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The state has selected five main contractors to head the contracting work in Louisiana after the flood. The five main contractors are currently hiring subcontractors to help with the work. The state has also issued a set payment method for all who are hired to help. The contact info for the main contractors is as… [read more]
The federal government has opened up disaster unemployment benefits to people within the 20 parishes of Louisiana that were affected by the flood. The Louisiana Workforce Commission announced August 16 that people who were out of work due to the flood can now apply for assistance for up to 26 weeks. The deadline for application… [read more]
Shared by Cheri H. LeBlanc, MD As I see so many people having health problems cleaning up from the flood, I wanted to remind everyone of precautions we should take: Staying Healthy as We Recover from the Flood 1. Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, goggles, and masks during cleanup. 2. Open all windows and doors… [read more]
Reposted with permission by Melissa McLain Sometimes it’s easy to forget that behind every statistic is a story. This weekend, I was able to serve alongside Stephanie Boone and her church group. We split up in to teams and were handed one of over fifty sheets of paper – all with names and addresses of… [read more]
The office of U.S. Senator David Vitter built the list of resources below to help those affected by the flood who lost documents in the disaster. If you need help replacing documents, connect to the contacts below for assistance. Birth and Death Certificates: Phone: 225-342-9500 Website: http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/635 Louisiana Driver’s Licenses: Phone: 888-214-5367 Website: http://omv.dps.state.la.us/ Social… [read more]
Video by Andre Chapoy with Artworx Inc, a film and video production company in Baton Rouge, LA. Video used with permission.
The DSNAP registration is broken into THREE phases for different parishes and zip codes in Louisiana. If you DO NOT see your zip code below, see our post DSNAP Registration Phase 1 and DSNAP Registration Phase 2, as we will update it as we receive more information. DSNAP Application Locations for Parishes and Zip Codes Included… [read more]
The DSNAP registration is broken into THREE phases for different parishes and zip codes in Louisiana. If you DO NOT see your parish below, see our post DSNAP Registration Phase 1 and DSNAP Registration Phase 3, as we will update it as we receive more information. DSNAP Application Locations for the Parishes Included in Phase Two.… [read more]
The DSNAP registration is broken into THREE phases for different parishes and zip codes in Louisiana. If you DO NOT see your zip code below, see our posts DSNAP Registration Phase 2 and DSNAP Registration Phase 3, as we will update it as we receive more information. DSNAP Application Locations for Parishes and Zip Codes Included… [read more]
FEMA has opened disaster recovery centers to assist those who have been affected by the flood. Representatives will be helping people everyday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with federal disaster applications, disaster loan information, and other assistance programs. Ascension Parish Lamar Dixon Expo Center 9039 South Saint Landry Ave. Gonzales, LA 70737 … [read more]
If you have been affected by the recent and historic flooding, pre-register now for the Disaster Supplemental Assistance Program (DSNAP). Formally known as the Disaster Food Stamps, this program provides those affected by the flood with supplemental money that can be used for food. Anyone affected in the Louisiana parishes by the declared disaster is… [read more]
The Initial Flood While it may have stopped raining or at least decreased in frequency, water is still making its way to Louisiana and increasing water levels at an alarming rate. This influx of water into the state is causing more homes and businesses to be flooded on a daily basis. With Louisiana being in… [read more]
During extensive flooding like Louisiana has recently seen, many hazards present themselves in different forms. It’s important to be aware of these hazards so that you can be proactive in avoiding them. Sadly, the damage caused by flooding is usually measured in terms of lives lost and cost of damage to homes and other infrastructures.… [read more]
It’s only Wednesday. Even as I sit here typing this, the rain is pouring down outside and thunder rumbles. More families are going to feel this tonight. It has been five days since the world here changed. It started out fine, just like any precursor to the weekend. We had some rain at the house,… [read more]
Unfortunately, many impostors or bad actors appear when people are in need and attempt to take advantage of their desperate situation. It’s common for these bad actors to flock to areas that are in a state-of-emergency and attempt to peddle services they are neither qualified for nor licensed in performing. For those just trying to… [read more]
As someone who lost their car to flooding last year I thought that I would pass along some information. This was complied from multiple sources and Facebook posts found online. Before you start your car there are certain steps you should take to prevent hydro-locking your engine and thus totaling your car. To prevent hydro-locking… [read more]
Reposted with permission from Kim Barton. Licensed Toxicologist and Owner of Environmental Investigations LLC You can find out more about her company here: http://enviroinvestigators.com/ Let me preface this so that other licensed, accredited, insured mold abatement contractors don’t get upset with me – a professional is the best person to deal with mold. But hey… [read more]