If you had uninsured property that was destroyed by floodwaters this year, you’re entitled to a refund of the state sales tax on those items. State Treasurer John Kennedy says this applies to the parishes that were federally declared disasters areas.
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To learn more, visit latreasury.com.

A warehouse on Celtic Media Studios property in Baton Rouge is now a multi-agency disaster warehouse. Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says they really need snow shovels, which are good for removing debris, but they are accepting a wide variety of items…:
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Steele says people can find a complete list of needed items at emergency.la.gov.

The historic flooding in south Louisiana not only destroyed thousands of homes but greatly affected the agriculture business. Ag Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says farming is a 13 billion dollar industry in Louisiana and 28 to 30 parishes were hurt by the flood.
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He says some farmers have crop insurance but not all commodities or parishes allow insurance.

Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are now in the southern part of the state to assist officers after the historic flooding. Lt. Dave Faulk says they’ve been helping throughout the disaster by bringing in amphibious vehicles and boats.
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He says they are also going to help in areas where there have been reports of looting.