Louisiana Disasters

New Orleans Faces a Stormy Future Amid FEMA Funding Cuts

News Summary As hurricane season approaches, New Orleans is grappling with cuts to the FEMA's BRIC program, jeopardizing vital funding…

2 weeks ago

FEMA Ends Key Program Impacting Louisiana’s Infrastructure

News Summary FEMA's recent termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program has raised concerns across Louisiana, where…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana Faces Major Funding Cuts to Environmental Programs

News Summary Louisiana is facing significant funding cuts from the EPA, totaling approximately $70 million, impacting key environmental initiatives across…

4 weeks ago

NTSB Flags Vulnerable Bridges in Louisiana

News Summary The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified 68 bridges across the U.S. as vulnerable, with eight located…

1 month ago

Bridges in Baton Rouge Identified as Risks for Collapse

News Summary Recent findings by the NTSB reveal that the Interstate 10 bridge and seven other Louisiana bridges are at…

1 month ago

Weather Forces Postponement of Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade

News Summary The 77th annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Orleans has been postponed due to severe…

1 month ago

Severe Weather Disrupts Mardi Gras Celebrations in Lafayette

News Summary Lafayette, Louisiana faced unexpected severe weather on Mardi Gras day, February 3, 2024. Residents experienced a tornado watch…

2 months ago

Thibodaux Residents Rally as Nicholls State University Recovers from Hurricane Francine

News Summary In the wake of Hurricane Francine, Thibodaux, Louisiana, is rallying to support Nicholls State University, which suffered extensive…

2 months ago

Hurricane Francine Causes Flooding in Louisiana’s River Parishes

News Summary Hurricane Francine made landfall on September 11, 2024, bringing heavy rains and flooding to the River Parishes of…

2 months ago