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• DSNAP application process for Hurricane Ida victims continues; find out how to apply here Play Video

  September 20, 2021 7:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Those who lost food due to the impact of Hurricane Ida can begin applying for food assistance to help replace the items lost, beginning Monday. According to The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), a number of Louisiana residents in 25 parishes will be... more »

• Local nun says sisters in need of aid after Haiti earthquake Play Video

  August 16, 2021 7:15 PM

  Nearly 1,300 people were killed and thousands were injured after a 7.2-Magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday. For Sister Martha Abshire with the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, this hits close to home. Their convent in Aquin, was damaged in the earthquake. "My heart hit the floor. I... more »

• FEMA: How to appeal FEMA's decision on your application

  June 28, 2021 12:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Following a series of flooding incidents in south Louisiana, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued guidance related to appealing a FEMA decision in regards to disaster relief. In a Monday, June 28 statement, FEMA said: "An appeal letter allows you to ask FEMA for... more »

• Federal gov issues guidance regarding FEMA Decision Letters

  June 21, 2021 12:16 PM

  According to a Monday news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Louisiana residents who applied for federal assistance after sustaining damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from May 17 - 21 should expect to receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. ... more »

• Ascension Parish flood debris removal to begin next week

  June 11, 2021 12:07 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish residents impacted by flooding during May of 2021 will soon see flood debris removed from the area. According to a Friday news release from the Ascension Parish Government, DRC Emergency Services will begin removing construction and demolition debris during the later part of the... more »

• Wednesday morning brings power restoration, less rain as flood relief efforts continue Play Video

  May 19, 2021 8:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Even as disaster relief efforts are underway Wednesday, Baton Rouge residents are keeping a close eye on current weather conditions. The region remains under a Flash Flood Watch until Wednesday evening and weather experts say an additional one to three inches of rain may fall in... more »

• EBR residents now able to apply for assistance from Disaster SNAP Program Play Video

  April 12, 2021 7:31 AM

  According to The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), East Baton Rouge is among the 23 Louisiana parishes that have been granted federal approval to participate in the virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP). The parishes were approved for special government assistance due to the impact... more »

• FEMA: Disaster Recovery Center to expand services with Appeals Center in Calcasieu Parish

  December 4, 2020 9:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Friday morning bulletin regarding its intention to enhance certain features of public assistance provided by The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) operating at the Lake Charles Civic Center. FEMA explained that since this DRC has two drive-thru lanes, FEMA... more »

• FEMA deadline to register for Hurricane Laura looms

  November 25, 2020 10:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) renters and homeowners in parishes designated for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Laura have until Friday, Nov. 27 to register for help. Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance and repair or replacement of damaged... more »

• FEMA deadline to register for Hurricane Laura assistance extended

  October 27, 2020 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Laura who want to register for disaster assistance from FEMA have been granted more time to do so. The deadline to register has been extended until November 27 in all parishes designated for Individual Assistance following Hurricane Laura. Homeowners and... more »

• FEMA deadline to register for Hurricane Laura help looms

  October 13, 2020 6:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Renters and homeowners in parishes designated for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Laura have until Oct. 27 to register for aid. Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance, and reconstruction or replacement of damaged property. Additionally, grants may be available to help with other... more »

• Multiple FEMA disaster recovery centers close due to Hurricane Delta

  October 8, 2020 5:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE – According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a drive-thru Disaster Recovery Center has closed in Shreveport at Independence Stadium in Caddo parish, and a second Center in Monroe at the Civic Center will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. In addition to these closures,... more »

• Deadline to register for FEMA help less than 30 days away Play Video

  September 28, 2020 5:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — FEMA announced Saturday that renters and homeowners in parishes designated for the federal organization's assistance in response to damage from Hurricane Laura have until Oct. 27 to register for help. Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance and repair or replacement of damaged property.... more »

• FEMA: Caddo, Vernon Parish relief centers remain temporarily closed due to weather

  September 22, 2020 7:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The drive-thru Disaster Recovery Centers in the cities of Leesville and Shreveport are closed temporarily due to predicted inclement weather, FEMA says. The Leesville center will reopen Friday, Sept. 25, weather permitting. The Shreveport location will open when it is safe to do so. Other... more »

• FEMA closes operations in multiple parishes due to inclement weather on Monday

  September 21, 2020 5:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA announced Sunday that all of its operations in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes will shut down on Monday, September 21 due to predicted inclement weather. This includes all Drive-thru Disaster Recovery Centers and Mobile Registration Intake Centers. The centers will reopen... more »

