Members of the Louisiana National Guard continue to help with search and rescue efforts in Texas, as flood waters will not recede for some time. Col. Ed Bush says hundreds of rescues have already been conducted, and many Texans are now in shelters in Lake Charles. He says it’s been a combined effort of both Texas and Louisiana authorities to get help to the people that need it:
Cut 11 (09) “some guardsmen”

Tropical Depression Harvey is currently located in northeast Louisiana. Andy Tingler with the National Weather Service says rainfall totals in Louisiana along the Texas border reached over 30 inches from the storm…:
Cut 6 (10) “five days”
He says now they are watching another disturbance near southern Mexico, and Tropical Storm Irma off the western coast of Africa.

Reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program will be a top priority for federal lawmakers when congress reconvenes in September…:
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Louisianans who want to help with the Harvey relief efforts both in Texas and Louisiana can find ways to give at VolunteerLouisiana.gov. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says many Texans came to the aid of the Bayou State during last year’s historic floods, and this is our chance to give back…:
Cut 9 (09) “with big hearts”