South Louisiana parishes that were underwater just a week ago are starting to transition into recovery, but there’s still a long road ahead. Don Molino has more on recovery efforts…
Governor Edwards says FEMA will pay for hotel rooms for 30-days for flood victims who are staying in cars, hotels, shelters, or their workplace, but not those staying with friends and family. FEMA will reportedly contact people based on information they provided when they applied for federal aid.
The total value of all the homes lost in the flood in the Baton Rouge area could be up to $21 billion. That’s according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s preliminary analysis of flood damage in Louisiana, which estimates 31% of homes in the 9 parish Baton Rouge area are in flooded areas. President and CEO Adam Knapp says the preliminary data demonstrates just how devastating this flood is.
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Knapp says he hopes these shocking findings will be enough to persuade federal officials to give Louisiana more financial support.
The National Guard is distributing water, MREs and other necessary supplies for the flood victims. Sgt. First Class Travis Jenkins says this effort it to make sure people affected can get through to the next phase of their recovery. He says all the Guardsmen are happy to help those in need.