Stafford Barnett, who you may know from KPEL's Winging-It Wednesday, and whose home flooded last August, has come up with a way to protect his home by using a unique device that he built. He was kind enough to share pictures, and instructions on how to build one for yourself.
Six outreach events will be held throughout Louisiana to assist flood victims with the homeowners flood damage survey and being the process of requesting aid from the state
Many Louisiana residents are entitled affected by the flooding of March and August are entitled to federal benefits. An online survey will help determine how much and how quickly you will receive for your particular situation.