President Trump approves Louisiana’s request for a major disaster declaration in 23 parishes following Hurricane Laura. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the approval Friday evening. President Trump has visits scheduled to Lake Charles and Orange, Texas this afternoon.
The number of deaths because of Hurricane Laura is up to ten and half of those victims died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Jeff Palermo has more…
Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the city is devastated and warns it could be weeks before some semblance of normality returns. Gator 99.5 Lake Charles on-air personality Buddy Russ says this is way worse than Hurricane Rita in 2005.
Governor John Bel Edwards surveyed damaged in central and north Louisiana on Friday along with other state officials. In Jackson Parish, in the town of Jonesboro several are without power and water and Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau (loo-no) says the lack of water and electricity are major issues for Rapides Parish also.
The number of water systems not operating statewide has risen to 82 many are down due to loss of power.