Historic flooding across south Louisiana has resulted in power outages, rescue missions, and unfortunately even deaths. Governor John Bel Edwards spoke as a press conference today…

Cut 23 (21) “…at this point”

Edwards says there have been two confirmed deaths. One in East Baton Rouge Parish, and one in St. Helena parish.  He says more search and rescue missions are underway. Edwards says the power has been cut off at the governor’s mansion because the basement flooded. He advises everyone to stay home and stay off the road, unless they have been advised to evacuate.

State Emergency Officials from throughout the bottom half of the state are saying the amount of rain that’s fallen, in such a short period of time, is reaching historic proportions. Frank Reviette with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says their might be some slight progression of this
system to the northwest today and tomorrow…:
CUT 21 (08) “away from the region”
Governor John Bel Edwardsa has declared a state of emergency.

A 68-year-old man from Zachary drowned while he was trying to escape floodwaters at his home, according to reports. Adam Einck with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says this is worse than what we saw in March and they are urging people who know they are prone to flooding to go ahead and leave to avoid the need for rescue…:
cut 22 (10) “get out”