Hurricanes Laura and Delta News

Lake Charles Mayor Seeks More Hurricane Aid from Washington

The mayor of a southwest Louisiana city recovering from back-to-back blows from Hurricanes Laura and Delta is in Washington hoping to persuade federal officials to steer more aid to the region where rebuilding is sputtering. The Advocate reports that Lake …

Louisiana Gov.: $176M Now Available from FEMA for Laura, Delta Aid

Louisiana parishes recovering from two hurricanes that struck last year are now in line to get a total of more than $176 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Gov. John Bel Edwards said. Edwards discussed the funding at a …

Dual FEMA Programs Aim to Provide Housing for Louisiana Hurricane Victims

Louisiana residents affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta could be eligible for temporary housing under two federally administered programs. Under the Multifamily Lease and Repair Program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency can enter into a temporary contract with the owner …