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The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office recently released the results of an annual audit for Feed the Children for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024.

LAKE CHARLES — Residents interested in registering their saddles to make them more identifiable in the event of theft or loss will have the opportunity on Friday, thanks to state and area officials.

(The Center Square) — President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' would terminate the Section 45V tax credit for clean hydrogen production beginning in 2026, potentially reshaping the economics of several major energy projects in Louisiana.

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Ensure you have batteries and alternative power sources on hand to tide you over until the power can be restored. Cell phones can be charged using USB ports in vehicles. Some devices may work with solar chargers or power sources designed for camping and outdoor use. A back-up portable or whole-house generator also may be a consideration for individuals in areas prone to hurricanes.

LAKE CHARLES, La — As we approach the 2025 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, United Way Southwest Louisiana is proud to announce an improved Initiative to help community members in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis Parish stay informed about natural disasters through timely, regionspecific information.

Speak with your insurance provider. The weeks or months prior to the start of hurricane season is a good time to contact your insurance provider to ensure you have adequate coverage should your home and/or possessions be damaged during a hurricane. The NOAA notes that homeowners and renter’s insurance policies do not cover flooding, which requires a separate policy. Providers may not even write flood insurance policies, while others may do so but at a very high cost. Confirm the details of your coverage prior to hurricane season so you can purchase any supplementary insurance if necessary.

Identify an evacuation route and develop a plan should you need to evacuate. Certain regions are more likely than others to experience hurricanes, and such cities and towns typically have predetermined evacuation routes to ensure residents can get out of town safely if the need arises. Identify your local government’s evacuation route and ensure everyone in your household is familiar with it. If no such route has been identified by your local government, design your own evacuation plan and make sure it includes a safe and accessible route out of town. Include your destination in your evacuation plan. The NOAA notes that a destination need not be hundreds of miles away from a home. In fact, the well-built home of a nearby friend or relative built outside areas vulnerable to flooding can make for a safe place to ride out the storm.

Gather disaster supplies. The NOAA notes that disaster supplies are necessary whether individuals are evacuating or sheltering-in-place. Hurricanes have devastated many communities in recent years, and there’s no telling when hurricane-stricken communities may be up and running again. The NOAA recommends individuals have enough nonperishable food, water and medicine to last each person in the family at least three days. The NOAA also advises gathering enough water to last more than three days whenever possible. Electricity and water may be out of commission for a lengthy period of time after a hurricane, so keep cash on hand to pay for food and other necessities and stock up on batteries and battery-powered flashlights prior to hurricane season.