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.