Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is not out of the woods when it comes to Tropical Storm Harvey. Jeff Palermo explains why…

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President Donald Trump has approved Louisiana’s emergency declaration as Harvey bears down on the Texas Gulf Coast. The White House released a statement saying “This action will help alleviate the hardship and suffering that the emergency has inflicted…and provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures.” Governor John Bel Edwards is scheduled to speak at noon on the declaration.

The heavy rains and widespread devastation from Harvey are all too familiar to Louisianans, many of who were recovering from Hurricane Andrew 25 years ago today. Morgan City Mayor Boo Grizzaffi says like today, people came together to rebuild, but many did not know where to start.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry warns consumers to be wary of price gouging during this state of emergency. Deputy Director of Public Protection Mike Dupree says price gouging laws are now in effect to prevent businesses from hiking up prices on emergency supplies.

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Dupree encourages anyone who suspects price gouging to report it to authorities.