There are no plans for President Barack Obama to cut his New England vacation short to see the flooding devastation first hand. It’s caused many Louisiana residents to wonder if Mr. Obama is concerned about the flooding disaster. US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the President can’t be everywhere, but he is up to date on the situation…
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Governor John Bel Edwards says he has no problems with the federal government’s response.

Thousands of Louisiana families lost everything in the Great Flood of 2016. The Salvation Army is busying trying to provide much needed supplies and clothing…
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Plans are underway to determine temporary housing for flood victims still in shelters. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Over 85-thousand flood victims have registered for federal aid. FEMA spokesperson Maria Padron says FEMA plans to open disaster recovery centers where flood victims can ask questions. She says the amount of money a victim receives varies….
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She says the average payment is about 2-thousand dollars.