FEMA housing units are returning to Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story:
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The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness updated state leaders on the latest numbers on the flooding response today. They say nearly 85,000 homes were damaged in the disaster, about 2,700 remain in shelters where it was about 11,000 at the max. GOHSEP added that state agencies made more than 15,000 rescues, and an additional 13,000 people were rescued by the parish or private citizens.

Triple-A is warning motorists looking to purchase a used car to beware of flood damaged vehicles for sale. Spokesperson Don Redman says usually damaged cars are quickly moved farther away from the devastated areas as early as one week after the disaster. He says be careful when buying a car off of Craigslist or resale sites…:
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Redman says recommends getting a Carfax report to learn about the vehicle’s history.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission announced today extended call-center office hours to accept disaster unemployment assistance claims. LWC staff members will answer calls made to 1-866-783-5567 and assist individuals file for DUA from 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. until further notice.