Flood victims are at Bass Pro Shop today in Denham Springs to receive water and food, and meet with FEMA representatives to apply for disaster assistance. Terry is a Denham Springs resident whose home was flooded during the storm. He says he lost two trailers and a truck but is lucky he can stay with his daughter….

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is touring flooded areas in Louisiana today. Trump took pictures with relief workers and offered his support to flood victims who lost their homes and personal belongings. Most of the people who came in contact with Trump were glad he came…

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Frustrations are growing in Walker in Livingston Parish over the lack of federal resources to help those affected by the historic flooding. Mayor Rick Ramsey says they’ve been told by FEMA that no temporary housing will be brought in for residents. He says FEMA will try to expedite some reimbursement but that isn’t enough…

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Ramsey says his most recent update states there is no intention of bringing in FEMA trailers or providing temporary housing.

As the state transitions into recovery, more volunteers and resources will be needed. Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern says if anyone wants to volunteer or donate to the Red Cross, they can go to RedCross.org. She says their work is far from over.

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American Red Cross president and CEO Gail McGovern calls the flooding in south Louisiana the worst disaster to hit the United States since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. She says they will be here as long as it takes for this community to recover….
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McGovern anticipates Red Cross will need 30-million dollars to provide relief efforts.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, along with running mate Mike Pence, have been touring the flood damage in East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes today. Trump is amazed at the level of destruction the floods left behind…
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Trump took pictures with relief workers and offered his support to flood victims who lost their homes and personal belongings.

Water and food distribution centers have been set up in Livingston Parish for the victims of the historic flooding. Emelie Gunn has more…
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The Baton Rouge Area Chamber says based on their analysis 110-thousand homes in a nine-parish area have been impacted by the flooding and the damage estimate to those homes is near 21-billion dollars. The report says Livingston Parish suffered the most damage, estimating 87-percent of the homes were damaged by rising water, but only 22-percent of the homes are covered by flood insurance.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber estimates 110-thousand homes have been impacted by the historic flooding within a nine parish area and their analysis puts the damage estimate to personal property at nearly 21-billion dollars. BRAC also says a maximum of 15-percent of all homes were insured against flooding.

South Louisiana parishes underwater just a few days ago are transitioning into recovery, but there’s still a long road ahead. Don Molino has more…
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Points of Distribution locations have been set up in Livingston Parish. That’s where flood victims can get water and food, as well as, meet with FEMA representatives to apply for disaster assistance. Terry is a Denham Springs resident whose home was flooded during the storm. He says he lost two trailers and a truck, but is lucky he can stay with his daughter…
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has visited with flood victims today in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and he’s now in Ascension Parish.

There are no plans for President Barack Obama to cut his New England vacation short to see the devastation in Louisiana first hand. It’s caused many Louisiana residents to wonder if Mr. Obama is concerned about the flooding disaster. US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the President can’t be everywhere, but he is up to date on the situation.

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Governor John Bel Edwards says he is not complaining in any way about our federal partnership.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is in Baton Rouge today. Trump was near Greenwell Springs this morning touring flooded neighborhoods. He slammed the President for not coming to Louisiana.

Governor Edwards’ spokesperson says Trump is welcome to visit Louisiana, but not for a photo-op. He says the billionaire presidential candidate should consider volunteering or making a sizeable donation instead.

As the state transitions into recovery from the 1,000-year flood, resources and volunteers are more important than ever. Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern says this is the worst natural disaster they have seen in years.

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McGovern says at one point 10-thousand people in the state were in shelters.

Flood relief efforts are ongoing in south Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says they plan to announce a housing plan today for those who are not able to return to their flooded home. He says they’ve been trying to determine how many people need housing and where they are now….

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Some are questioning why President Barack Obama hasn’t cut his vacation short to visit the flood damage, but Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s been pleased with the federal government’s response. Edwards added that if the President came to the state this week, it would cause a disruption in traffic, hamper recovery and relief efforts and law enforcement officers would have to leave their posts to help with security….
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is in Louisiana this morning, along with his running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Trump started his tour of the flood ravaged areas in Greenwell Springs in East Baton Rouge Parish.

AT&T and Verizon say they will provide a credit and free service to customers who live in parishes that have been severely impacted by the flooding.AT&T had a service outage during the height of the storm and the company says they will provide credit for those customers who went over their data plans.

