The city council met briefly after Christmas to discuss public works projects, planning for other projects, and new appointments.
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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Meeting 1/5/23
In their first meeting of 2023, the police jury chose a new president and vice president.
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Mitigation, preparation, education: Q&A with coastal N.C. official about flooding
Southerly spoke with Belhaven town manager Lynn Davis about the challenges of evacuations, transportation, and shelters for residents.
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The long road to Restore
Some residents say the process to get federal funding from a new Louisiana program is confusing, cumbersome, and time-consuming. Here’s what it looks like for one homeowner in Lake Charles, and what you can learn from her experience.
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What to do if the city or parish wants to demolish your home
Roughly half the housing stock in the parish was damaged by the hurricanes. Now, officials are condemning and demolishing dozens of homes each month.
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‘We are not immune’: Q&A with Jackson student leader on disasters while navigating college
Jackson State University resident assistant Kayla Carter is responsible for disseminating information to fellow students during disaster events. She says out-of-state students, whose families are further away, tend to be more anxious during emergencies.
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2022 community reporting fellowship projects
In their own words, the fellows describe their experience and final projects.