Hurricane Isaac

Landrieu Announces $6M in FEMA Grants

The Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:48:25 +0000

U.S. Sen. Mary L. Landrieu says $6 million in disaster recovery grants related to Hurricanes Isaac and Katrina are heading to Louisiana.

Landrieu says the funds are provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance Program.

Portions of Elmer's Island to Open

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:42:30 +0000

State wildlife and fisheries regulators have temporarily opened a section of beach along the Elmer's Island Refuge.

Deadline Extended for Isaac Claims

The Associated Press — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:30:57 +0000

Louisiana property owners with flood insurance policies whose homes or other structures were damaged during Hurricane Isaac have another 30 days to file claims for their flood losses.

Policy owners now have until Feb. 21 to complete their proof of loss.

Baton Rouge Gets $1.5M Grant for Isaac Costs

The Associated Press — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:00:00 +0000

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded East Baton Rouge Parish a $1.5 million grant to help city-parish government with costs associated with Hurricane Isaac.

La. to Get More Isaac Recovery Funds

The Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:00:00 +0000

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is sending $7.4 million to Louisiana in Hurricane Isaac recovery funds to help impacted families with additional household and education needs and more.

Pointe-a-la-Hache Ferry Landing Closed as Unsafe

The Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000

The Pointe-a-la-Hache ferry landing has been closed indefinitely as unsafe. A Plaquemines Parish news release says the Department of Transportation and Development ordered it closed immediately on Wednesday.

New Orleans Likely to Cap Emergency Overtime Pay

The Associated Press — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:26:38 +0000

The New Orleans Civil Service Commission is considering new rules that would limit extra pay for city officials during hurricanes and other emergencies. It's a move that comes after a dozen of Mayor Mitch Landrieu's top lieutenants accrued more than $10,000 apiece in emergency bonuses during Hurricane Isaac.

Fragility Of Citrus

Richard McCarthy — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0000

In late October, there are many reasons for which to be grateful. Among them, there is the arrival of Louisiana satsumas.

Where Y'Eat: Where an Andouille Tradition Endures

Ian McNulty — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:24:49 +0000

Despite a devastating flood, an autumn tradition for andouille sausage is still smoking in the River Parishes.

Isaac's flooding killed many fawns in Southeast Louisiana

The Associated Press — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:29:59 +0000

Hurricane Isaac killed so many fawns in parts of southeast Louisiana that Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is limiting the deer season in Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes and the Lake Maurepas Basin.

The archery season remains the same, but others are shortened and limited to bucks.