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As Acadiana recovers from the Flood of 2016, we will all pull together to get through it. There are people and agencies who are ready to help you get the help you need. If you weren't impacted greatly and want to lend a hand, there are ways you can do that, too.

Earlier today, several Acadiana parishes were added to the list declared a disaster area by the Federal Government. But what does that mean?  We already knew it was a disaster. Well, in the case of government assistance, the answer is plenty...

State officials believe a federal disaster declaration is imminent for portions of South Louisiana that were affected by the rising water. Here's what you need to be doing to expedite assistance for your family.

All damage claims will be used to get a federal disaster declaration for that parish.

Please contact the St. Martin Parish OHSEP Office at (337) 394-2810 or via email at ohsep@stmartinsheriff.org.

Nearly half of the state of Louisiana is now eligible for federal flood assistance as the result of the record rainfall from earlier this month. .

Rita came ashore very near the Louisiana Texas line 10 years ago but her effects reached far beyond the point of landfall. What is your memory of Rita?