The White House says President Obama has no plans to cut his New England vacation short to come see the flood damage in Louisiana first hand, which has infuriated some Louisiana residents. Halen Doughty has more..:
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The floods that hit south Louisiana are the largest natural disaster the American Red Cross has responded to since Superstorm Sandy, the president of the relief organization said Thursday. Across the region, 4,070 victims spent Wednesday night in shelters, Gov. John Bel Edwards said.

Power has been an issue with residents who lost everything and are trying to rebuild. Entergy spokeswoman Kacee Kirschvink (Kursh-vink), says victims may have to make repairs to their electrical system before power can be restored…:
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About 5,000 Entergy customers are without power. Nearly 17 DEMCO customers are in the dark. Kirschvink says crews are working to re-energize lines.

Louisiana Economic Development is urging businesses impacted by the historic flooding to apply for any financial assistance. LED Secretary Don Pierson…:
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Pierson says the LED website will also have the most up to date information from DOTD, the Red Cross and other organizations.