About 75-percent of Louisianans do not have flood insurance, which is bad news for the thousands of homeowners who lost everything in the flood. Michael Barry with the Insurance Information Institute says FEMA assistance will be available for flood victims who live in a parish that are part of the federal disaster declaration, but…:
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He still recommends that people without insurance register their damage with FEMA. You can do that online disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.

Curfews are in place in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension until conditions improve in those parishes. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson law enforcement has also started going door-to-door in flooded areas looking for storm victims:
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The curfews are also in place to prevent looting.

While tens of thousands of people have lost everything in the deadly flood, many are coming together to assist in recovery efforts throughout south Louisiana. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Twenty parishes have now been declared disasters. Governor John Bel Edwards assures other parishes and victims won’t be forgotten. The flooding event has now claimed the lives of 11 people, according to the state registrar for vital records.

The number of storm-related fatalities has risen to 11. Governor John Bel Edwards says 40-thousand homes have been impacted, and over 30-thousand people have been rescued. He says search and rescues are still ongoing in some parishes.

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Twenty parishes total have now been declared federal disaster areas.

Livingston parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested several people on looting charges, and they are reportedly working to keep looters away from homes and businesses. Parish President Layton Ricks says this is the worst flooding Livingston parish has ever seen. But he is hopeful that the community will pull together.

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Curfews are in effect for Livingston, East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes from 10pm until 6 am.

Many flood victims are returning to their homes and finding devastating damage. LSU AgCenter Housing Specialist Claudette Reichel says when you enter your flooded home, make sure the power is turned off, as well as, the gas. She says the next step is to look for structural instability.

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Reichel says residents should make a personal shopping trip before going home to buy protective gear and cleaning supplies.

Director of the Acadia Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Lee Hebert says because they are a very rural community, Acadia only has one open shelter but many flood victims are staying with family and friends. He says they’re praying the waters go down because so many residents have lost everything.

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Curfews have been put in place in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension Parishes. There’s been reports of looting in East Baton Rouge and Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says the 10 PM curfew in the capital city is in place to keep everyone safe…
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Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says 75-percent of the parish is a total loss. Ard says they face a massive clean-up effort….
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Ard says between 15 to 20 thousand people had to be rescued from the rising waters in Livingston Parish.

The state registrar for vital records says eleven people have died as a result of the severe flooding, including one fatality in Rapides Parish. Five of the flood-related deaths have occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish. Coroner Doctor Beau Clark says the deaths are labeled as accidental drownings…
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The latest victim to be identified from Baton Rouge is Bill Borne, who was a successful businessman in the health care industry.

Governor John Bel Edwards says 40-thousand storm victims have signed up for government assistance through FEMA as result of the historic flood. Residents from 20 parishes are eligible for this aid as that’s how many have been declared a federal disaster area. Edwards has this message for those seeking help…
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To register for aid visit disaster-assistance-dot-gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

Governor John Bel Edwards says 40-thousand storm victims have signed up for government assistance through FEMA as result of the historic flood. Sixteen parishes were added to the federal disaster declaration today and Edwards says they are looking to add more parishes…
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To register for aid visit disaster-assistance-dot-gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said in a Facebook post that 75-percent of the parish is a total loss. Parish President Layton Ricks says this is the worst flooding he’s ever seen and he’s hopeful the community will pull together….
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The sheriff’s office reports 15 to 20 thousand people had to be rescued from the parish.

A 10 PM curfew has been put in place in East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes after authorities in the capital city arrest 10 individuals for looting. EBR Sheriff Sid Gautreaux believes the curfew is needed to make sure residents and first responders stay safe. A curfew of 8 PM is in place in Ascension.

The death toll from the floods has risen to 10 as bodies of two men were discovered in wooded. One accidental drowning victim was discovered in Tangipahoa and the other was in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Acadia Parish is among the 20 parishes declared a federal disaster area. Director of the Acadia Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Lee Hebert says right now they have extensive flooding and they are not in the clear yet…
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Hebert says they only have one shelter available in their rural parish.

The death toll from the south Louisiana floods has reached 10. That’s according to the state registrar for vital records. Five of the victims are from East Baton Rouge. That’s parish’s coroner, Doctor Beau Clark, says the latest victim is 58-year-old William Borne, who is the founder and former CEO of Amedisys in Baton Rouge…
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Another flooding victim, a 49-year-old male, was discovered near a wooded area in Kentwood.

Governor John Bel Edwards said today they believe at least 40-thousand homes have been impacted by the floods. And he says search and recovery missions are still ongoing in some parishes…
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Edwards says over 30-thousand peopled were rescued from the flooded waters.

Some of the most extensive flood damage has occurred in Livingston Parish. Sheriff Jason Ard says 75-percent of the parish is a total loss. Parish President Layton Ricks says some of their residents are stranded…
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The sheriff’s office also says there have been arrests for looting in their parish.

Many storm victims are starting to begin the process of cleaning up from this historic flood. LSU AgCenter Housing Specalist Claudette Reichel says if your walls got wet, you need to get the saturated insulation out of the walls, because it can cause mold problems and wood rot…
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Reichel says it only takes two to three days for mold colonies to begin, so the quicker a homeowner can start the cleanup process, the better.

