Local Publisher Claims Shreveport FEMA Fraud
Danny Lawler claims he witnessed widespread fraud as FEMA officials were handing out foodstamp vouchers to anyone who got in line.
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FEMA Rental Assistance Helps Louisiana Flood Survivors
If your home has been deemed uninhabitable by authorities, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has rental assistance available for those who qualify.
Callers Attempting to Scam East Texas Flood Victims
The Harrison County Sheriff's Office reports a scam involving FEMA is circulating in parts of east Texas.
Jonesboro Man Admits to Defrauding FEMA
A Jonesboro man has pled guilty in Shreveport federal court to three counts of wire fraud.
57-year-old Curtis Roller had been charged with illegally obtaining Federal Emergency Management Agency grants and making false statements on Workers Compensation forms.
57-year-old Curtis Roller had been charged with illegally obtaining Federal Emergency Management Agency grants and making false statements on Workers Compensation forms.
Do You Know Tornado Fact from Tornado Fiction?
This week is the second annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week across the United States. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are providing info to the public about the dangers of severe weather and below are some …
Severe Weather Warnings Vs. Watches. What’s the Difference?
You've all heard that strange sound on the radio or seen the scrawl on the TV. A severe something or other is nearby. Many of you don't know the difference between a severe weather watch and a warning. Find out the difference below.
NOAA, NWS and FEMA Ask: Are You Weather Ready?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has launched its second annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week this week. The intention of the week focuses on you, your family and your community being prepared in the event o…
President Declares Disaster for Louisiana
FEMA announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Louisiana to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe winter storms during the period of January 8 to January 17, 2013.
Issac Recovery in LA Reaches Half-Billion
State and federal recovery from Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana has hit a new milestone, topping half a billion dollars since the Aug. 29, 2012, disaster declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said today.
Texas Officials Call for Additional Help as Wildfires Spread [VIDEO]
Forest service officials are calling on firefighters from outside agencies to help battle fast-moving wildfires in Texas. In the past week, the fires have destroyed more than 1,000 homes.