More people than ever are working in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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Louisiana is now up to 36 cases of cyclosporiasis the Department of Health reported yesterday. The intestinal parasitic infection can cause explosive diarrhea, and cases have been confirmed in over 30 states. Many infections have been caused by international food and drinks, but officials are still searching for a possible domestic cause, most commonly, contaminated fresh produce.
Some south-central Louisiana anglers will have new regulations for bass and crappie, a 12 inch minimum and five-fish daily limit for bass and a 25-fish limit and eight-inch minimum for crappie. The new law affects portions of the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterways. Ryan Montegue with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says waterways outside of the designated area will abide by the previous regulations.
Residents in Avoyelles, St’ Landry and Terrebonne Parishes who sustained flood damage during Tropical Storm Arthur can apply for FEMA assistance. Over 13-hundred homeowners have registered already. Nate Custer with FEMA says if you’re approved, the payment will be sent via direct deposit.
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To register, either download the FEMA app, go to disaster assistance-dot-gov or call 800-621-3362.