Mayor-President Broome announces resources for recent weather Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome By WAFB Staff | February 24, 2021 at 10:58 AM CST - Updated February 24 at 10:58 AM
The following information is from the Office of the Mayor.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is encouraging all residents in East Baton Rouge Parish affected by the recent winter storm to complete the statewide self-reporting Damage Assessment Survey in line with the recent announcement from Governor John Bel Edwards and the Governorâs Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).
This process is a mechanism used to determine the impact and magnitude of damage, parish by parish, as well as the resulting unmet needs of individuals, businesses, the public sector, and the community. Information collected from each parish is used by the state as a basis for the governorâs request for additional federal support in accordance with federal re
Gov. Edwards issues statement on President Bidenâs reduction in non-federal cost share for Hurricane Laura Helicopter video shows extensive damage in Holly Beach, La., after Hurricane Laura made landfall. By WAFB Staff | February 22, 2021 at 5:22 PM CST - Updated February 22 at 7:10 PM
The following information is from the Office of Louisiana Governor:
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Governorâs Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has received notice that President Joseph R. Biden has ordered the federal share for Public Assistance related to Hurricane Laura, including direct federal assistance, to be increased to 90 percent of the total eligible costs, except for assistance previously authorized at 100 percent.
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Winter Storm Damage? Self-Report as Soon as Possible
If you re dealing with damage caused by our recent battle with Mother Nature, it s important to self-report those damages ASAP.
If your home or business has been damaged by our winter storms, The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness wants to hear from you. They are hosting a survey now where Louisiana homeowners and business owners can report damages they sustained from winter weather. The information you re able to supply could lead to federal assistance.
Let s face it, last week was a one-of-a-kind week for Shreveport-Bossier. Granted, I haven t been around as long as some, but I can say with confidence that I ve never experienced anything quite like that in Shreveport-Bossier. I was one of the lucky ones who escaped the winter storm without damage, but I ve seen countless stories and pictures from around the Ark-La-Tex that showcase the flip-side of the coin. After the week we all just went