When in doubt, register with FEMA. That’s what state officials are urging residents who were impacted in some way by the devastating floods in south Louisiana. Sadly, many people who took on water did not have flood insurance because they weren’t in a flood zone. Michael Barry with the Insurance Information Institute says you can register online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA…:
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He says the typical FEMA direct assistance payments are around $10-thousand, depending on the disaster. Survivors in 20 Louisiana parishes may now be eligible for federal disaster assistance.

Many residents with DEMCO are without power in Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Livingston. CLECO has sent crews out to assist with the nearly 10,000 DEMCO customers in the dark. Entergy is reporting 13,000 people are without lights at this time.

The Attorney General’s Office is warning flood victims to watch out for scammers when it comes time to fix up their damaged homes. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Help for those whose lives have been turned upside down is pouring in. Volunteer Louisiana Executive Director, Judd Jeansonne…:
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He says people who want to help, can register at VolunteerLouisiana.gov.