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• Watch video of rescue from flooded home in Baton Rouge

  14-08-2016 23:18
  
  Rescuers have been traversing floodwaters in the Baton Rouge area all weekend, saving people trapped in their homes.
  
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• Louisiana flooding by the numbers

  14-08-2016 21:33
  
  Over 5,000 people stayed in shelters Saturday night due to extreme flooding.
  
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• Louisiana flooding: 8 things state officials want you to know (Aug. 14)

  14-08-2016 21:18
  
  More than a 1,000 vehicles with people are still stuck on Interstate 12.
  
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• Louisiana flooding: 8 things state officials want you to know

  14-08-2016 21:18
  
  More than a 1,000 vehicles with people are still stuck on Interstate 12.
  
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• Bayou Manchac Rd. residents ordered to leave Monday

  14-08-2016 21:14
  
  IBERVILLE PARISH - Officials with the Iberville Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness are advising residents who live on Bayou Manchac Road to evacuate "immediately." The evacuation order was issued due to rapidly rising water on Bayou Manchac and the record breaking 21.5 foot predicted crest that is expected to happen at 1 a.m. Monday morning."Due to the unprecedented water levels and the uncertainty of the condition of Bayou Manchac Rd. residents on the east side of Hwy 30 in the Ba
  
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• Bayou Manchac Rd. residents ordered to evacuate ahead of record crest

  14-08-2016 21:14
  
  IBERVILLE PARISH - Officials with the Iberville Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness are advising residents who live on Bayou Manchac Road to evacuate.The evacuation order was issued due to rapidly rising water on Bayou Manchac and the record breaking 21.5 foot predicted crest that is expected to happen at 1 a.m. Monday morning.Residents are advised to evacuate the area and to take all necessary precautions at this time to remain safe during the flood event.The American Red Cross is opening a
  
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• Neighbors say woman died after car swept away by high water

  14-08-2016 20:52
  
  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff’s deputies say divers recovered the body of a woman inside of a flooded vehicle on Northridge at North Hampton on Sunday.EBRSO deputies said they were notified of high water by the Brownsfield Fire Department and dive teams responded to investigate. Divers discovered a vehicle submerged in deep water.Witnesses said the woman was seen last night attempting to turn around in high water when her vehicle was swept away.Deputies say they’ll release the woman&
  
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• State Police report 18,000 people rescued from EBR and Livingston parish

  14-08-2016 20:25
  
  BATON ROUGE - A spokesman says that approximately 18,000 people have been rescued so far from rising floodwaters.Maj. Doug Cain of the Louisiana State Police said Sunday that so far 18,000 people have been rescued from East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes.High-water vehicles, boats and helicopters have been rescuing people and bringing them to safer areas.Rain-swollen rivers and creeks have burst their banks, causing widespread havoc across parts of southern Louisiana.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Alternate Post Office locations available for flood victims

  14-08-2016 20:14
  
  BATON ROUGE - Due to torrential rains that have produced major flooding in several Louisiana cities, the Post Office says customers will be able to pick up their mail at nearby alternate post officers.Those locations include:Greenwell Springs, LA - 70739 to Zachary LA 70791
  Baton Rouge - Central Finance Station 70818 to Scotlandville LA 70807USPS says that while customers can pick up their mail with proper identification at the alternate Post Offices, retail and shipping services will also be av
  
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• Drone footage shows scale of Baton Rouge flooding

  14-08-2016 19:54
  
  BATON ROUGE - Several drone operators have submitted shocking aerial footage of South Louisiana over the past few days.The latest drone video comes from Preaux Motion Video and shows flood damage around Fox Hill apartments in the 8500 block of Greenwell Springs Road.The footage is available above.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Entergy power cut delayed as water level holds near substation

  14-08-2016 19:35
  
  BATON ROUGE - Entergy crews say a possible power cut to around 4,500 homes in southeast Baton Rouge may not be necessary as the level of flood water has slowed.If equipment in the substation floods while it is active, a much larger area would lose power and it would likely take longer to restore, said company spokesman Greg Guilbeau. However, Entergy crews monitored the substation for hours before determining the cut may not be required.General boundaries of the affected area are Florida Bouleva
  
