Press Release:

• Louisiana Shelter at Home Program Reaches Another Milestone
  BATON ROUGE (October 27, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is announcing another milestone for the Shelter at Home Program. More than 5,000 homes have received temporary repairs through this program. This means more than 5,000 families can return to live in a safe, secure and habitable space in their own home while they continue long-term rebuilding. 21,552 people signed up for Shelter at Home since the registration for this first-of-its kind program opened nearly two months ago.
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• Assistance for Privately Owned Access Routes (Q&A)
  BATON ROUGE (October 21, 2016): Can FEMA pay for repairs to private road and bridges?
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• Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Extended to November 18th
  BATON ROUGE (October 17, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) received word that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state’s request to extend the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for flood survivors.
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• Shelter at Home Registration Deadline Extended to October 21st
  BATON ROUGE (October 14, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) received word that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state’s request to extend the deadline to apply for the Shelter at Home program. The new deadline is October 21, 2016. The need to extend the deadline became apparent over the last week as hundreds of Louisiana flood survivors registered for the program. As of Friday, October 14, 2016, the number of applicants has climbed to 20,897.
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• Louisiana Shelter at Home Program Hits Milestone
  BATON ROUGE (October 07, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is announcing a milestone for the Shelter at Home Program. More than 1,000 homes have received temporary repairs through this program. Those families now have the ability to stay in their homes while they make long term, permanent repairs.
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• Deadline to Apply for Shelter at Home Approaching
  BATON ROUGE (October 04, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) urges anyone seeking assistance through the Louisiana Shelter at Home Program to be aware of an important deadline. Homeowners must have a completed application into the system by October 15, 2016.
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• Louisiana Gets FEMA Money for Debris Cleanup, Home Repair Program, Public Safety
  BATON ROUGE (October 03, 2016): FEMA has awarded the state approximately $146 million to reimburse local entities for expenses related to response and recovery efforts as a result of August’s severe storms and floods.
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• Community Disaster Loans Approved by FEMA
  BATON ROUGE (September 30, 2016): Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved his request to activate the Community Disaster Loan (CDL) program for the State of Louisiana, which will provide assistance to local communities impacted by severe storms and flooding in August.
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• One Month Mark for the Louisiana Shelter at Home Program
  BATON ROUGE (September 28, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) continues helping people return home with temporary repairs through the Louisiana Shelter at Home Program. An estimated 150 thousand homes in Louisiana received damage during the massive August 2016 flood event. The Shelter at Home Program enables eligible individuals or families whose homes were damaged to take shelter in their own homes while they rebuild.
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• USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas
  BATON ROUGE (September 21, 2016): The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 parishes in Louisiana as primary natural disaster areas because of the recent storms and flooding. This means, some Louisiana farmers could be eligible for assistance.
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• Disaster Recovery Center in St. Martin Parish Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Serve Louisiana Survivors
  BATON ROUGE (September 19, 2016): The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a disaster loan outreach center on Thursday, Sept. 22, in St. Martin Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.
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• Disaster Recovery Center in East Feliciana Parish Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Serve Louisiana Survivors
  BATON ROUGE (September 19, 2016): The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a disaster loan outreach center on Monday, Sept. 19, in East Feliciana Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.
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• Disaster Recovery Center to Open in St. James Parish for Louisiana Survivors
  BATON ROUGE (September 15, 2016): A disaster recovery center is opening Thursday, Sept. 15, in St. James Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice.
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• National Flood Insurance Program Deadline Extended in Louisiana for Filing Claims
  BATON ROUGE (September 12, 2016): FEMA has granted an extension for Louisiana National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders affected by August’s severe storms and flooding to file proof-of-loss claims.
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• FEMA: Check with Local Officials before Rebuilding
  BATON ROUGE (September 12, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages you to check with local officials before starting to rebuild. As more financial assistance reaches survivors, more and more people are starting to repair and rebuild. We want to remind everyone to check with local officials before beginning new or major construction.
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• Louisiana Disaster Survivors Should Expect to Be Contacted
  BATON ROUGE (September 12, 2016): If you’re a Louisiana disaster survivor who applied for federal help, you may get a text from FEMA to let you know about your application status.
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• Where to Bring Your Donations to Aid Louisiana Recovery Efforts
