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  • Fire crews help animal shelter cut padlocked chain from dog's neck

    June 24, 2022 5:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Fire crews raced to the rescue when a local animal shelter brought them a dog that had had a chain around its neck for so long, it was starting to break skin. Companion Animal Alliance brought the dog to the Baton Rouge Fire Department when they... more »
  • Three shelters of last resort to open in West Baton Rouge Parish

    August 29, 2021 9:01 AM

    WEST BATON ROUGE - Three shelters of last resort will be open in West Baton Rouge Parish ahead of Hurricane Ida's arrival. The Parish announced Sunday that beginning at 9 a.m., Sunday three shelters will be open at the Port Allen Community Center, Erwinville Community Center, and the Addis... more »
  • More than 250 people rescued overnight from flooded homes, apartments in EBR Play Video

    May 18, 2021 2:44 AM

    BATON ROUGE - As of Tuesday morning, in East Baton Rouge Parish alone, over 250 water-related rescues were made, officials say. While the region was pounded by heavy rainfall and strong gusts of wind, water crept into many homes, forcing residents to evacuate. Officials encouraged individuals who found... more »
  • Power restored to over 81,000 customers, shelter accommodations being arranged for evacuees

    August 31, 2020 10:31 AM

    ALEXANDRIA - With more than 154,000 still without power in Louisiana and many evacuees still unable to access their damaged homes and neighborhoods, officials are working as quickly as they can to provide aid to those who need it. Cleco announced Monday morning that power has been restored to... more »
  • Shelters in need of items after taking in dozens from bitter cold Play Video

    January 1, 2018 5:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE- As the mercury continues to dip in our area, local shelters are seeing a spike in people who need to get out of the cold. At St. Vincent DePaul, nearly 100 people used the facilities there to get out of the cold. Tonight, volunteers expect the need to... more »
  • Red Cross opens hurricane evacuation shelter

    October 7, 2017 10:34 AM

    HAMMOND - One shelter opened in Tangipahoa Parish Saturday for people looking for better shelter as Hurricane Nate takes aim at the Gulf Coast. Two additional shelters will also open in Washington Parish later in the day. CLICK HERE FOR THE FORECAST CENTER Tangipahoa Parish OPEN... more »
  • Uber partners with Red Cross to give discounted rides to shelters

    August 22, 2016 2:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE – In partnership with the American Red Cross, Uber is offering discounted rides to people in Baton Rouge and Lafayette who have been impacted by last week's flooding. Uber is giving $15,000 in ride credits to those staying at emergency shelters in and around Baton Rouge and... more »
  • Latest listing of shelters open in flooded parishes

    August 13, 2016 6:10 PM

    East Baton Rouge Parish: Baker Civic Club 2640 N Magnolia Baker, LA BREC Park at Hamilton Avenue 16200 Hamilton Avenue Baton Rouge, LA BREC Park at Flannery 801 Flannery Road Baton Rouge, LA F.G. Clark Activity Center 801 Harding Blvd Baton Rouge, LA Leo... more »
  • New law provides for more animal shelter oversight

    June 17, 2016 2:41 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - New legislation will require publicly funded animal shelters in the state to register with the animal welfare officials in an effort to identify areas in the state where more animal assistance is needed. The law, which passed with amendments, was brought about because the Humane Society... more »
  • Red Cross opens four additional shelters for residents impacted by flooding

    March 16, 2016 9:11 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Red Cross opened four additional shelters in Natchitoches, Rapides, St. Tammany, and Washington Parishes for those affected by flooding due to the severe weather. Nearly 200 residents spent Tuesday night in 16 Red Cross and community shelters in Louisiana. Since the severe weather has slammed the... more »
  • Red Cross opening shelter, bringing aid in wake of heavy rains

    October 26, 2015 12:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - While widespread damage predicted in connection with the severity of Hurricane Patricia has been less than expected, remnants of the system have still placed families in Louisiana and across in the South in need of help. The Red Cross says heavy rains and overflowing waterways have... more »

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