If you want to donate money or volunteer to help in the Hurricane Ida recovery go to volunteer-Louisiana-dot-gov. Dave Brannen has more…

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For FEMA assistance call 1-800-621-3362 or visit DisasterAssistance.gov. The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed another Ida-related death bringing the storm’s death toll to 13. A 74-year-old man in New Orleans died as a result of the heat

Senator Bill Cassidy says has talked with former New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond, who works with the Biden Administration. Cassidy says their meeting left him hopeful the current administration will assist with the recovery.

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Last January, Louisiana requested $3 billion to address unmet recovery needs after Hurricane Laura.

Hurricane Ida not only jolted southeast Louisiana, but its journey north has also claimed over 45 lives in the Northeast.  With national attention on the hurricane, Governor John Bel Edwards hopes it will rally Congress to approve funding for both areas of the state.

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