Curfews have been put in place in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension Parishes. There’s been reports of looting in East Baton Rouge and Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says the 10 PM curfew in the capital city is in place to keep everyone safe…
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Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says 75-percent of the parish is a total loss. Ard says they face a massive clean-up effort….
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Ard says between 15 to 20 thousand people had to be rescued from the rising waters in Livingston Parish.

The state registrar for vital records says eleven people have died as a result of the severe flooding, including one fatality in Rapides Parish. Five of the flood-related deaths have occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish. Coroner Doctor Beau Clark says the deaths are labeled as accidental drownings…
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The latest victim to be identified from Baton Rouge is Bill Borne, who was a successful businessman in the health care industry.

Governor John Bel Edwards says 40-thousand storm victims have signed up for government assistance through FEMA as result of the historic flood. Residents from 20 parishes are eligible for this aid as that’s how many have been declared a federal disaster area. Edwards has this message for those seeking help…
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To register for aid visit disaster-assistance-dot-gov or call 1-800-621-3362.