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• Ascension Parish declares State of Emergency ahead of frigid weather

  December 20, 2022 4:06 PM

  GONZALES - Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of problems related to sub-freezing conditions later this week. Cointment expressed concern that any moisture that mixes with the frigid air could lead to widespread trouble. “I take this action to ensure... more »

• New Jersey, New York issue states of emergency ahead of nor'easter

  October 26, 2021 5:06 AM

  NEW YORK - As residents in the U.S.'s Northeast region continue to address damage left by Hurricane Ida , officials on Monday warned the tristate area to prepare for the possibility of yet another round of flash flooding. According to CNN , the governors of New Jersey and New... more »

• St. Landry Parish declares state of emergency following tornado, severe weather damage

  April 11, 2021 9:56 PM

  ST. LANDRY PARISH - The parish has declared a state of emergency Sunday following two days of severe weather. According to local news , the state of emergency is in response to the weekend storms and tornado, which caused extensive damage and killed one parish resident . St.... more »

• Iberville Parish declares state of emergency ahead of Delta, aqua dams ready to go Play Video

  October 6, 2020 5:37 PM

  PLAQUEMINE- A state of emergency was declared Tuesday afternoon in Iberville Parish as Delta sets its sights on Louisiana. Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso said the state of emergency will open up the door to resources as the hurricane approaches. Meanwhile, parish leaders said aqua dams which serve as... more »

• House takes initial step in attempt to curb Governor Edwards' power amid pandemic

  October 2, 2020 12:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Republican lawmakers, outspokenly dissatisfied with Governor John Bel Edwards' handling of the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, took the first step towards enacting a law that would limit the Governor's power during the pandemic on Friday. Associated Press reporter, Melinda Deslatte tweeted that during a... more »

• Ca governor declares state of emergency due to massive wildfires amid record heat wave

  August 19, 2020 8:18 AM

  California is simultaneously battling a record heat wave and more than two dozen wildfires, in a tumultuous situation that authorities expect to worsen. This is why, according to CNN , California Gavin Newsom decalred a statewide emergency on Tuesday, in hopes of getting help from national resources to "combat... more »

• Japan declares state of emergency in hopes of getting ahead of virus

  April 7, 2020 9:59 AM

  Despite avoiding the large number of deaths seen in other countries, Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has declared a month-long state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Guardian , the country also unveiled a record stimulus package aimed at successfully steering its economy through... more »

• Two parish presidents were at Vegas conference as hurricane took aim, WBRZ learns Play Video

  July 18, 2019 6:43 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension and West Baton Rouge Parish presidents are under fire for abandoning their communities during Hurricane Barry last week. Both parishes were under a state of emergency when the leaders there decided to leave for Las Vegas to attend a conference. Kenny Matassa told WBRZ he was... more »

• Grand Isle asks people to evacuate ahead of Nate

  October 5, 2017 1:00 PM

  GRAND ISLE – The popular camp and fishing community along Louisiana's Gulf Coast has called for a mandatory evacuation. The city said it issued a state of emergency Thursday and asked people to consider leaving ahead of tropical system Nate, which is forecast to enter the Gulf and likely... more »

• Gov. Edwards declares state of emergency after flooding

  August 12, 2016 11:46 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Heavy downpours pounded parts of the central U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday, forcing the rescue of dozens of people stranded in homes by waist-high water and leaving one man dead who became trapped by floodwaters. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency as... more »

• Gov. Edwards to tour northern La. flood damage Friday

  March 11, 2016 5:44 AM

  BOSSIER CITY- Governor John Bel Edwards is making a trip to survey the damage left behind by massive flooding in northern Louisiana. A spokesperson for the Edwards administration says the governor plans to visit Shreveport, Bossier City and a shelter in Monroe on Friday, weather permitting. Weather officials near... more »

• State of Emergency declared in North Louisiana due to severe weather

  March 9, 2016 7:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards called for a State of Emergency for several North Louisiana parishes Wednesday afternoon in the wake of Wednesday's severe weather. The parishes covered by the declaration include Acadia, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, East Carroll, Grant Lincoln, Morehouse, Ouachita, Red River, Richland,... more »

• Public schools to be closed Wednesday in tornado-stricken Assumption Parish

  February 23, 2016 7:27 PM

  ASSUMPTION PARISH - All public schools in Assumption Parish will be closed Wednesday as clean up efforts begin in the parish that was rattled by high winds, storms and tornadic activity Tuesday afternoon. A State of Emergency was already declared earlier in the evening by the Assumption Parish Office... more »

• President Obama declares a state of emergency for Louisiana flooding

  February 5, 2016 8:19 PM

  WASHINGTON D.C. - The President declared a state of emergency for Louisiana, Friday. He ordered federal aid to supplement response efforts in areas affected by flooding from December 28, 2015 to February 1, 2016. This action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate all... more »

• Governor issues "State of Emergency" as Mississippi River rises to dangerous levels Play Video

  December 30, 2015 11:37 PM

  Governor Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency, in case the Mississippi River gets too high. There are already problems up-stream. Both Jindal's and Edward’s Administrations are preparing for historic high water. Levels that have not been seen since 2011. National Weather Service Ken Graham said an... more »

• Gov. Jindal declares state of emergency ahead of imminent Miss. River flooding

  December 30, 2015 12:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor Bobby Jindal issued a state of emergency as the threat of flooding along the Mississippi River, Red River and other bodies of water in the state looms. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning along the length of the Mississippi River with predicted... more »