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111

Louisiana Declares State of Emergency due to Heavy Rain and Flooding

PROCLAMATION NUMBER 111 JBE 2016STATE OF EMERGENCY – HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act, La. R.S. 29:721, et seq., confers upon the Governor of the State of Louisiana emergency powers to deal with emergencies and disasters,...