FEMA warns those in the 16 hurricane ravaged parishes that have been approved for disaster assistance to be on the lookout for fraudsters dressed in FEMA vests who are trying to steal your social security number. Region Six spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says when you register for aid, you’ll get an ID number that is not your social security number, so…
Those who suspect a fraudster is working in their community are encouraged to call 866-720-5721.
The state is reopening submissions for pandemic EBT applications for families who did not apply in May and June. Department of Education Data Governance and Privacy director Kim Nesmith says if your child qualified for reduced or free school lunch, and missed time at school last semester, you should apply…
Cut 3 (09) “…$285 per child.” *cut down*
Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the rebound process from Hurricane Laura is intense, and complicated by the sky-high temperatures and high humidity impacting the region. Lake Charles temps are in the 90s today. Hunter says the city is working hard to get people back to the area, without having to use generators or rely on staying at the homes of family and friends.
Cut 11 (06) “…live here comfortably.”
According to the PSC, 96 percent of all Calcasieu Parish customers are still without power.
We’re less than a week away from the first game of the Saints season. Coach Sean Payton says he’s interested to see how the new-look Tom Brady led Bucs come out to play, and he’s expecting Brady to be at a very high level with all the new weapons at his disposal…
Kickoff is 325 PM Sunday