For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
This Sunday at 8. pm Animal Planet will be airing Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida which takes a look at what wildlife agents did to assist storm victims. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries press secretary Ed Pratt says in one instance a family was dealing with extensive damage to their home, and while not wishing to be rescued, they did ask for something so simple as a broom for cleanup purposes.
Cut 5 (10) “…said a broom.”
And October is breast cancer awareness month. Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says the most patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms and even though some cancers grow faster than others it’s always best to have annual screenings, so radiologists can compare your previous screenings and he highly encourages women to return to regular screenings if they haven’t already.
Cut 8 (12) “…affected.”
Annual mammograms are recommended for women over the age of 40 but LeBlanc says no matter your age if you notice anything out of the ordinary to contact your physician.
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Scammers have been filing false hurricane Ida claims with FEMA in hopes to make money off of unsuspecting strangers. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says these scammers need to know that local authorities are looking into their efforts to rip FEMA off and cause problems for actual Ida victims.
Cut 11 (12) “…if you will.”
Custer says the fraud perpetrated by scammers against FEMA after Ida can hurt the legitimate owner of a home seeking assistance from the agency and to report scams, fraud, and identity theft you can contact the Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
And tonight LSU will try to knock off an undefeated Kentucky team when they face the 16th ranked Wildcats in Lexington. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron says it’s not a fluke that Kentucky is 5-and-0 on the year….
Cut 12 (12) “..zone play”
The game starts at 6:30 PM
For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli