Flood victims can get a refund on the state sales tax when replacing property they lost in the flood. State Treasurer John Kennedy says it may not seem like much, but every little bit helps and the money will really add up.
For more information, visit latreasury.com and click on Sales Tax Disaster Relief.
Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge has been transformed from a shelter for flood victims into a multi-agency disaster warehouse. Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness says people should call ahead if they are making large donations to make sure that someone is there to help unload.
Steele says people can call 225-800-2227 to arrange a drop off.
The agriculture business took a huge hit in the recent flood. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says they don’t have the exact numbers on how many livestock died during the flooding, but they have aircraft working to connect lost livestock with their owners. The commissioner says the flooding has also caused a severe increase in the mosquito population.
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Livestock are not covered by ag 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 the deputies will patrol areas where there has been looting.
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Faulk says they want to help their fellow officers during a difficult time.