  BATON ROUGE (September 11, 2016): A multi-agency warehouse has recently opened where volunteers can sort and store much-needed donations and supplies to support recovery efforts across the state. The warehouse is being operated as a partnership between the state and Louisiana VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster).
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• St. Tammany Parish has Additional ZIP Code Approved for DSNAP
  BATON ROUGE (September 8, 2016): The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received approval today from the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for an additional ZIP code in St. Tammany Parish that was impacted by recent floods to be added to the third phase of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).
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• Never Provide Personal Information
  BATON ROUGE (September 7, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and FEMA are aware that scam artists posing as FEMA inspectors have contacted disaster survivors and asked for personal information like Social Security and bank account numbers.
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• Louisiana: Know What to Expect During a FEMA Inspection
  BATON ROUGE (September 6, 2016): Expect a housing inspector to contact you if you’re in one of the 22 parishes designated for Individual Assistance, and you applied for FEMA help.
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• Extension of application period for disaster unemployment assistance
  BATON ROUGE (September 1, 2016): The Louisiana Workforce Commission is extending the disaster unemployment assistance (DUA) application period to October 14, 2016 for individuals affected by the August 2016 flooding.
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• Louisiana Disaster Survivors: Social Media Can Help With Your Recovery
  BATON ROUGE (August 30, 2016):Louisiana and federal officials encourage you to connect with them on social media to help you and your community recover from the recent severe storms and floods.
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• Free Legal Services Available To Disaster Survivors
  BATON ROUGE (August 30, 2016):Free disaster-related legal advice is available to low-income Louisiana flood survivors through a partnership among the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Civil Justice Center, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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• Disaster Recovery Center to Open in East Baton Rouge Parish for Louisiana Survivors
  BATON ROUGE (August 30, 2016):A disaster recovery center is opening Wednesday, August 31, in East Baton Rouge Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors.
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• FEMA: Read Denial Letters Carefully
  BATON ROUGE (August 30, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourage you to carefully read letters indicating denial of flood assistance.
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• Daycare Capacities Temporarily Increased in Response to Flood
  BATON ROUGE (August 29, 2016): While thousands of Louisianans have begun the long, arduous process of rebuilding their lives and homes ravaged by the recent and unprecedented flooding, the State Fire Marshal’s Office has quickly moved to address an issue of paramount concern for working parents—childcare—especially in light of the fact that dozens of licensed facilities were heavily impacted by floodwaters.
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• Registration Details Released for Shelter at Home Program
  BATON ROUGE (August 29, 2016):Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards released registration information for the Shelter at Home Program, a new program that will allow Louisiana residents whose homes flooded to shelter at their own home while they continue to rebuild, rather than relocating to a shelter, hotel or rental property.
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• LDAF to Relocate Shelter Pets
  BATON ROUGE (August 28, 2016):Tomorrow, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) will relocate pets currently housed in the mobile pet shelter located at the Baton Rouge River Center to Dixon Correctional Institute (DCI) in Jackson, La.
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• Gov. Edwards Announces Additional Housing Solutions for Flood Survivors; Introduces Shelter at Home Program
  BATON ROUGE (August 26, 2016): Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced several additional housing solutions for the thousands of Louisianans impacted by the historic flooding in the recent weeks.
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• Multi-Agency Disaster Warehouse Available
  BATON ROUGE (August 26, 2016):A multi-agency warehouse has opened to assist in bringing in much needed donations and supplies to support the recovery efforts across the state.
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• Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Iberville, Livingston and Vermilion Parishes for Louisiana Survivors
  BATON ROUGE (August 26, 2016):Disaster recovery centers will open on Friday, August 26, in Iberville, Livingston and Vermilion parishes to assist Louisiana flood survivors.
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• LWC bus tour to visit London Bridge Daycare
  BATON ROUGE (August 25, 2016):The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) announced today the first stop on its bus tour to flood-affected areas to assist residents and businesses in their recovery.
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• Extended office hours to accept disaster unemployment claims
  BATON ROUGE (August 25, 2016): The Louisiana Workforce Commission announced today extended call-center office hours to accept disaster unemployment assistance (DUA) claims.
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• Louisiana, FEMA Provide Manufactured Housing Units to Some Survivors
  BATON ROUGE (August 25, 2016):The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and FEMA are making manufactured housing units (MHUs) available to some survivors displaced by the recent severe storms and floods.
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• Disaster Recovery Centers Open in East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston and St. Landry Parishes
