Louisiana First Alert

We will be updating information related to post-Laura recovery and other headlines regarding the rebuilding of SWLA, including resources for assistance and answers to common questions.

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How To Appeal If FEMA Denies Assistance To You

If you're a Hurricane Laura victim and were denied assistance from FEMA, we have some insight on how to appeal the decision.

Mikey O

Tropical Formation in Caribbean Possible by the Weekend

The National Hurricane Center says an area of disturbed weather east of the Yucatan is being monitored for further development.

Bruce Mikells

Lauren Daigle Announces Concert for Lake Charles

Louisiana native Lauren Daigle announces a concert to help bring help and awareness to the Lake Charles area, recently devasted by Hurricane Laura.

JayCee

Time Is Running Out for Hurricane Laura Victims To Apply for FEMA

If you need FEMA assistance and live in a parish deemed a Hurricane Laura disaster area, apply for help now.

Gina Cook

Hurricane Center Watching Caribbean for Tropical Development

The area of concern is west of Jamaica and east of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Bruce Mikells

Suddenlink Offers Free Hotspots and Disaster Credit To Customers

As electricity crews restore lights and replace power lines, residents will begin seeing Suddenlink crews making repairs.

Gina Cook

70% of Polling Stations To Be Consolidated Into Mega Voting Sites

Due to damage from Hurricane Laura, emergency plans were put in place to move precincts and secure early and election day voting.

Gina Cook

What's Open in Southwest Louisiana: September 25 Update

From free hot meals to groceries, gas, and vital supplies, find out what's open and who has what you need right now in Southwest Louisiana.

Kristian Bland

Mike Soileau

Buddy Russ

Water Boil Advisories Lifted in Some Areas of SWLA

Eleven water districts across SWLA have been cleared of their boil advisories.

Mikey O

CPSB Announces What SWLA School Campuses Will Open Up

The Calcasieu Parish School Board made an announcement via social media about what parish school campuses are safe enough to open up for face-to-face classes.

Mikey O

National Weather Service Finds Hurricane Laura High Water Mark

The storm surge high water mark was left on what remained of structures on Rutherford Beach in Cameron Parish.

JayCee

Orange Beach, Alabama After Hurricane Sally [HD-Video]

In this video, you can get a look at what the storm did to Orange Beach, one of Acadiana's favorite getaways.

Michael Dot Scott