The National Flood Insurance Program has lapsed after Congress missed the Sept. 30 deadline. Nearly 500,000 Louisiana policyholders now cannot get new coverage or renew policies.
Denham Springs in Livingston Parish was one of the hardest hit areas, with 90% of homes, businesses, schools completely flooded. Denham Springs High School saw some pretty heavy damage, but one local high school is coming together to help out the school and its students.
The flooding down in South Louisiana is no joke. Thousands of people have been rescued by helpful citizens, but some have unfortunately lost their lives. That would have been the case here had it not been for a heroic rescue crew.