The National Hurricane Center has classified Hurricane Laura as a 'Major Hurricane' with the potential for catastrophic storm surges, extreme winds, and flash flooding. The storm is currently a Category 3 hurricane with potential to reach a Category 4 before making landfall. Not only will this directly impact South Louisiana but could potentially cause damage in North Louisiana as well. The National Weather Storm predicts Laura could reach our area as a Category 1 hurricane and cause flash flooding, tornadoes and wind damage. Check back here for all updates on the storm.
FEMA Suspends Operations Today Because of Threat from Beta
The drive-thru assistance and mobile registration centers should reopen tomorrow, weather permitting.
Houses of Worship May Qualify For FEMA Assistance
Houses of worship that were damaged in Hurricane Laura may be eligible for FEMA grants to help fund repair and restoration.
Beauregard Electric Says 50% of Customers Now Have Power
Slowly but surely the lights are coming back on in Beauregard Parish following Hurricane Laura.
Entergy Says Most Power to be Restored by September 23rd
Service has been restored to over one hundred thousand customers in the area in a little less than three weeks.
Federal Dollars for Hurricane Laura Rebuilding Already on the Way
Federal money to help Louisiana rebuild roads and bridges ravaged by Hurricane Laura is already on the way, that according to DOTD boss, Dr. Shawn Wilson
Laura on Track to be Second-largest Insured Loss Event in Louisiana
Hurricane Laura is estimated to be an $8-9 Billion insured loss event, the second-highest in the state’s history only behind Katrina.
2 More Hurricane Related Deaths Confirmed in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two more storm related deaths from Hurricane Laura. These latest deaths were reported in Beauregard Parish. This brings the death toll in Louisiana to 17.
Mosquito Population Explodes After Hurricane Laura
The recent heavy rains of Hurricane Laura have invigorated South Louisiana's mosquito population.
Texas Neighbor Gives Out $100 Bills To People In Lake Charles
While the good people in Lake Charles are still working tirelessly to recover from the devastation that Hurricane Laura brought to the area, our neighbors to the West in Texas are showing their support in a very special way. Faith in humanity - restored!
Saints And Pelicans Donate $500k To Hurricane Laura Relief Efforts
The New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans are teaming up with the NFL Foundation to donate $500,000 to relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Laura in Louisiana. Hurricane Laura was the most powerful storm to hit Louisiana in 100 years.
Shreveport Salvation Army Helping in Monroe Area
Local Salvation Army sends help to the Monroe area.
Aerial Pictures of Southwest Louisiana Before & After Hurricane Laura
It's now been close to a week since Hurricane Laura barreled through southwest Louisiana and up through central and northern parts of the state leaving a path of destruction behind.