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Gov. Landry Declares State of Emergency for Six Parishes
The emergency order activates state response and recovery aid as firefighters, wildlife agents and the Red Cross rescue residents and open shelters.
- On Thursday, remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur inundated Avoyelles Parish, displacing 150 residents and causing severe flash flooding across the region.
- Heavy rainfall totaling 20 inches fell over 18 hours, overwhelming drainage systems and flooding 275 structures while triggering multiple tornado warnings throughout the parish.
- The Red Cross opened a shelter at the Cochon de Lait Center at 1822 L'Eglise St. in Mansura, offering residents impacted by rising floodwaters a safe refuge.
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency for six parishes, including Avoyelles, activating state assistance and enabling firefighters and wildlife agents to conduct rescue operations.
- Parish officials continue monitoring water levels Thursday evening as residents assess significant property damage and begin cleanup efforts throughout affected communities.
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