The total number of parishes declared a federal disaster area is now 12, as 8 more parishes have been added to the list. Halen Doughty has more…
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75-percent of Livingston parish is a total loss. That’s according Sheriff Jason Ard. Parish President Layton Ricks says there are over 25 shelters to house displaced residents…
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An estimated 20-thousand people had to be rescued from their flooded home.

The death toll from the south Louisiana flooding has reached 10. Five of them have occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish. Coroner Doctor Beau Clark says the deaths are labeled as accidental drownings,…
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The latest person to be identified from Baton Rouge is Bill Borne, founder and former CEO of Amedisys in Baton Rouge.

Most of the focus involving the flooding has been on the Baton Rouge area, but Acadia Parish emergency preparedness director Lee Hebert says their rural parish in southwest Louisiana is dealing with extensive flooding. He says they’re praying for the water to go down, because so many residents lost everything…
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Acadia is one of the 12 parishes declared a federal disaster area.

Governor John Bel Edwards says 40-thousand storm victims have signed up for government assistance through FEMA as result of the historic flood. An additional eight parishes were added to the federal disaster declaration today and Edwards says they are looking to add more parishes…
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To register for aid visit disaster-assistance-dot-gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said in a Facebook post that 75-percent of the parish is a total loss. Parish President Layton Ricks says this is the worst flooding he’s ever seen and he’s hopeful the community will pull together….
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The sheriff’s office reports 15 to 20 thousand people were rescued from the parish.

Acadia Parish is among the 12 parishes declared a federal disaster area. Director of the Acadia Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Lee Hebert says right now they have extensive flooding and they are not in the clear yet…
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Hebert says they only have one shelter available in their rural parish.

Many flood victims are starting the process of cleaning up the mess and destruction that the Great Flood of 2016 caused. LSU Ag Center Housing Specialist Claudette Reichel says says all wet carpet and cushioning must be removed and everything inside that had contact with the flood water should be cleaned and disinfected…
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Reichel says it takes two to three days for mold colonies to begin, so the quicker the homeowner can start the cleanup process, the better.

Eight parishes have been added to the federal disaster declaration, bringing the total number to 12. The eight parishes added are Acadia, Ascension, East Felicina, Iberia, Lafayette, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry and Vermilion. Governor John Bel Edwards says individuals who sustained damage in these parishes are eligible for government aid through FEMA…
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Edwards estimates 40-thousand homes have been impacted by the massive flooding.

Some of the most extensive damage has occurred in Livingston Parish. Sheriff Jason Ard says 75-percent of the parish is a total loss. Parish President Layton Ricks says some of their residents are stranded…
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The sheriff’s office also says there have been arrests for looting in their parish.

As many people enter their flood damaged homes, there are some important things to remember when starting the rebuilding process. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Organiziations like the Red Cross and United Way are accepting donations. Michael Williamson is the CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana…
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You can donate at united-way-S-E-L-A-dot-org-slash-flood.

The existing federal disaster declaration has been expanded to another eight parishes to go along with the four others that were previously announced. The eight new parishes are Acadia, Ascension, East Feliciana, Iberia, Lafayette, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry and Vermilion Parishes.

Governor Edwards says individuals who sustained damage in these parishes will be eligible for government assistance. He says 40-thousand people have registered so far.

About 75-percent of Livingston parish is a total loss. That’s according Sheriff Jason Ard who also says five-thousand people are in local shelters, but there have not been any fatalities. Parish President Layton Ricks says there are over 25 shelters in the parish…
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The sheriff’s office reports up to 20-thousand people were rescued in this historic flood.

Almost 81-hundred people were in shelters across south Louisiana last night. Halen Doughty spoke with one family in a Baton Rouge shelter…
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Many flood victims are returning to their homes and finding extensive damage. LSU AgCenter Housing Specialist Claudette Reichel says when you enter your flooded home, make sure the power is turned off, as well as, the gas. She says the next step is to look for structural instability…
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Eight more parishes have been added to the list that are eligible for federal disaster aid. Acadia, Ascension, East Feliciana, Iberia, Lafayette, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry and Vermilion parishes have been added to the federal disaster declaration. According to FEMA, over 36-thousand flood victims have registered with their agency in the hopes of receiving government aid.

Livingston Parish is one of the hardest hit areas from this devastating flood. Sheriff Jason Ard said in a Facebook post that 75-percent of the parish is a total loss. Over 15-thousand had to be rescued from floodwaters

And state officials have confimred an eighth fatality as a result of the flooding. Three of the deaths have occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish. Two people also died in Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes.

We are set to hear from Governor John Bel Edwards, along with FEMA administrator Craig Fugate. They are set to speak with the media shortly after 11 AM.

Over 11-thousand flood victims are at shelters across south Louisiana. Stella Williams and her three kids had to leave their flooded trailer in the Baton Rouge area. Williams is not sure where she’ll go next…
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The United Way of Southeast Louisiana is accepting donations and volunteers to help displaced flood victims. Emelie Gunn has more…
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