3 0 obj (cosmetic, nonstructural, extensive, primarily uninhabitable, inaccessible); 8. For information regarding Caddo Adult Drug Court, please contact (318)-226-6900. Louisiana Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura: Saturday afternoon power update | Ruston Daily Leader Just 16 months ago, a tornado killed two people in Ruston and decimated portions of the city. If your insurance doesnt cover all of your home repair or rebuilding expenses, FEMA may be able to help. Hurricane warnings from Laura issued for northwest Louisiana parishes Group "A"will report to school Monday and Wednesday. Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, at 1 a.m. CDT, August 27 as a strong Category 4 with 150 mph winds, southwest Louisiana's first Category 4 landfalling hurricane on record, according . You have permission to edit this collection. After 2 Hurricanes, Lake Charles Fears Its Cries for Help Have Gone Louisiana officials are warning those who didn't evacuate from mandatory zones beforeHurricane Laurahit that rescue efforts won't start until the surge has passed. Just 16 months ago, a tornado killed two people in Ruston and decimated portions of the city. Damage is being reported across the Lake Charles area -- like at this condo complex. Most of the damage done by Laura in Shreveport came with fallen trees. (KTVE/KTAL) Gov. To check the status on a previously submitted claim, visit DisasterAssistance.gov. John Bel Edwards held a press conference Friday afternoon at the Ruston Regional Airport after touring the area by air. TOMORROW'S WEATHER FORECAST. endobj As the storm continued to travel up the state, its path of destruction extended far and wide across Louisiana. 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Be prepared to provide the following information: 1. Recovery will take many years after a disaster. You must complete and return a loan application to be considered for an SBA loan or certain types of FEMA assistance. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool), Bucket trucks stage for electric power repair due to Hurricane Laura damage Friday August 28, 2020, in Pineville, La., as part of Gov. When you get your insurance settlement or denial, please send a copy to FEMA as soon as you can. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool), Fallen trees, roof damage and flattened buildings due to Hurricane Laura damage Friday August 28, 2020, near Leesville, La., as part of Gov. John Bel Edwards flyover of stricken areas in the northern part of the state. The city has a downtown clean up planned for Saturday, so were likely to see something similar this year. Heavy rains flooded the Hole In One driving range on Old Grambling Road Thursday. Nearly 3,000 line and tree personnel from 14 states and Canada are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. Cars lined up at the Expo Center to reeive food boxes and cases of water handed out by the Louisiana National Guard. Pictured are guardsmen loading water and boxes of food into cars. Monroe, La. Here is some footage of Hurricane Laura from Ruston, LA. % (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool), Gov. An official website of the United States government. The 7PM-7AM curfew is in effect again on Friday. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office said Highway 173 at Smith Lane is closed due to power lines and power pole across the roadway. Louisiana Update - Hurricane Laura Restoration - 8/31/20 @ 6 p.m. By: Louisiana Editorial Team . The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals. It's also responsible for the federal response for hurricane preparedness and recovery. He has put out an appeal for damage reports. It left behind its share of damage in Lincoln Parish. Already, parish officials are reportingclosed roads after trees had been toppled by the wind. FEMA will automatically refer you to the SBA to be considered for a disaster loan if you meet SBAs income standards. After tornadoes left extensive damages last year, community members united with the hashtag #RustonStrong and volunteered to clear limbs and other fallen debris in their neighborhoods.