The COVID-19 pandemic has been worrisome enough for residents along the Gulf Coast and the rest of the nation. However, the nation's heartland doesn't have to be concerned with Mother Nature's summertime sucker punch, the hurricane or tropical storm...
Thousands of Louisiana families are still relying on the government for housing three months after catastrophic flooding drove them out of their homes.
Flood relief money isn't rushing into Louisiana as fast as the water did. However, today should indicate where the first trickle of relief should be going.
The Restore Louisiana Task Force will meet today. Residents are hopeful that this will be the first step in the dispersal of federal flood recovery money for the area.
October 13 is the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance if your home or business was affected by the August flooding. Also, officials with FEMA say your claim may still be viable if you've been denied.
The concerns of Louisiana small business owners were heard yesterday on Capitol Hill. Senator David Vitter hosted several residents in a hearing on small business recovery from the recent flooding.
Over 200 flood affected Louisiana families have been approved for a manufactured home through FEMA. Only one trailer has actually been set up in the State.