(The Center Square) — A federal judge heard Tuesday from 10 states and 43 parishes as the Pelican State and others try to stop a new flood risk map that could hit homeowners in the pocketbook.
The hearing was in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in front of U.S. Di...
Southwest Louisiana residents still living in FEMA trailers from Hurricane Laura and Delta, will begin paying rent to continue to live in the government-provided housing.
Louisiana needs help and the federal government has been slow to open the purse strings. Governor Edwards is in the nation's capital today to see about securing more federal aid.
FEMA has some help available to families who have lost loved ones during this crisis. The federal agency is providing funding to help families with funeral and burial expenses.
Acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton says
At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters...