The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is seeking information via survey on damage.la.gov from anyone who sustained damage from the winter weather, which could potentially lead to federal assistance. GOHSEP Spokesperson Mike Steele says filling out a survey will help speed up the recovery process.
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Strawberry farmers are surveying crops after last week’s winter storm and it appears 30 to 35 percent of the crop is lost according to one farmer. Owner of Harris Farmers in Springfield, Trey Harris says despite covering the berries, the length of the storm impacted the crops.
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Harris says the peak of the season is mid-April giving farmers time to salvage their season.
Teacher unions are celebrating as K-12 educators can receive a COVID vaccine starting today. Matt Doyle has the story.
Pregnant women are also eligible to be vaccinated today, there’s been some public concern the vaccine can affect fertility, but West Jefferson Medical Center OBGYN Doctor Jennifer Bigelow says there’s no evidence that it does…
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Bigelow says the COVID vaccine is also safe for pregnant mothers.