Louisiana, Hurricane Francine
Here's how to avoid contractor fraud, scammers in Louisiana after Hurricane Francine.
Fraudulent contractors have targeted Louisiana residents numerous times over the last several years. The United States Attorney's Office said that over 1,200 complaints for fraudulent cases were reported in Baton Rouge in 2016 after historic floods devastated south Louisiana.
Hurricane Francine live updates: Louisiana hours away from landfall
With hours to go until Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana, "the time to evacuate has now passed," Jacques Thibodeau, the director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said at a news conference.
Category 2 Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
At 6 p.m. EDT, Hurricane Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, about 30 miles south-southwest of Morgan City, as a Category 2 hurricane. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be near 100 mph.
Salvation Army sets up in Louisiana following Hurricane Francine
The Salvation Army’s efforts continue post Hurricane Francine with the continued distribution of supplies by those impacted and effected.
Louisiana waterways filled with dead fish after Hurricane Francine
In Assumption Parish, the water is like family, but right now the water is full of dead fish after Hurricane Francine.
Disaster unemployment assistance now available in Louisiana after Hurricane Francine
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available to businesses and residents in Louisiana whose employment or self-employment was lost or disrupted due to Hurricane Francine.
Residents, businesses in 8 parishes affected by Hurricane Francine eligible for disaster unemployment assistance
Help is within reach for Louisiana residents who may have lost money due to Hurricane Francine.Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to businesses and residents in eight parishes whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Francine.
Hurricane Francine brought flooding rain and high winds to Southeast Louisiana
Hurricane Francine will be most noted for the Flash Flood Emergency that garnered much attention. A man driving a pickup ...
Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as Category 2 hurricane before weakening to tropical storm
A tropical disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico seemed to be shaping up as the season's next hurricane, the National Hurricane center said. It would be called Francine.
OG&E restores power for thousands in Louisiana following landfall of Hurricane Francine
A crew of 150 line workers and support personnel with Oklahoma Gas and Electric left for Louisiana on Wednesday to help ...
Louisiana leaders warn homeowners of contractor scam targeting Hurricane Francine victims
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors has information for homeowners to check if the contractor is licensed or ...
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Francine becomes a hurricane, heads for Louisiana
10, 2024.(Gerald Herbert / AP) BATON ROUGE, La. — Francine became a hurricane Tuesday evening as it barreled toward south Louisiana, strengthening over extremely warm Gulf waters as those in ...
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Thousands in the dark as Hurricane Francine smacks Louisiana
MORGAN CITY, Louisiana — Hurricane Francine slammed into the Louisiana coast Wednesday evening as a dangerous Category 2 storm that knocked out electricity to more than a quarter-million ...
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Tropical Storm Francine forces evacuations along Gulf Coast, Louisiana under hurricane warning
Along with the hurricane warning in Louisiana, tropical storm warnings and watches have been posted along portions of the Louisiana and Texas coast and a storm surge warning has been issued from ...
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How Jeff Landry has responded so far to his first Louisiana hurricane as governor
Wearing a crisp white fishing shirt, green trousers and tactical boots, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry grabbed a plastic bag ...