  BATON ROUGE (August 24, 2016): Disaster recovery centers will open Thursday, Aug. 25, in East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston and St. Landry parishes to help Louisiana flood survivors.
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• Strain to meet with Farmers impacted by Flooding
  BATON ROUGE (August 24, 2016): Commissioner Strain to meet with farmers and tour farms impacted by the historic flood event. There are two meetings scheduled Thursday.
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• Disaster Recovery Centers Open in St. Martin and Iberia Parishes
  BATON ROUGE (August 24, 2016): Disaster Recovery Centers Open in St. Martin and Iberia Parishes
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• Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
  BATON ROUGE (August 23, 2016):DUA provides temporary monetary assistance to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of a disaster.
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• Three DRCs Open in Ascension and East Baton Rouge Parishes
  BATON ROUGE (August 23, 2016):Disaster recovery centers will open Tuesday, August 23, in Gonzales in Ascension Parish and in Baton Rouge and Zachary in East Baton Rouge Parish to help Louisiana flood survivors. The centers are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday until further notice.
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• Additional parishes eligible for disaster unemployment assistance
  BATON ROUGE (August 22, 2016):President Barack Obama has authorized individual assistance for the parishes of Avoyelles, Evangeline, Iberville, Jefferson Davis, St. Martin, St. Tammany, Washington and West Feliciana, making disaster unemployment assistance (DUA) available to workers and self-employed individuals who lost work or earnings as a result of flooding that began August 11, 2016 and continues.
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• FEMA Extends Grace Period to Renew Flood Insurance Policies in Declared Louisiana Parishes
  WASHINGTON (August 22, 2016):The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that due to the damage and displacement caused by recent flooding, the grace period to renew flood insurance policies has been extended to 120 days, for certain parishes in Louisiana.
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• Strain to meet with Farmers impacted by Flooding
  BATON ROUGE (August 22, 2016):Commissioner Strain to meet with farmers and tour farms impacted by the historic flood event. There are two meetings scheduled this Thursday following the two held in Kaplan and Opelousas on Tuesday.
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• Strain to meet with Farmers impacted by Flooding
  BATON ROUGE (August 22, 2016):Strain to meet with Farmers impacted by Flooding
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• Volunteers Needed to Muck Out Homes
  BATON ROUGE (August 22, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging anyone available to volunteer to help clean and muck out homes with flood damage.
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• DRCs Open in East Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa and West Feliciana Parishes
  BATON ROUGE (August 21, 2016): Disaster recovery centers will open Monday, August 22, in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Amite in Tangipahoa Parish and St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish, to help Louisiana flood survivors.
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• FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance & Rental Assistance
  BATON ROUGE (August 21, 2016): FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance & Rental Assistance: Side-By-Side Comparison
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• DOTD Establishes Regional Transitional Transit Service for Flood Impacted Communities
  BATON ROUGE (August 21, 2016): Following historic flooding across south Louisiana, today DOTD Secretary Shawn D. Wilson announced the establishment of regional transit services for communities in the greater Baton Rouge area.
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• Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Two Parishes for Louisiana Survivors
  BATON ROUGE (August 20, 2016): Disaster recovery centers will open Sunday, August 21, in Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes to help Louisiana flood survivors.
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• FEMA May Provide Help with Hotels, Motels for Louisiana Disaster Survivors Unable to Live at Home
  BATON ROUGE (August 20, 2016):You may be able to receive assistance to stay in a hotel or motel if you’re unable to return home as a result of Louisiana’s recent severe storms and flooding.
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• DOTD: Carpool Ideas during Flood Recovery
  BATON ROUGE (August 20, 2016): As people in the flood-impacted areas of Louisiana begin to go back to their jobs, the Department of Transportation and Development would like to provide some possible tips to assist those who lost vehicles.
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• Carpool ideas for those who lost vehicles in flood
  BATON ROUGE (August 19, 2016):As people in the flood-impacted areas of Louisiana begin to go back to their jobs, the Department of Transportation and Development would like to provide some possible tips to assist those who lost vehicles.
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• DCFS Announces Parish Locations for First Phase of DSNAP
  BATON ROUGE (August 19, 2016): The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the first of three phases of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for residents to finalize applications for DSNAP benefits.
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• Official Statement Regarding Flood Impacted Cemeteries
  BATON ROUGE (August 19, 2016): If the public observes problems with cemeteries as a result of the flooding, please contact your local law enforcement.
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• SBA to Open Five Additional Business Recovery Centers to Help Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (August 19, 2016): The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED) and Louisiana Small Business Development Centers (LSBDCs) today announced the opening of five additional Business Recovery Centers to provide a wide range of services to businesses impacted by the severe storms and flooding that began Aug. 11, 2016.
