Severe Flooding in Southeast Louisiana (1983)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-04-08
Duration: 00:01:54
Subjects: FLOODS | Natural Disasters
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Treen, Dave Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 8, 1983, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the severe flooding in southeastern Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, following the deluge of up to 20 inches of rain falling over a 48 hour period. This report includes footage of Governor Dave Treen and Baton Rouge Mayor Pat Screen visiting a sandbagging facility. Host: Beth George