Addressing the Impact of Winter Storms: Resources
Addressing the Impact of Winter Storms: Resources The severe winter weather of the past week has left many households without heat and electricity. For older adults and other at-risk populations, the loss of utilities can exacerbate health conditions. Poor road…
‘It’s just a vicious cycle’: Evictions, homelessness surge in southwest Louisiana after hurricanes
A pre-existing housing crisis in Lake Charles, along with slow federal aid, have left some renters unhoused for nearly six months. This story is third in a three-part series supported by the Pulitzer Center about how southwest Louisiana is recovering…
Free Legal Assistance Available for Hurricane Zeta
A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for those in Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Zeta. The service, which provides legal referral information for low income individuals with disaster legal needs, is a partnership between the Louisiana State Bar Association,…