Governor Edwards says worst-case projections for Hurricane Laura did not come to pass, but the state still faces a long recovery…
cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Edwards says four people have died in Louisiana as a result of Laura. In each case, it was a tree that fell on a home, including in Leesville where a 14-year-old was killed. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft says they have numerous trees down…
cut 7 (10) “…limited”

Residents in Westlake, Moss Bluff, and Sulphur have been told to shelter in place because of a chemical fire that contains chlorine from the Biolab Plant. State Trooper Derek Senegal says residents need to stay indoors with doors closed and the A-C off…
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BioLab is a chemical refinery plant in Westlake close to I-10. They make cleaning products and disinfectants

Congressman Ralph Abraham has been surveying the damage. He started his day in Lake Charles and then began making his way to the north and he’s amazed by the amount of structural damage he’s seen…
cut 11 (16) “…lot of damage”
Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s spoken with President Trump about Laura and the first president could visit the damaged areas in the near future.