River.

-- Thirty-one shelters remained open, housing more than 2,100 people.

-- All low-lying areas in Hancock County are flooding, according to local emergency management officials

-- There is "quite a bit of flooding" in Pass Christian, Harrison County emergency management said.

-- More than 76,000 customers are without power, according to utility companies.

-- More than 160 electric workers from Georgia were helping with power issues.

-- Two gas station owners were arrested and accused of price gouging. The attorney general's office said it has received almost 160 calls related to gas price complaints.

-- The president signed a disaster declaration for Mississippi on Thursday and ordered federal aid.

-- Thirty-four counties are federal disaster areas, according to the office of emergency management.

-- Residents can call 211 for information on shelters, assistance and transportation.

-- Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in parts of Hancock and Jackson counties.

-- About 1,500 National Guard troops have been deployed.

-- Gulfport authorities ordered the port cleared of cargo vessels.

-- The Department of Environmental Quality asked residents to report any sightings of oil or oily material to 1-800-424-8802.

Alabama

-- There are 780 customers without power, according to Alabama Power.

-- Forecasters are warning of gusty winds and additional rain.

-- More than 800 people remain in shelters, emergency management officials say.

-- Gov. Robert Bentley ordered an evacuation of parts of Baldwin and Mobile counties.

-- A number of roads remain closed in coastal communities, officials say.

Arkansas

-- More than 13,100 customers were without power.

-- Some areas may get as much as 8 inches of rain but most will see 3 to 6 inches.
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