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• Ascension officials release video briefing on flooding

  14-08-2016 19:26
  
  ASCENSION PARISH - Parish officials released a briefing with need-to-know information on flood conditions in Ascension on Sunday.The video above includes information about pump stations, sand bags, anticipated impact areas, maps and other vital information.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Major disaster declaration granted in four La. parishes

  14-08-2016 19:15
  
  BATON ROUGE – President Barack Obama has granted a major disaster declaration request for four Louisiana parishes.
  The declaration includes Tangipahoa, St. Helena, East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes.Additional parish declaration will be made as further damage assessments are conducted."I have traveled to affected areas and have seen the destruction caused by this unprecedented flooding," said Gov. Edwards. "We are thankful for the federal government's quick response to our reques
  
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• SLIDESHOW: Rescue efforts continue into Sunday after historic floods

  14-08-2016 18:46
  
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• SLIDESHOW: Rescue efforts continue into Monday after historic floods

  14-08-2016 18:46
  
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• Curfew issued for Zachary residents

  14-08-2016 18:45
  
  ZACHARY – A curfew has been issued for the residents of Zachary due to the severe weather, according to the Zachary Police Department.The curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday.The police department is asking for residents to stay off of the roads unless it is an emergency or have work.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Tangipahoa reports first flood related fatality as body found

  14-08-2016 17:48
  
  TANGIPAHOA - Parish officials have confirmed the first flood-related fatality in the parish near the Village of Tangipahoa.Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said crews with the Kentwood Fire Department recovered the body of an unidentified man this morning near the village.The man was reported missing on Friday night and was not located until Sunday morning, according to WWL-TV.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Baker remains under curfew as rescues continue

  14-08-2016 17:44
  
  BAKER - Officials in Baker say more than 1,500 people have been rescued in the past two days from severe flooding.15 of those people were rescued on Sunday alone but did not necessarily take place in the Baker area, according to city officials.Shelters that remain active in the area include Southern University, the Jewel J. Newman Community Center and Scotlandville Magnet.Curfew remains in effect in Baker until 8 a.m.City of Baker government offices say they will reopen on Monday.Permalink| Comm
  
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• BRPD investigating Sunday morning shooting on Rembrandt

  14-08-2016 17:15
  
  BATON ROUGE - BRPD detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man dead late Sunday morning in Baton Rouge.22-year-old Jered McCalope was found in a parking lot in the 6700 block of Rembrandt Avenue around 11:30 a.m. suffering from a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.Police have yet to identify suspects or motive at this time.Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact the BRPD Violent Crimes Unit at 225-389-4869.Permalink| Comments
  
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• More than 50 rescued by Coast Guard so far in Baton Rouge

  14-08-2016 16:51
  
  BATON ROUGE - More than 50 people were rescued from rooftoops, cars and trailers on Saturday by memebers of the Coast Guard.USCG Public Affairs personnel said two MH-65 Dolphin helicopters from New Orleans and one MH-60 Jayhawk from Mobile worked with local law enforcement and helped rescue more than 300 people.Rescues continued Sunday as many people are still stranded in their homes. Interstate closures continue making getting in or out of communities like Baton Rouge and Denham Spring
  
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• Latest list of open shelters for residents affected by severe weather

  14-08-2016 16:50
  
  The following is an updated list of shelters for residents in flooded areas. Ascension Parish:Lamar Dixon
  9039 St. Landry Road
  Gonzales, LAEast Baton Rouge Parish:
  BREC Longfellow Drive Recreation Center
  5201 Longfellow Dr
  Baton Rouge, LABREC Park at Hamilton Avenue
  16200 Hamilton Avenue
  Baton Rouge, LABREC Park at Flannery
  801 Flannery Road
  Baton Rouge, LABREC Park at Kernan Avenue
  333 Kernan Avenue
  Baton Rouge, LACeltic Studios
  10000 Celtics Drive
  Baton Rouge, LACentral High School
  10
  
