Free counseling is available to children struggling with depression after the recent floods. FEMA and the state Department of Health have teamed up in the effort. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Tropical Depression 9 is continuing its path toward the Florida Gulf Coast and is expected to strengthen. The National Hurricane Center has issued watches and warnings saying the storm could be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall probably Thursday afternoon. As of 7am, it was moving north at 2 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour.

How much aid will I get if I lost everything and don’t have flood insurance. That’s what lawmakers are going to try to find out today from state and federal agencies during a House Committee on Homeland Security meeting. Chairman Baton Rouge Representative Franklin Foil..:
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They are slated to hear from FEMA, GOHSEP, The Small Business Administration and the Department of Children and Family Services.

Sad news out of the Salvation Army in Lafayette. The center was robbed and during a time when the charity is trying to collect items for flood victims in the area. Commanding Officer of the Lafayette Salvation Army, Maj. Mel James, says the loss of food is the biggest problem. But he says they are still trying to bring hot meals to people…:
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He says monetary donations would really help the Salvation Army of Lafayette right now.