ErinE Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) There's over 100,000 people effected in one parish alone. Cell phones have spotty coverage. I've had multiple family members with flooded homes. Two of my relatives are pregnant, caring for their children, and staying with others. They've lived in Louisiana all their lives and never experienced such flooding. Here's a news story: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/headlines/20160815-between-trump-talk-and-milwaukee-protests-we-are-ignoring-human-devastation-in-louisiana.ece The Cajun Navy: http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2016/08/louisiana_flooding_cajun_navy.html Ways to help if you're interested: http://www.nola.com/weather/index.ssf/2016/08/baton_rouge_flooding_new_orlea.html#incart_river_home_pop Edited August 16, 2016 by ErinE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 My friend in Baton Rouge lost her house. She's staying with church friends for now as she has no other close family in the area. I'm sorry to hear about your family. :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I'm sorry for the destruction there. I have a friend who lost her home in Katrina. She is not flooded currently, but many of her friends and family are. It's sad to see. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Thank you for posting about ways to help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 On the 6 P.M. EDT news program I watch, tonight they said that 85% of the people in Baton Rouge whose homes were damaged or destroyed do not have Flood Insurance. this will take a long time to recover from. Very sad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 There is devastation here like I have never seen in my 48+ years of living here. It is unbelievable. We are blessed to be in an area that is dry, but the first flood-related death occurred about 7 miles from my house. We know a LOT of people who have lost everything. In one parish, over 85% of the homes are flooded. I know there are some boardies from that parish, and I surely hope they are safe and dry! One thing I will say is I have never seen so many people helping people in my life. It makes me proud to live here. Please keep our communities in your prayers. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 It's so very sad. What does one do with a house full of mud??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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