This glossary is a living document of agencies and programs you may want to better understand if you’re living in southwest Louisiana.
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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.
Community Meeting: Restore Louisiana
A packed room of residents had many questions about the Restore Louisiana program that provides financial assistance to homeowners impacted by recent hurricanes and flooding.
Documenting disasters in southwest Louisiana
The Southwest Louisiana Journal is documenting disaster preparation, response, and recovery in Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish.
The Southwest Louisiana Journal 