The city of Lake Charles in southwest Louisiana has been subject to two hurricanes and intense rains over the past year. Tommy Eastman could lose coverage on his four-bedroom home, which has so far been unaffected by flood damage, because of rising costs for his flood insurance. Risk Rating 2.0 will affect a huge amount… Continue reading Flood Insurance Costs Increase in Louisiana
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Hurricane Delta Updates
Hurricane Delta Updates Looks like we are looking at the next storm in this historic 2020 hurricane season for Southern Louisiana. As of Wednesday morning, it looks like the Lafayette area is going to be hit again, with an even more potentially damaging storm. Because of the speed of the Hurricane Delta, flooding in Louisiana… Continue reading Hurricane Delta Updates
Hurricane Irma’s Deadly Path
Hurricane Irma With Hurricane Irma being the most powerful (Atlantic) storm in recorded history heading towards the mainland US, many people are worried about what is next. After rolling over the islands of Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday and into Wednesday, the massive category 5 storm is set to hit the Dominican Republic and Haiti on Thursday. Ultimately moving… Continue reading Hurricane Irma’s Deadly Path
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Tropical Storm May Bring More Flooding to Louisiana
Tropical Storm Cindy Update: 6-21-2017 11:30 AM With rain and winds most of the night but waking up to sunny skies, many Louisianans are feeling that we have missed a bullet with Tropical Storm Cindy. Truth is… The storm has yet to make landfall. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statewide State of Emergency… Continue reading Tropical Storm May Bring More Flooding to Louisiana
FEMA’s Route to SBA – No Government Assistance in Repayment
Where Will The $1.3 Billion Go? Those of us who had to borrow money from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to rebuild our homes after the catastrophic August flood as of now, are not getting government funds to help pay off that debt. As we stood in the stifling heat, under the Federal Emergency… Continue reading FEMA’s Route to SBA – No Government Assistance in Repayment
Find Louisiana Shelters
In need of temporary shelter from the recent Louisiana flooding? Below is the list of shelters in Louisiana
Obama Approves Disaster Funds
On Sunday evening, President Obama officially granted a major disaster declaration request for East Baton Rouge, Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa parishes. Officials said that more parishes will be added on a rolling basis as more assessments are made. When the President declares a disaster, it makes the way for federal funds to be released including direct assistance… Continue reading Obama Approves Disaster Funds
Road Closures
Below are the most recent road closures in Louisiana OPELOUSAS: Two major highways in Opelousas are closed because of flooding. Police tell us that U. S. 190 East (Vine Street) and LA 182 North (Union Street) are both under water and impassable. Police urge drivers to stay off the road. YOUNGSVILLE: According to police chief… Continue reading Road Closures
Body Found in Flooded Car
The death toll continues to rise as Baton Rouge police say they have recovered the body of a woman from inside a flooded vehicle in Baton Rouge. Casey Rayborn Hicks, a spokeswoman for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, says witnesses say the woman was seen last night attempting to turn around in high water when… Continue reading Body Found in Flooded Car