Louisiana Economic Development estimates there are nine-thousand businesses impacted by the flooding. LED Secretary Don Pierson says they’re working closely with the US Small Business Administration to help those businesses get back on their feet…
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For those who live in heavily flooded areas of the state, they maybe without power for awhile. Entergy spokesperson Kacee Kirschvink says if a customer’s meter has to be removed or deactivated because of water damage, the homeowner will then need to hire a licensed electrician to make sure their systems are ready to go once repairs are made…
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About seven-thousand customers are without power due to the flooding.

Flood relief efforts continue throughout south Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says we are transitioning into recovery very quickly. At least 13 people have died as a result of the historic flooding. Over 40-thousand homes have been affected and 30-thousand people were rescued. The governor says crews are going door to door searching homes and vehicles in badly flooded areas to see if anyone else needs help…:
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Edwards says they plan to announce a housing plan today for those who are not able to return to their flooded home.

Edwards says even though people aren’t happy that President Obama is on vacation through all this, he’s not at all concerned about about our federal partnership…:
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He says we don’t need presidential traffic around the city anyway.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is in Louisiana to assist businesses affected by the flooding. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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State leaders are at the Baton Rouge airport at this hour waiting for GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump who plans to tour the flood damage in South Louisiana. His running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, has already arrive and was seen chatting on the tarmac with Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Attorney General Jeff Landry.

The White House says President Obama has no plans to cut his New England vacation short to come see the flood damage in Louisiana first hand, which has infuriated some Louisiana residents. Halen Doughty has more..:
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The floods that hit south Louisiana are the largest natural disaster the American Red Cross has responded to since Superstorm Sandy, the president of the relief organization said Thursday. Across the region, 4,070 victims spent Wednesday night in shelters, Gov. John Bel Edwards said.

Power has been an issue with residents who lost everything and are trying to rebuild. Entergy spokeswoman Kacee Kirschvink (Kursh-vink), says victims may have to make repairs to their electrical system before power can be restored…:
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About 5,000 Entergy customers are without power. Nearly 17 DEMCO customers are in the dark. Kirschvink says crews are working to re-energize lines.

Louisiana Economic Development is urging businesses impacted by the historic flooding to apply for any financial assistance. LED Secretary Don Pierson…:
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Pierson says the LED website will also have the most up to date information from DOTD, the Red Cross and other organizations.

Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is on its way from response to recovery from the deadly floods in south Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Residents are also expressing outrage over images of President Barack Obama playing golf on vacation this week while so many are suffering. The Great Flood of 2016 has claimed at least 13 lives. US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson
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Louisiana Economic Development is urging businesses impacted by the historic flooding to apply for any financial assistance. LED Secretary Don Pierson says small businesses in particular need help…:

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Residents in flood stricken areas in South Louisiana are pleading for help with their homes on Facebook. Most say their needs with regards to shelter and food are met, but manpower remains the biggest issue. Those offering help free of charge are overwhelmed with requests and some local contractors say they may not to get to some on their work orders for months.

LSU football players and Coach Les Miles visited the Celtic Media Center in Baton Rouge Thursday, where many flood victims who lost everything are taking shelter.

Flood relief efforts continue throughout south Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says we are transitioning into recovery very quickly. He says disaster food stamps will be available in 7 of the affected parishes starting Monday…:
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At least 13 people have died as a result of the historic flooding.

There are no plans for President Barack Obama to cut his New England vacation short to see the devastation in Louisiana first hand. It’s caused many Louisiana residents to wonder if Mr. Obama is concerned about the flooding disaster. US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the President can’t be everywhere, but he is up to date on the situation..:
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Johnson says more than 900 FEMA personnel are on the ground and hundreds more are expected.

Unfortunately, it could be a while before the hardest hit flood victims have power in their homes again. As of Thursday night, more than seven-thousand customers are without power and utility crews are working to re-energize lines. Entergy spokesperson, Kacee Kirschvink (Kursh-vink), says when water is involved, it’s a tedious process to reconnect power safely because water and electricity don’t mix…:
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Kirschvink says victims may have to make repairs to their electrical system before power can be restored.

According to a report from the Alabama athletics website, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban is asking the Tuscaloosa community and fan base to offer help to for those impacted by flooding. In a tweet, Alabama says it’s their time to give back, and to please donate and help those trying to recover.