The National Flood Insurance Program has lapsed after Congress missed the Sept. 30 deadline. Nearly 500,000 Louisiana policyholders now cannot get new coverage or renew policies.
If you're cleaning up flood damage in your home, business or a neighbor's house, you're dealing with mold. It's one of the rudest visitors ever. You have to treat it like an uninvited guest.
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...
The 66th annual Delcambre Shrimp Festival was originally scheduled to get underway, Wednesday, August 17th. The festival opening will be pushed back...
The recent flooding has disrupted nearly every aspect of life in south Louisiana. Disasters escalate the need for emergency supplies. That includes blood. Supplies are dangerously low. Mitzi Breaux stopped by to update us on the situation.
Lafayette Parish, Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Craig Stansbury said his office has received and responded to a record number of calls.