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• FEMA: Don’t Wait to Start Flood Repairs
  BATON ROUGE (August 19, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) would like to encourage everyone to begin your home and business repairs now if possible.
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• Department of Health Updates Important Prescription Information
  BATON ROUGE (August 19, 2016): Due to the recent flooding, many Louisiana Medicaid recipients are in need of essential medications.
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• Joint Field Office Opened; News Desk Number is 225-382-1607
  BATON ROUGE (August 19, 2016): A Joint Field Office opened in Baton Rouge Friday, August 19, 2016 from which the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, FEMA, and other agencies will coordinate support for response and recovery for 20 Louisiana parishes as a result of severe storms and flooding that started on August 11 and continue.
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• Secretary Brown issues amended declaration in flooding emergency
  BATON ROUGE (August 18, 2016): LDEQ Secretary Dr. Chuck Carr Brown today issued an Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order concerning the flooding event that affected south Louisiana beginning Aug. 12.
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• Flood Re-entry Fact Sheet
  BATON ROUGE (August 18, 2016): RECOMMENDATIONS IF PROPERTY HAS BEEN FLOODED: Floodwaters could contain high levels of bacteria. Don’t drink or play in the floodwater.
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• State Shelter Seeking Specific Items for Evacuees
  BATON ROUGE (August 17, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has received a donation request for the flood evacuees at Celtic Media Centre shelter.
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• Changes to DME, Home Health, Rehabilitation and Personal Care Services Due to the August 2016 Flood In Affected Parishes
  BATON ROUGE (August 17, 2016): Medicaid recipients who live in one of the declared disaster parishes caused by the August 2016 flooding, and who need to replace equipment or supplies previously approved by Medicaid, may contact either a Medicaid enrolled or Health Plan contracted durable medical equipment (DME) provider of their choice to obtain a replacement.
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• Tips from Health Department for Flood-Affected Residents
  BATON ROUGE (August 17, 2016):The Louisiana Department of Health advises all Louisiana residents to be aware of the dangers flood waters pose and to take all appropriate precautions.
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• Consumption of Crops Exposed to Flood Waters
  BATON ROUGE (August 17, 2016): Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., says pay close attention to the Federal Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) warnings pertaining to crops exposed to flood waters.
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• LDAF Flood Update
  BATON ROUGE (August 17, 2016): This morning, a Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) strike team was deployed to the Lamar Dixon Expo Center to assist in managing the pet shelter.
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• Capital Area Human Services Offices to Open Wednesday
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016): Capital Area Human Services has informed the Louisiana Department of Health that the following service locations in the Baton Rouge area will be open the rest of this week.
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• Health Department Advises Residents and Restaurants in Flood-Affected Areas
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016):The Louisiana Department of Health offers advice to Louisiana residents with private drinking water wells and to restaurants that are in areas affected by the recent storm system that caused flooding throughout the state.
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• How to Register to be a Medical or Shelter Volunteer
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016): The Louisiana Department of Health has received numerous requests from individuals and health care professionals who are ready to volunteer to meet the health and medical needs of residents who were displaced because of the current flooding event.
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• State Activates Joint Information Center for Public Information on Flood Fight ***For Media Inquiries Only***
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016): Due to the high volume of media inquiries related to Louisiana’s response to the current flooding, the state has activated its Joint Information Center (JIC).
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• Take a Selfie: Attorney General Jeff Landry Encourages Louisianans Use Technology to Prevent Fraud in Flooding Aftermath
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016): In the aftermath of the disaster in South Louisiana, Attorney General Jeff Landry is unleashing a new initiative in order to help those rebuilding their lives and homes.
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• Gov. Edwards: 20 Parishes Receive Federal Declaration
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016):Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that a total of 20 parishes have been declared a major disaster by the federal government.
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• Hire Licensed Arborists/Contractors to Work on Storm-Damaged Trees and Property
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016): Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is reminding residents to hire only professional-licensed arborists to perform work on storm-damaged trees.
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• Protect Homes and Businesses from Pests after Flooding
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016): Once flooding recedes and repairs begin on homes and businesses, Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., urges builders and homeowners to take steps to prevent the spread of termites and rodents.
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• The Flood Fight Continues in Louisiana
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016): The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness continues 24 hour operations in response to the massive flood event still impacting much of the state.
