An estimated 800 to 850 homes and businesses in Avoyelles Parish suffered flood damage during the downpours left by Tropical Storm Arthur. Governor Jeff Landry handed out supplies in the parish today and says officials are working to clean up the debris.
Residents who experienced flood damage are urged to report their losses to damage.la.gov.
The American Red Cross is also participating in the relief effort. Melissa Duplantier with the Red Cross says they’ve opened shelters in Mansura and Opelousas, and they’ll stay open as long as people need a place to go.
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If you’d like to donate to the Red Cross, text “REDCROSS” – all one word – to 90999. You can also visit the Red Cross website or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Cajun Navy 2016 volunteers aided Gulfport and Biloxi residents this weekend during sever flooding caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. Cajun Navy 2016 Spokesman Trey Williams says the volunteer group rescued several people, including one kayaker.
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The Cajun Navy 2016 volunteers have since left the Gulfport area and will be focusing their efforts this week on Avoyelles Parish.
Former LSU golfer Sam Burns was inches away from his first major title, finishing one stroke shy at the U.S. Open this weekend. At last year’s tournament, Burns held a one-shot lead at the start of the final day but dropped to seventh in the final round. Crawling back from a seven-stroke deficit, Burns says this year’s championship felt different.