Operation Blue Roof: Installations Continue
If your roof was damaged by Hurricane Delta, you could qualify for a blue roof. The blue roof is a temporary fix to protect your home until a professional can apply repairs. This a free…
Bikes, Brews, and Omelettes Two 2020
The nonprofit group TRAIL presents Bikes, Brews, and Omelettes Two 2020! Sign up now at www.latrail.org. Ride down some of the smoothest roads in Acadiana. This two-day cycling adventure starts off Saturday, November 7th at…
Food Assistance Approved for Hurricane Ravaged Parishes
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval for emergency food assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Delta. “The widespread impact of the storm and the power outages…
National Gumbo Day
In south Louisiana, we don’t need much of a reason to cook up a pot of gumbo but if you are looking for one: October 12th is National Gumbo Day. Whether you have a family…
Policyholders Only Subject to One Hurricane Deductible
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is reminding policyholders affected by Hurricane Laura and who may be affected by Hurricane Delta that the single season named-storm/hurricane deductible law prohibits a homeowner from paying more than one named-storm/hurricane…
Separate Debris To Speed Up Pickup
Hurricane Delta plowed through Acadiana spreading branches, roof tiles, and debris all over yards and road. Most have spent the entire weekend picking up trash and placing it at the edge of their property for…
Lafayette Residents Encouraged to Fill Out Hurricane Damage Assessment Form
Lafayette Consolidated Government encourages Lafayette Parish residents whose home or business has experienced storm damage, including wind, and/or flooding as a result of Hurricane Delta, to fill out a Damage Assessment Form. This information not…
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers – REOPENED
The drive-thru Disaster Recovery Centers in Alexandria, Dry Prong, Leesville, Many, Jena, Rayne will be open Monday, Oct. 12 at 8:00 a.m. The drive-thru Disaster Recovery Centers in Lake Charles and Sulphur will open Oct.…
Entergy, SLEMCO and Cleco provide updates-info on restoring power
Utility companies in Acadiana are providing updates on restoring power to customers impacted by Hurricane Delta.According to Entergy, the storm knocked out power to approximately 320,000 customers, with the majority being in the hardest-hit areas…
Cyclone Zydeco – Mini Bike Riding Adventure
Cycle Zydeco is an event organized by the nonprofit group TRAIL. This 5-day cycling festival usually happens in the spring but due to the pandemic, the festival was pushed to October. Many of us had…