Governor Edwards hopes to provide information tomorrow on how they plan to provide temporary housing for the thousands that can’t live in their flooded home. Deputy Secretary for the Department of Children and Family Services Terri Ricks says there’s about four-thousand flood victims in shelters and many more living with family and friends…
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Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne told the joint budget committee they are considering cruise ships as a possible housing solution.

Officials continue to ask residents impacted by the flood to register their damage with FEMA. FEMA spokesperson Maria Padron says money could come fast, if paperwork is filed quickly…
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The number to call is 1-800-621-FEMA.

The Salvation Army is collecting donations to help the thousands of storm victims who lost everything in the flood. Don Molino has more…
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The LSU football team did not practice today, which gave them an opportunity to visit flood victims at a Baton Rouge shelter. Coach Les Miles brought about 50 players to the Celtic Movie Studios, where hundred of people without a home are staying. Many players, including running back Leonard Fournette, signed autographs and took pictures with the evacuees.