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• List of updated road closures due to weather as of Sunday

  14-08-2016 16:38
  
  The following is an updated list of road closures as of Sunday at 4:30 p.m:ASCENSION: I-10 West at LA 73 (Prairieville)EAST BATON ROUGE:Airline Hwy from Evangeline St to S Choctaw Dr
  Alaska St at W Roosevelt St
  Antioch Rd at Tiger Bend Rd
  Aster St between Nicholson Dr and Highland RdBaringer Foreman Rd at Baringers Ct
  Baringer Foreman Rd at Cloverfield
  Bayou Fountain Ave at S Staring Ln
  Blackwater Rd at Gurney Rd
  Bluebonnet Blvd at Airline Hwy
  Burbank Dr from Nicholson Dr to W Parker Bl
  
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• Ochsner Medical Center launches hotline for transferred patients

  14-08-2016 16:27
  
  BATON ROUGE – Ochsner Medical Center has established a hotline for family members needing information about patients that have been transferred.Earlier Saturday afternoon, the medical center transferred approximately 40 critically ill patients to other Ochsner facilities due to the severe weather and flooding in the hospital.Family members of patients are urged to call 504-842-3198 and will need to provide a patient's date of birth to receive information about their condition and locat
  
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• List of school, government offices, facility closures for Monday and Tuesday

  14-08-2016 15:52
  
  The following schools and government offices will be closed nest week: 
  - Tangipahoa Parish Schools and Registration Centers – Closed Monday through Friday- Our Lady of the Lake College- Closed Monday - Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired- Closed Monday and Tuesday-Rocking Horse Early Learning Center and Rocking Horse's Adventureland- Closed Monday-State Government offices closed Monday in following Parishes: Acadia, Assumption, Beauregard, C
  
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• Government leaders urge President to declare federal disaster declaration

  14-08-2016 15:39
  
  METAIRIE - House Majority Whipe Steve Scalise and other government officials have set a letter to President Barack Obama, supporting Governor John Bel Edwards' request for a federal disaster declaration.The letter was sent by Scalise, along with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, U.S. Representative Charles Boustany, U.S. Representative John Fleming, U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond, U.S. Representative Ralph Abraham, and U.S. Representative Garret Graves.The letter reads as follows:"Dear President O
  
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• State Treasurer John Kennedy: "Step one, get people safe."

  14-08-2016 15:28
  
  Louisiana State Treasurer spoke about the flooding disaster in Louisiana in a live phone interview with WBRZ, assuring people that federal assistance is available."Every now and then when we think we're in control," Kennedy acknowledged, "God and nature remind us that we're really not."Kennedy assured residents that he is currently working with a two-step mindset: getting residnets in any dangerous situation to safety, then to "worry abou tthe property damage."Kennedy acknowledged that he is not
  
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• At least 4,700 people evacuated to Red Cross shelters

  14-08-2016 14:50
  
  BATON ROUGE - An American Red Cross spokesperson says at least 4,700 people have been helped in dozens on emergency shelters, after 15 rivers experienced record flood stages."This is an extremely chaotic situation right now, with life-threatening flood waters, power outages, and road closures complicating relief efforts," Vice President for Disaster Services Operations and Logistics for the Red Cross Brad Kieserman said. "This is by far our largest sheltering effort in Louisiana since Hurricane
  
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• Sheriff's Office responding to triple shooting in Galvez

  14-08-2016 14:24
  
  PRAIRIEVILLE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a triple shooting in Galvez near Prairieville.According to Sheriff Jeff Wiley, it happened on Oak Trace Road near Galvez Middle School. Officers say a mother and daughter were shot and killed by a man. It is unclear if that person is dead.Details are very limited at this time. WBRZ has a crew on the way to the scene. Stay tuned to WBRZ.com for updates.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Emergency contacts for area parishes, Red Cross

  14-08-2016 14:17
  
  If you need to be rescued, please call the emergency contact for the parish where you are.Red Cross 855-489-2528East Baton Rouge Parish, 225-389-2100. Can also text 911.Livingston Parish emergency, 225-686-3996Tangipahoa Parish emergency, 985-748-3211Ascension emergency, 225-621-8300 option 1.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Thousands rescued during widespread S. Louisiana flooding

  14-08-2016 13:50
  
  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's governor says at least 7,000 people have been rescued so far due to widespread flooding in the state.
      
