Louisiana's congressional delegation is officially asking FEMA and the federal government for more assistance in the recovery from the recent flooding.
The Federal Government is currently reimbursing the state of Louisiana 75% on all flood recovery money spent. The state hopes to raise that rate to 90% but it will take an act of Congress.
As you file insurance claims and register with FEMA, cleanup from the August 2016 floods is beginning or continuing in South Louisiana, there are some things you should keep in mind. Sorting debris and not piling it up near fire hydrants and utility poles is important...
Earlier today, several Acadiana parishes were added to the list declared a disaster area by the Federal Government.
But what does that mean? We already knew it was a disaster.
Well, in the case of government assistance, the answer is plenty...
State officials believe a federal disaster declaration is imminent for portions of South Louisiana that were affected by the rising water. Here's what you need to be doing to expedite assistance for your family.
St. Mary Parish residents who sustained uninsured or underinsured losses to their property as a result of Hurricane Isaac have just a few days left to visit the State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Morgan City at 728 Myrtle Street. Here are the details:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Youth Preparedness Council is comprised of 13 members (13-17 years of age) from across FEMA's 10 regions and one of the panel's members is from Acadiana! The distinguished members from FEMA Region 6 are Dorian Tre'Vaughn Gregory from Breaux Bridge, La.