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• Additional Parishes Added to Federal Disaster Declaration
  BATON ROUGE (August 16, 2016): Gov. John Bel Edwards’ request that President Barack Obama expand the existing federal declaration for the state of Louisiana to include additional parishes has been granted.
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• Department of Health issues Important Prescription Information for Medicaid Recipients
  BATON ROUGE (August 15, 2016):Due to the recent flooding, many Louisiana Medicaid recipients are in need of essential medications.
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• LDAF Rolls Out Mobile Pet Shelter
  BATON ROUGE (August 15, 2016): Today, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) activated its mobile pet shelter to the Baton Rouge River Center which is now sheltering evacuees.
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• Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce $500,000 towards Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts
  BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS (August 15, 2016): Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and in-kind donations of $500,000 to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by the floods in Louisiana.
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• Free Louisiana and Mississippi Disaster Home Cleanup Hotline Available Now
  BATON ROUGE (August 15, 2016): From now through September 16, 2016, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center and VisionLink, are staffing and supporting a free hotline for the survivors of the Louisiana/Mississippi floods.
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• Flooding update
  BATON ROUGE (August 15, 2016): My fellow Louisianans – Our state is currently experiencing a historic flooding event that is breaking every record.
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• Red Cross Urges Residents to Register as Safe and Well
  BATON ROUGE (August 15, 2016): Right now it’s important to connect with your loved ones who are concerned about your well-being.
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• Department of Health to Open Shelter For People With Special Medical Conditions
  BATON ROUGE (August 14, 2016):An evacuation shelter for people with special medical conditions only is now open on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge.
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• Ag & Forestry Emergency Personnel Respond to Historic Flooding
  BATON ROUGE (August 14, 2016): Today, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain and State Forester Wade Dubea delivered 50 pet crates to a shelter location in Lafayette accepting animals.
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• Ochner Provides Family Hotline for Transfers
  BATON ROUGE (August 14, 2016): Earlier this afternoon, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge (O’Neal campus) transferred approximately 40 critically ill patients to other Ochsner facilities due to severe weather and flooding around the hospital.
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• Volunteers Should Use the Following to Register to Provide Assistance
  BATON ROUGE (August 14, 2016): Anyone that would like to provide assistance for the ongoing severe weather and flooding event should call the American Red Cross at 855.489.2528.
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• Louisiana State Police and Other First Responders Providing Support to Stranded Motorists on I-12
  BATON ROUGE (August 14, 2016): The Louisianan State Police (LSP) Air Support Unit is currently flying to the I-12 area to continue support efforts for stranded motorists.
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• Louisiana Nationl Guard's search and rescue operations increase Air, land, boat rescues continue
  NEW ORLEANS (August 13, 2016): The Louisiana National Guard has rescued nearly 500 people and 61 pets during search and rescue operations due to heavy flooding in seven different parishes, including 15 rescues by air, during the last 24 hours.
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• Greensburg Man Killed When Vehicle is Swept Off Road in Dangerous Flood Waters
  St. Helena Parish (August 13, 2016): Yesterday evening, shortly after 7:00 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop L was notified of a vehicle that was off the roadway on the south side of LA 10 at Darlings Creek, three miles west of LA 1043.
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• Gov. Edwards to Hold Press Conference on Severe Weather
  BATON ROUGE (August 13, 2016): Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold a press conference to discuss the severe weather in Louisiana. The press conference will take place following a briefing of the Unified Command Group at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).
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• Red Cross Supporting Reception Centers Across Region for Flash Flooding Evacuees
  BATON ROUGE (August 12, 2016): The American Red Cross is collaborating with parish officials as it supports reception centers across the region and plans for overnight shelters.
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• Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency
  BATON ROUGE (August 12, 2016): Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency for the entire state of Louisiana as a result of severe weather. The declaration is in effect until Saturday, Sept.10, 2016.
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• Louisiana National Guard responding to heavy flash flooding
  BATON ROUGE (August 12, 2016): At the request of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Louisiana National Guard has mobilized personnel and equipment to assist local, parish and state emergency officials with heavy flash flooding in Iberia, Lafayette, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and West Feliciana parishes.
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• Red Cross Supporting Reception Centers Across Region for Flash Flooding Evacuees
  BATON ROUGE (August 12, 2016): The American Red Cross is collaborating with parish officials as it supports reception centers across the region and plans for overnight shelters.
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DISASTER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION

