Flood Disaster Assistance for Elderly

Elderly residents who have been impacted or displaced due to the recent flooding in SWLA are eligible for assistance. According to reports, volunteers from all over the country are offering various services to help elderly flood victims.

Locally, Verandah Retirement Community's executive director, Leslie Von Der Ahe, told KPLC they will waive the community's fees to help seniors move in.

From members of the Cajun Navy to area business owners have offered to help area seniors hit hard by the recent flood. Volunteers are chipping in to help clean homes, carpet, and remove damaged furniture.

For more info about flood relief, go to damage.la.gov or call SWLA Responds at 337-602-9093 or facebook.com/SWLAResponds to submit requests for help.

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