The Department of Children and Family Services issued over $44 million in disaster food benefits to nearly 110,000 households in the first two weeks of operations. They open nine additional parishes today. DCFS Deputy Secretary Sammy Guillory says if you were denied food stamps you can appeal…:
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You can pre-register online at dcfs.la.gov.

The American Red Cross says they are offering limited cash assistance to flood victims. Red Cross spokesperson Anthony Tornetta….
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The cash assistance is anywhere between 125 to 500 dollars and you can register at red-cross-dot-org-slash-la-flood-assistance.

The discussion about getting more aid to flood victims begins on the federal level today when Congress reconvenes for the fall session. Governor John Bel Edwards wants a two-billion dollar package that will cover housing, economic development and infrastructure repairs. Republican US Senator Bill Cassidy is optimistic Congress will help…:
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He says 49 parishes have been declared disaster areas this year as a result of flooding.

Fork Polk is looking to give a new home for 750 horses that currently roam and graze at the military base in Vernon Parish. Base spokesperson Troy Darr says the horses have become a safety issue for the soldiers who conduct training missions…
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Darr says so far they’ve had a great response from animal welfare groups.