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DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER INFORMATION

TANGIPAHOA PARISH	St. Helena Parish	East Baton Rouge	East Baton Rouge	West Feliciana	Ascension Parish
Former Parish Tourism Building 42271 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA 70443 -------------------- Amite City Office Complex 721 S. First St. Amite, La. 70422	St. Helena Environmental Health Unit 53 N. 2nd St. Greensburg, LA 70441	New Hope Baptist Church 5856 Greenwell Springs Rd. Baton Rouge, La. 70806 -------------------- 2nd Baptist Church 914 N. Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge, La. 70802 -------------------- Zachary Men's Club 5746 Rollins Road Zachary, La. 70791	St. Louis King of France Catholic Church 2121 N. Sherwood Forest Dr. Baton Rouge, La. 70815 ___________________________ City of Central Parking Lot 13421 Hooper Rd. Central, La. 70818	Independence Community Center 10494 State Highway 965 St. Francisville, La. 70775	Lamar Dixon Expo 9039 S. St. Landry Ave. Gonzales, La. 70737

St.Martin Parish	East Feliciana	Livingston	St. Landry parishes	Iberia Parish	Iberville Parish	Vermilion Parish
Veterans Home 800 Veterans Dr. Breaux Bridge, La. 70517	Early Learning Center Gym 9414 Plank Rd. Clinton, La. 70772	Word Ministries 1960 W. Laurel Ave. Eunice, La. 70535 _____________________ American Legion Hall 26200 Highway 43 Springfield, LA 70462	St. Joseph Catholic Church 15710 Highway 16 French Settlement, La. 70733	Iberia Parish Fire Protection District Training Center 2417 Darnall Road New Iberia, La. 70560	East Iberville Gym 3285 Highway 75 St. Gabriel, LA 70776	Old Health Unit 401 S. St. Charles St. Abbeville, LA 70510

