The hurricane damage is so extensive in Lake Charles that it will be weeks before people can live there again …
President Trump will visit Lake Charles and Orange, Texas this afternoon Last night he approved Governor Edward’s request for a major disaster declaration in 23 parishes following Hurricane Laura. Trump will survey damage and receive briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts.
In response to Hurricane Laura Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser urges Louisianans to volunteer to help rebuild areas of the state damaged by the category 4 storm.
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For information go to volunteer Louisiana dot gov And follow Volunteer Louisiana on Facebook and Twitter.
McNeese State hopes it can resume on-campus classes in a few weeks after it was damaged by Hurricane Laura. McNeese spokesperson Candace Townsend says they are still assessing the damage but says the school is committed to finishing the fall semester.