The House Committee on Homeland Security is hoping to get some answers today when they hear from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, the Small Business administration and the Department of Children and Family Services. Committee Chairman and Baton Rouge Representative Franklin Foil says whey want to know what options there are for flood victims.

Cut 7 (10) “flood insurance”

Foil hopes Congress will assist homeowners with additional funding.

Free counseling is available to children who are struggling with depression after the recent flood. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Behavioral Health, Dr. Jim Hussey, says if parents notice changes in their kids’ behavior, they can call the Spirit Crisis Line at 866-310-7977, or go to a private practitioner or a state behavioral health clinic.

Cut 15 (08) “group therapy”

The Public Service Commission will hear from Entergy today on the company’s plan to build a new plant in St. Charles parish. Commissioner Eric Skrmetta says Entergy says the new facility would save $1.3 billion in the first 30 years of operation. But he says Entergy customers will foot the bill for construction.

Cut 5 (09) “a month”

Skrmetta says Entergy claims the facility will use natural-gas more efficiently than other plants.

The Salvation Army is trying to replenish their food supplies after their warehouse was robbed. Commanding officer of the Lafayette Salvation Army, Maj. Mel James, says there are no security cameras, and there were no signs of forced entry.

Cut 12 (10) “the place”

James says monetary donations can be sent to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 3504, Lafayette