Governor John Bel Edwards urges residents to use caution as Tropical Storm Cindy moves across the state. Halen Doughty has more…
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As Tropical Storm Cindy treks across the state today, forecasters warn residents to take extra precaution. Michelle Southern has more…
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The Louisiana National Guard wants residents to know they are ready to assist if needed as Tropical Storm Cindy moves inland. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Flood victims are not completing the survey to get federal assistance as quickly as state officials had hoped. Governor John Bel Edwards says only 26,000 people have completed the survey so far. He advises people to do so quickly because the homeowner assistance program is in full swing.
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Edwards says the first step to getting into the homeowner assistance program is completing the survey at restore.la.gov. He says it’s imperative that flood victims fill out this application, even if they’ve already applied with FEMA.
So far Louisiana has received $1.6 billion in federal flood aid. Edwards encourages every Louisiana resident who was impacted by the March and August floods to fill out the survey at restore.la.gov. He says there’s also another option for less tech-savvy flood victims.
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Forecasters warn residents to be alert as Tropical Storm Cindy treks across the state today. Stephen Carboni with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says Cindy still carries the risk of life-threatening flash flooding.
Carboni says tropical storm force winds will also be a concern. The winds can down tree limbs and power lines, and he warns the public to be aware of that possibility.
Alek Krautman with the National Weather Service in New Orleans says the heaviest rains will be on the eastern side of the storm. He says three to 6 inches is possible across the state, with some areas receiving 12 inches or more.
Krautman says along with the strong winds and heavy rains, there’s also an increased risk on the roadways. He advises drivers to take caution if you have to get out in the storm.
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With Tropical Storm Cindy moving inland, the Louisiana National Guard wants residents to know they are ready if assistance is needed. Major General Glenn Curtis with the Louisiana National Guard says they have pre-staged 100 high water vehicles and 33 boats throughout the southern and central regions of the state. He says they have additional assets available if needed…
20 parishes had declared a state of emergency as of Tuesday and it’s expected more will follow. Curtis says they are working closely with parish governments.
Curtis says the National Guard has staged vehicles all along with I-10 and I-12 corridors beginning in the Lake Charles area.
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A West Monroe man is facing a murder charge after human remains were found in western Ouachita Parish. Glenn Springfield with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office says the homicide appears to be three years old.
Springfield says 24-year-old Titus Harris has been booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center on one count of second degree murder. He says they aren’t releasing any more details about the victim until the identity can be confirmed, which can be difficult given the remains are years old.
Springfield says more arrests are possible as the investigation is ongoing.