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Residents with Flood Insurance affected by Spillway Water
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/20/2011 03:07 PM)
Residents who have flood insurance and are affected by the release of spillway water are eligible to file flood insurance claims. Coverage includes both natural and man-made events ...
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State Continues Flood Fighting Efforts
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/20/2011 11:47 AM)
BATON ROUGE -- State agencies continue their efforts to fight and prepare for flooding in communities across Louisiana. Updates from individual agencies are below.
FLOOD FIGHTIN ...
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Spring Flood Update
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/19/2011 01:35 PM)
As the spring flood has moved into Louisiana, I am asking your assistance in communicating with the citizens of Louisiana important information regarding the National Flood Insuran ...
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Update on State Preparedness and Response Efforts
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/19/2011 01:18 PM)
Update on State Preparedness and Response Efforts to Mississippi River Rising in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. - State agencies in Louisiana continued their flood preparation and ...
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State Continues Flood Preparation Efforts
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/19/2011 01:10 PM)
State Continues Flood Preparation Efforts, Monitoring Wildlife Impacts
BATON ROUGE - State agencies continue their efforts to fight and prepare for flooding in communities acro ...
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Flood Protection Efforts in Gibson
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/19/2011 01:05 PM)
PHOTO RELEASE: Flood Protection Efforts in Gibson, Sinkable Barge Project in St. Mary Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Photos released from Louisiana today show Governor Bobby Jindal ...
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Officials Urge Residents to Take Caution
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/18/2011 08:27 AM)
Officials Urge Residents to Take Caution During and After Flood, Remain Alert for Snakes
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is advising ...
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State Officials Advise Public to Stay Off of Levees
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/18/2011 08:18 AM)
State Officials Advise Public to Stay Off of Levees, Remain Safe During Flood Conditions
BATON ROUGE, La. - As area spillways are opened in an effort to relieve pressure on leve ...
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State filing extensions available to taxpayers
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/18/2011 08:12 AM)
State filing extensions available to taxpayers affected by 2011 spring flood
BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana taxpayers in areas of the state affected by the 2011 spring flood are e ...
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Management, Disposal, and Control Branch of USACE
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/17/2011 01:32 PM)
May 6, 2011 - To: Those with immovable and/or personal property, livestock, and third part interests within the Old River Control Complex, Morganza Floodway, lower Atchafalaya Basi ...
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No Evacuations Have Been Issued for Terrebonne Parish
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/17/2011 07:26 AM)
Officials with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government would like to remind residents that there have been no evacuations issued for any residents of Terrebonne Parish.
Offici ...
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Spirit Coastal Recovery Counseling Program
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:54 PM)
Louisiana Spirit Coastal Recovery Counseling Program is a Crisis Counseling and Stress Management program for individuals, families and groups most affected by the recent pol spill ...
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Red Cross Moving Supplies, Volunteers To Help Along MS River
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:36 PM)
As flood threat increases, so does need for Volunteers, Donations The American Red Cross is prepared for the possibility of severe flooding in the Southeast Louisiana area. Trained ...
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Department of Health & Hospitals - Floodwater Talking Points
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:33 PM)
Stay out of the floodwatersThere is always the possibility that flooding will cause sewage treatment systems (both community and residential) to fail, contaminating the floodwaters ...
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LA Residents Urged to be Safe, Know Facts about Flood Ins.
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:32 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency urges residents to prepare for possible flooding by making a plan and keeping your flood insurance documents safe. Flood ...
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Flooding - Most Frequent/Costly Natural Disaster in Nation
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:31 PM)
FLOOD SAFETY AWARENESS
FEMA is proud to partner with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS) to demonstrate flood risks acro ...
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Levees, Flooding and Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:24 PM)
What to Know... What to DoWill My Flood Insurance Policy Cover Me? The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) defines covered flooding as a general and temporary condition during ...
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National Flood Insurance Program Facts
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:23 PM)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working closely with federal, state and local officials to help prepare families that may be potentially impacted by flooding. The Natio ...
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FEMA Aid Available to La. Following Recent Declaration
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:19 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has made funding available to the state of Louisiana for necessary emergenc ...
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State Officials - Pack Essentials when Evacuating!
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 03:43 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - As areas in Louisiana prepare for Mississippi River flooding, state officials are urging residents in potentially impacted parishes to prepare today by gathering ...
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LDWF - Be Mindful of Wildlife Displaced by Flooding!
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 03:41 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds the public to be mindful of wildlife species forced into populated areas by flood waters from t ...
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DOTD - Get Road Updates Through 511 Traveler Info System
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 03:34 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - With the potential of flooding throughout Louisiana, The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reminds citizens they can get the latest updates on ...
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Louisiana Activates Business Emergency Operations Center
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/13/2011 02:35 PM)
Louisiana Economic Development Update - May 13, 2011
Businesses urged to register for Mississippi River flooding event
The Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center, or ...
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DCFS Encourages Residents to Pre-Apply for Assistance
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/12/2011 09:09 AM)
Residents Encouraged to Pre-Apply for Disaster Food Assistance Ahead of Possible Flooding, Hurricane Season
BATON ROUGE - As Louisiana residents eye the rising Mississippi River ...
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Terrebonne Parish Announces Additional Sandbag Location
Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/06/2011 07:59 AM)
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government would like to announce an additional sand and sand bag distribution point. Starting at noon on Friday May 6, 2011 sand and sand bags will ...
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