The August Flood of 2016

[Frenchie35]

This does not apply to me, but I have two kids that don't live in flood areas but got flooded with no flood insurance. I was told that when Obama declares Lafayette Parish a disaster area that Fema will help those with money, up to $33K I was told, to help clean up the mess. Any answers on this?

[Zeebart21]

My son is heading back in from Destin. Took I10 to Slidell down to NO, I610 through to meet up with I10 again. Got off at Boutte exit I310. Taking 90 all the way to Ambassador Caffery. They will make it home in under 7 hours. All roads open. Avoid BR at all costs. Rain or shine.

[ZoomZoom]

Can't blame the flood too much because it was over the weekend and they don't work on the weekends. But he will find and excuse......

Any project involving dirt work is shut down for a bit around here. Taco Bell near the stadium is a lake this AM. Talk about not knowing what you are doing, Taco Bell had the best sign ever "Closed for Remodeling"...on the barren lot.

[ZoomZoom]

This does not apply to me, but I have two kids that don't live in flood areas but got flooded with no flood insurance. I was told that when Obama declares Lafayette Parish a disaster area that Fema will help those with money, up to $33K I was told, to help clean up the mess. Any answers on this?

We have a few insurance guys that probably could address this here on RP.

[cajun4life]

Good luck to those in Crowley, Jennings and Lake Author.

[RiverRanchMan]

This does not apply to me, but I have two kids that don't live in flood areas but got flooded with no flood insurance. I was told that when Obama declares Lafayette Parish a disaster area that Fema will help those with money, up to $33K I was told, to help clean up the mess. Any answers on this?

That is correct, although FEMA will only fund basic repairs. Tell them to document and keep receipts of all repairs.

[jcstewart]

Several schools should also close Tuesday.

LPSS schools reopen August 22.

[Boomer]

My son is heading back in from Destin. Took I10 to Slidell down to NO, I610 through to meet up with I10 again. Got off at Boutte exit I310. Taking 90 all the way to Ambassador Caffery. They will make it home in under 7 hours. All roads open. Avoid BR at all costs. Rain or shine.

My bro lives in Slidell and never goes through BR to get to Lafayette---Don't blame him!!!

[RaisingCajun08]

LPSS schools reopen August 22.

Might just be me but this is a little excessive. Reopen the schools on Wed. Excuse any student that lives in an area that is affected.

[HelmutVII]

Might just be me but this is a little excessive. Reopen the schools on Wed. Excuse any student that lives in an area that is affected.

There are several reasons for this to be the case. One is they may not be able to have adequate staff (teachers, administrators etc) to run the school. Another is they may not be able to run School buses in areas that may be flooded. Another is they may not have adequate utility service to the school (Water/Sewer etc).