Flooding in South Louisiana (2021)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2021-05-21
Duration: 00:09:10
Subjects: FLOODS | Natural Disasters | Disaster response and recovery
Contributors:
- St. Cyr, Kara Host
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Editor
- Hall, Robbie Interviewee
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Williams, Derek Interviewee
- Hunter, Nic Interviewee
- Udell, Colleen Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 21, 2021, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Kara St. Cyr’s report on the flooding in Lake Charles and the Baton Rouge region on May 17, 2021. She interviews: Robbie Hall, Ascension Parish resident; Derek Williams, Lake Charles resident; and Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter. Her report also includes highlights from a press conference with Governor John Bel Edwards. Next, Andre Moreau interviews Colleen Udell, the president of Cajun Navy Relief. She discusses: their response to the May 17th floods; their work in preparing to respond to disasters; and their volunteers.