Bobby Jindal Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather

Governor Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency in preparation of severe weather forecast to move through parts of Louisiana today and tomorrow.

Parts of Louisiana could see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. allows state agencies to respond to requests for assistance from local governments. So why declare a state of emergency? The declaration allows state agencies to respond to requests for assistance from local governments.

From nola.com -

"In 23 northern and central parishes, schools and state offices have announced closures in advance of potentially hazardous conditions, the declaration says."