There are no plans for President Barack Obama to cut his New England vacation short to see the devastation in Louisiana first hand. It’s caused many Louisiana residents to wonder if Mr. Obama is concerned about the flooding disaster. US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the President can’t be everywhere, but he is up to date on the situation.
Governor John Bel Edwards says he is not complaining in any way about our federal partnership.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is in Baton Rouge today. Trump was near Greenwell Springs this morning touring flooded neighborhoods. He slammed the President for not coming to Louisiana.
Governor Edwards’ spokesperson says Trump is welcome to visit Louisiana, but not for a photo-op. He says the billionaire presidential candidate should consider volunteering or making a sizeable donation instead.
As the state transitions into recovery from the 1,000-year flood, resources and volunteers are more important than ever. Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern says this is the worst natural disaster they have seen in years.
McGovern says at one point 10-thousand people in the state were in shelters.
Flood relief efforts are ongoing in south Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says they plan to announce a housing plan today for those who are not able to return to their flooded home. He says they’ve been trying to determine how many people need housing and where they are now….