Federal agencies are continuing to provide disaster-relief funds to states recovering from this year’s storms and floods, including Hurricane Matthew. But Louisiana says it needs additional aid.
The Housing and Urban Development Dept. on Oct. 13 awarded Louisiana $437.8 million to help rebuild after August and March flooding. Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) welcomed HUD’s grants but said Louisiana’s need is much larger. He asked President Obama for an additional $4 billion for repairs and recovery.