The Restore Louisiana Task Force will meet today. Residents are hopeful that this will be the first step in the dispersal of federal flood recovery money for the area.
October 13 is the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance if your home or business was affected by the August flooding. Also, officials with FEMA say your claim may still be viable if you've been denied.
The concerns of Louisiana small business owners were heard yesterday on Capitol Hill. Senator David Vitter hosted several residents in a hearing on small business recovery from the recent flooding.
Over 200 flood affected Louisiana families have been approved for a manufactured home through FEMA. Only one trailer has actually been set up in the State.
Louisiana's congressional delegation is officially asking FEMA and the federal government for more assistance in the recovery from the recent flooding.
The Federal Government is currently reimbursing the state of Louisiana 75% on all flood recovery money spent. The state hopes to raise that rate to 90% but it will take an act of Congress.
State officials believe a federal disaster declaration is imminent for portions of South Louisiana that were affected by the rising water. Here's what you need to be doing to expedite assistance for your family.