Here's a look at some of the rainfall numbers. John Bel Edwards update on Hurricane Laura aftermath, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Natchitoches is one of several northwest Louisiana parishes under a hurricane warning. Update: The downtown community clean up, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 29th, has been cancelled. " Well probably be going on Saturday or Sunday. After the damage is assessed, crews will be dispatched to begin repairs. Hurricanes Laura and Delta battered areas of Louisiana where available housing was already limited. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool), Hurricane Laura damage Friday August 28, 2020, near Oakdale, La., as part of Gov. Burns, a former Calvary and LSU star, lives in Choudrant and helped neighbors in the clean up. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office will distribute tarps from its office beginning at 10 a.m. How much rain did Hurricane Laura bring on Thursday? (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool), Electric crews work to put the power back on due to Hurricane Laura damage Friday August 28, 2020, near Leesville, La., as part of Gov. endobj PGA Tour pro Sam Burns has helped out in the recovery process in Lincoln Parish. Priority is given to essential public health and safety facilities such as hospitals and police and fire stations. Lincoln Parish is still under a hurricane warning. Damage assessments, debris removal, repairs and rebuilding of the electrical system is . It left behind its share of damage in Lincoln Parish. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool), Fallen trees, roof damage and flattened structures due to Hurricane Laura damage Friday August 28, 2020, near DeRidder, La., as part of Gov. It was very big. NEVER FORGET: Lakeshore Subdivision residents react to aftermath of Hurricane Laura came on shore in Louisiana as a category 4 storm. As he was surveying the damage, the glass windows broke directly next to him. Louisiana faces a grueling road to recovery after Hurricane Laura | CNN If we cannot verify you lived in or owned the home that you listed on your application, we will ask you to provide documents to prove occupancy and/or ownership to help us determine if you are approved for assistance. The parish is also under a flash flood watch until 12:15 p.m. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool), Fallen trees and roof damage due to Hurricane Laura damage Friday August 28, 2020, in DeRidder, La., as part of Gov. We got our electricity back less than an hour ago, so progress is being made. Power outages in Louisiana and Texas are climbing at a rapid pace this morning, after Hurricane Laura made landfall on the Gulf Coast. The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals. LOUISIANA (WAFB) - At least 25 deaths in Louisiana have been attributed to Hurricane Laura, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. endobj - Per the Lincoln Parish Sherriffs Department, over 200 trees in the parish were knocked down during the storm. This is not like the tornado where we had a very specific area where the damage was, Walker said. (8/28/20)Ruston, LA faces challenges as Tropical Storm Laura runs rampant throughout Louisiana and the surrounding states. The Caddo Sheriff's Office said it will release additional information on the shelter later today. City Courts and all public parks will reopen. As Hurricane Laura reached Louisiana early Thursday morning, it seemed almost impossible the path of destruction would include the city of Ruston. Trinette Thomas felt a barrage of surprise and despair as she . (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool), Fallen trees and roof damage due to Hurricane Laura damage Friday August 28, 2020, in Leesville, La., as part of Gov. John Bel Edwards, left, chats with Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker, right, as Rep. Chris Turner, R-Ruston, center, watches after a flyover of stricken areas in the northern part of the state due to Hurricane Laura damage Friday August 28, 2020, in Ruston, La. Damage has been reported this morning at CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. Hope everyone that was affected by Hurricane Ida is doing well. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office said more than 200 trees were down and several roadways were blocked. You must complete and return a loan application to be considered for an SBA loan or certain types of FEMA assistance. National Guardsmen use military equipment at the North Louisiana Exhibition Center Sunday to remove pallets of water brought in for parish residents. Here is some footage of Hurricane Laura from Ruston, LA. The Official Lincoln Parish Journal . . To check the status on a previously submitted claim, visit DisasterAssistance.gov. Billy Nungesser, left, heads out for a flyover of stricken areas in the northern part of the state Hurricane Laura damage Friday August 28, 2020, in Ruston, La. Monroe News-Star. There was a problem saving your notification. Josh Morgerman, a hurricane chaser currently in Sulphur, Louisiana, told CNN that Hurricane Laura was going to "become thenew benchmark storm for thisregion of the United States.". If you receive a letter stating that you are not approved for assistance or that your application is incomplete, you can still complete the application or appeal the decision within 60 days of receiving a decision letter. The shelter will be at Riverview Hall, located at 600 Clyde Fant Parkway. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 9 Scariest Louisiana Monsters from Folklore, Legendary Monsters of Louisiana: Rougarou, Legendary Monsters of Louisiana: Cauchemar. President Donald Trump may tour Louisiana this weekend in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Laura has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane, with winds now at 120 mph, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Translated into 27 languages, the "Help After a Disaster" brochure is a tool that can be shared in your community to help people understand the types of FEMA Individual Assistance support that may be available in disaster recovery. The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Shreveport and the Caddo Adult Drug Court, both located at 1031 Creswell Ave. in Shreveport will remain closed. The City of Shreveport will resume its normal operations on Friday. Aerial photos: A first look at Hurricane Laura's path of destruction in north, central Louisiana. It was very powerful but it passed quickly,"Trump said Thursday during a visit to the headquarters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he received an update on the storm. Crews continue to make significant restoration progress after Hurricane Laura impacted Entergy's electrical system across Louisiana. After assessing the effects of Hurricane Laura, the 2nd Bomb Wing Commander has ordered Barksdale AFB to return to normal operations. South Highlands and south Shreveport were hit particularly. Recovery: Battered Louisiana begins recovery after Hurricane Laura as death toll rises to 10. No problem! Here is some footage of Hurricane Laura from Ruston, LA. SWEPCO is reporting more than 64,000 customer outages and nearly 1,000 outage cases. Visit the Louisiana state page for more localized information.