"The state of
Louisiana continues to deal with a significant level of flooding and one of the
worst natural disasters in recent years. Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development Castro and Administrator Contreras-Sweet of the Small Business
Administration visited Louisiana today to meet with elected officials, response
officials, and survivors to continue to support Governor Edwards’ priorities on
housing and businesses."
"President
Obama has declared 20 parishes for a major disaster for severe storms and
flooding, a declaration that makes federal funding available to affected
people in Acadia, Ascension, Avoyelles, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,
Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Livingston, Pointe
Coupee, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion,
Washington and West Feliciana. In addition to the 20 parishes, FEMA is
conducting a joint federal and state damage assessment in Assumption and St.
Charles.
More than 27,800
NFIP policyholders submitted claims for flood loss, and more than 122,000
individuals and households registered for assistance. FEMA approved more than
$205 million in financial support to flood survivors in Louisiana."
https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/08/17/live-updates-what-you-need-know-about-flooding-louisiana
No comments:
Post a Comment