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) INFORMATION

SBA Business Recovery Centers

The centers will provide a one-stop location for businesses to access a variety of specialized help. Specialists from SBA and LSBDC will be available to meet individually with each business owner. No appointment is necessary. All services are provided free of charge. Click here for SBA General Information

LIVINGSTON PARISH	ASCENSION PARISH	EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH	LAFAYETTE PARISH	TANGIPAHOA PARISH
Southeastern Louisiana University Clausen Family Building Literacy and Technology Center-Room 119 9261 Florida Boulevard Walker, LA 70785 Opens 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Mondays-Fridays, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m	Bancorp South Bank 13423 Highway 73 Prairieville, LA 70769 Opens 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22 Mondays-Fridays, 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m	Louisiana State Archives (Corner of I-12 and Essen Lane) 3851 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Opens 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Mondays - Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m ____________________________ Baker Workforce Development Center 3262 Baker Blvd Baker, LA 70714 Opens 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22 Mondays-Saturdays, 8a.m. - 4:30p.m. Sundays, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.	Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) Executive Conference Room 537 Cajundome Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70506 Opens 9 a.m. Thursday, Monday, Aug. 22 Mondays-Saturdays, 9a.m. - 6p.m. Sundays, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.	Amite Chamber of Commerce 101 SE Central Ave. Amite, LA 70422 Opens 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Mondays-Saturdays, 9a.m. - 6p.m. Sundays, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

PROCLAMATIONS

• PROCLAMATION NO. 111 JBE 2016: STATE OF EMERGENCY - HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING

SHELTER INFORMATION

For shelter information contact your Parish OHSEP.

STATE OFFICES CLOSURE INFORMATION

State employees should be aware of the following phone numbers to call, which will be updated with information regarding office closures: 1.800.360.9660 or 225.342.0498.

BUSINESS STATUS APP

The Louisiana Business EOC has posted a BUSINESS STATUS APP to permit businesses to report their OPEN/CLOSED condition. Please follow this link to access the application: Click here.

Imagery Swipe map

• Please click the link below to access the Imagery Swipe map. This is an interactive map, click and zoom to locate an area. (We are continually updating the image data. Your area may not be currently displayed.)

  Imagery Swipe Map

AUGUST 2016 FLOOD AERIAL PHOTOS

• Please click the picture below to access the 2016 August Heavy Rain and Flooding Event aerial pictures. This is an interactive map, click and zoom to locate an area.

  

PREPAREDNESS + SAFETY TIPS

• For preparedness tips visit: www.GetAGameplan.org
• Do not walk through flowing water, as drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet;
• Do not drive your car through a flooded area, as it does not take much water to carry away a vehicle. Do not drive around road barriers, because you do not know if the road of a bridge has been washed out;
• Stay away from power lines and electrical wires, as electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to your utility company.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION SOURCES:

Click the hyperlinks below for important information
For lists of flood alerts across the state from the National Weather Service: click here
For contact information for local Office of Emergency Preparedness: click here
For regular updates through social media: facebook,   twitter
ALERT FM - Emergency Alerts Weather App now available for iPhone and iPad in the Apple iTunes Store!

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