Four more parishes have been added to a presidential disaster declaration that followed recent historic flooding in Louisiana.
Sen. David Vitter’s office said that the latest additions are Jackson, Rapides, Red River and Sabine parishes.
The disaster declaration makes public assistance available for people and small businesses.
Previously approved parishes are: Allen, Ascension, Beauregard, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Caldwell, Claiborne, DeSoto, Grant, LaSalle, Livingston, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Richland, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Union, Vernon, Washington, Webster, West Carroll, and Winn.
Related:
- FEMA to Louisiana Flood Victims: Don’t Wait to Begin Repairs
- Louisiana Governor Seeks Disaster Declaration for 9 More Parishes
- Water Starting to Recede from Homes in North Louisiana
- Louisiana Lashed by Severe Weather, Flooding
Topics Louisiana
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