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If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
By Ming Xie | University of Maryland, Baltimore County Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf ... Read more
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Sulphur High awarded $3.3M for hurricane repairs
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy said Louisiana will receive $5,565,046.50 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Hurricanes Laura ... Read more
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FEMA administrator: LC ‘transformed’ into nationwide model of resilience
When it comes to community restoration and resilience, Lake Charles just “gets it.” That is what Federal Emergency ... Read more
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Kennedy announces $14.7 million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida aid
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $14,730,190 in Federal Emergency ... Read more
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Kennedy, Peters co-lead bipartisan legislation to make FEMA emergency response more efficient
Special to the American Press U.S. Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chairman of the Homeland ... Read more
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$6.1 million in flood mitigation approved for Cameron Parish
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $6 million in Federal ... Read more
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FEMA approves grant for Beauregard Parish to help with wildfire fighting efforts
FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for Louisiana in response to the wildfire burning tens of thousands ... Read more
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Cameron Parish joins suit against FEMA over flood insurance pricing system
Cameron is one of 43 parishes — and Louisiana one of 10 states — that has filed a ... Read more
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Cassidy: Risk Rating 2.0 flood plan will cause rates to skyrocket
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said FEMA’s has confirmed the new Risk Rating 2.0 flood insurance plan would ... Read more
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FEMA Recovery Service in LC to close
The FEMA Recovery Service Center in the Lake Charles Civic Center is closing permanently at 4 p.m. on ... Read more
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How to Watch McNeese vs. SFA on TV or Live Stream – March 3
The McNeese Cowboys (24-6, 18-1 Southland) will look to extend an eight-game winning streak when visiting the Stephen…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
Monday’s college basketball slate includes two games with a ranked team on the court. Among those games is…
March 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
There are plenty of exciting matchups on today’s NHL schedule, including the Tampa Bay Lightning squaring off against…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Southland Games Today, March 3
The Monday college basketball slate in the Southland has plenty of quality competition in store. Among those games…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, March 3
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons versus the Duke Blue Devils is one of two games on the college…