Gov. Edwards issues state of emergency declaration due to ongoing weather threat Much of the state has already dealt with dangerous weather lines for the past several days. (Source: Melinda Deslatt) By Davon Cole | April 15, 2021 at 4:05 PM CDT - Updated April 15 at 4:26 PM
STATEWIDE, La. (KPLC) - Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a state of emergency due to the ongoing severe weather impacting Louisiana this week.
According to the National Weather Service, there is the potential for flash flooding through Friday across much of south Louisiana. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible along with the potential for large hail. Much of the state has already dealt with dangerous weather lines for the past several days.
Gov Edwards issues state emergency declaration due to ongoing weather threat
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St. Landry Parish asking residents to help identify weekend storm damage
St. Landry Parish Government
and last updated 2021-04-11 13:30:01-04
St. Landry Parish Government officials are asking residents to help the parish identify damage caused by the severe weather and tornado on April 9 and 10.
Residents who had a home or business damaged due to this weekend s severe weather or the Plametto tornado are asked to complete an online Damage Assessment Form at damage.la.gov.
Officials say the information not only documents the impact of the storm on individuals, families, and businesses; it also assists the parish in qualifying for future federal funding.
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Opponents of the Bayou Bridge pipeline accused Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards of meeting with representative of the oil and gas industry while refusing to meet with activists and communities affected by the pipeline’s construction. They further allege that the administration has instead placed them under surveillance, pointing to similar treatment of Dakota Access pipeline opponents in North Dakota in 2016. Their claims are based in part on emails and other public records released by the state.
The activists brought their grievances to the Democratic governor’s home and office on March 1, holding a press conference in front of the Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge and then occupying the foyer to his office in the State Capitol for over an hour.