• Change to DSNAP program allows all La residents to apply any day, regardless of last name

  September 21, 2020 5:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana officials announced Sunday that following a change in the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP), residents in all 21 parishes approved for DSNAP benefits can apply for benefits any day of the week, regardless of their last names, until Wednesday, September 23. This new allowance... more »

• FEMA: Hurricane victims must keep in touch and update information to avoid delays

  September 7, 2020 10:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA issued an announcement Monday morning, explaining that Louisiana homeowners and renters who registered for FEMA disaster assistance after Hurricane Laura should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure the disaster assistance process stays on track. Survivors should update contact information as soon as possible because... more »

• Governor Edwards offers post-hurricane relief update Wednesday morning

  September 2, 2020 11:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards is scheduled to tour Lake Charles for another look at the devastation left by Hurricane Laura as well as the current relief efforts that are underway. But before the Governor makes his way to Lake Charles, he is addressing the public with... more »

• FEMA: Three additional parishes designated for individual assistance

  September 2, 2020 10:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA issued a press release Wednesday, stating that homeowners and renters in Acadia, Ouachita and Vermilion parishes may now apply for federal disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from Hurricane Laura. To be eligible for federal disaster aid, storm damage and losses... more »

• Disaster relief, resources for Louisiana residents following Hurricane Laura

  August 31, 2020 3:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Governor John Bel Edwards held a news conference on Monday, Aug. 31, to discuss the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura and efforts to assist storm victims. An online resource for those affected by the storm is now available through the Office of Emergency Preparedness and can... more »

• Healing Place Church steps in to help people affected by Hurricane Laura Play Video

  August 29, 2020 11:23 PM

  Volunteers spent their Saturday taking donations for those affected by Hurricane Laura at the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge. "We're called to serve our city and we're called to serve our neighbor, so that's what we're trying to do," said Men's Pastor, Chris Pumilia . Cases of... more »

• Livingston Parish to receive additional $622K for flood recovery

  May 15, 2017 5:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA’s Public Assistance program has awarded Livingston Parish an additional $622,000 to assist with emergency protective measures following the 2016 August floods. Disaster funding will reimburse Livingston parish for medical and evacuation costs of nearly 600 inmates as well as for animal rescue and housing services... more »

• Church confirms 'personal donation' from Trump to go to flood relief

  August 26, 2016 5:56 PM

  CENTRAL - Greenwell Springs Baptist Church on Friday confirmed they received a personal contribution from Donald Trump in order to aid local relief efforts at the church. GSBC has partnered with Samaritan’s Purse throughout the response to recent flooding with the church functioning as a base of operations for... more »

• Relief supplies from Atlanta arrive in Baton Rouge

  August 24, 2016 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Convoy of Care has arrived in Baton Rouge from Atlanta with six 18-wheelers filled to the brim with relief supplies. The convoy will wrap up when it arrives at the National Guard Armory near Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport at 10 a.m. Last Saturday, an... more »

• First look at temporary FEMA homes for La. flood victims Play Video

  August 24, 2016 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced the "Shelter at Home" disaster recovery program Wednesday. According to Edwards, FEMA will fund up to $15,000 to render a home "safe, secure and habitable." The program will only be eligible to people who's homes can be restored to basic... more »

• Disaster relief grant awarded to state for temporary jobs

  April 12, 2016 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that the state was awarded a $1,699,317 million disaster assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant will help provide temporary jobs in the Louisiana parishes devastated by the recent storms and flooding. The Disaster Dislocated Worker Grant Funding (DDWG) awarded... more »

• Who can apply? FEMA Disaster Assistance FAQs Play Video

  March 17, 2016 6:40 PM

  Who should apply for federal disaster assistance? Louisiana homeowners, renters and business owners in disaster-designated parishes who sustained damage to their homes, vehicles, personal property, business or its inventory as a result of the ongoing severe storms and floods may apply for disaster assistance. How do I apply? Survivors in... more »

• Edwards requests Ascension to be added to Federal Disaster Declaration

  March 16, 2016 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards requested Wednesday that President Barack Obama add three additional parishes to the federal disaster declaration issued last week. Edwards asked Obama to add Allen, Ascension and Calcasieu parishes to the list of locations to receive federal aid. Edwards said due to the... more »

• Baton Rouge Area Foundation starts disaster relief fund

  March 15, 2016 11:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has seeded a charitable fund to assist people affected by widespread flooding across Louisiana. The Foundation has seeded the fund with a $100,000 grant and is taking contribution at a new web site. Contributions collected by the Foundation will be granted to... more »