Eight parishes have been added to the federal disaster declaration, bringing the total number to 12. The eight parishes added are Acadia, Ascension, East Felicina, Iberia, Lafayette, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry and Vermilion. Governor John Bel Edwards says individuals who sustained damage in these parishes are eligible for government aid through FEMA…
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Edwards estimates 40-thousand homes have been impacted by the massive flooding.

Some of the most extensive damage has occurred in Livingston Parish. Sheriff Jason Ard says 75-percent of the parish is a total loss. Parish President Layton Ricks says some of their residents are stranded…
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The sheriff’s office also says there have been arrests for looting in their parish.

As many people enter their flood damaged homes, there are some important things to remember when starting the rebuilding process. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Organiziations like the Red Cross and United Way are accepting donations. Michael Williamson is the CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana…
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You can donate at united-way-S-E-L-A-dot-org-slash-flood.