  Gov. John Bel Edwards emphasized Sunday that the rain-caused flooding was "not over."
      
  He says the fatalities have not risen from the three dead reported on Saturday. One person is unaccounted for in St. Helena Parish.
      
  Edwards says the storm has "subsided in its intensity" but
  
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• Ochsner transfers ill patients to other facilities

  14-08-2016 13:20
  
  BATON ROUGE - 20 critically ill patients have been transferred from Ochsner Medical Center to other Ochsner facilities and another 20 are expected to follow shortly. The precautionary measure was taken due to the severe weather and flooding around the O’Neal campus.Ochsner is currently motoring the situation with local and state police. A decision to transfer additional patients has not been made at this time.We will continue to update this story as infomration becomes available.Permal
  
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• Boil water advisory issued for Livingston Parish subdivisions

  14-08-2016 12:56
  
  LIVINGSTON PARISH - A boil water advisory has been issued for all of the Diversion Water Company water systems in Livingston Parish.The following subdivisions and surrounding areas under the advisory are below:MontroseOak Forrest Trailer ParkRuth LaneOlivia Rose Trailer ParkStone HillThe CoveOldmillCypress PointHilltopCline DriveDiversion Canal RoadAmite River RoadWaterfrontRiverhighlandsBayou TerraceThree Rivers islandChinquapin Campsites. ( Chene Blanc ) Terry HarborPermalink| Comments
  
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• AT&T users experiencing outage

  14-08-2016 06:38
  
  BATON ROUGE - AT&T users are experiencing technical difficulties in the area.A spokesperson from AT&T confirmed that the cell service is not working.Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is also experiencing technical difficulties with phone lines.According to the spokesperson, anyone in the parish trying to call 911 can call 225-621-8300 and press option 1. Permalink| Comments
  
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• AT&T continues efforts to restore service after flood

  14-08-2016 06:38
  
  BATON ROUGE - AT&T says their restoration work continues around the clock as they struggle to restore service to customers impacted by massive outages on Sunday.Service is returning for some customers while others may continue to experience intermittent service. As progress is made during these efforts, service will return for some customers and others may continue to experience intermittent service. A spokesperson from AT&T confirmed that the cell service is not workin
  
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• CATS buses evacuating residents on Flannery

  14-08-2016 04:23
  
  BATON ROUGE - The CATS bus system is helping residents along North Flannery Road to nearby shelters.About 10 to 15 buses are helping hundreds of people living in the neighborhoods on Monticello Boulevard, nearby Belaire High School and Park Forest Middle School.There is a voluntary evacuation in effect on North Flannery Road and Florida Boulevard.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Stranded I-12 drivers being rescued by Louisiana State Police

  14-08-2016 04:12
  
  About 125 vehicles trapped on flooded highway between Tangipahoa Parish and Baton Rouge
  
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• BRFD on the scene of warehouse fire on S Choctaw

  14-08-2016 04:07
  
  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters are working a large warehouse fire on the 12000 block of South Choctaw Drive.Around 3:30 a.m., Baton Rouge Fire Department was notified about flames shooting out of the roof of the building at 12421 South Choctaw Drive.Fire crews are having a tough time getting to the scene because of high water throughout Belaire, but crews are spraying water on the structure from a distance.It's unclear how the fire started. The location is a couple of blocks north of Belaire High Sc
  
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• For Louisiana flood victims, donate clothing in Jefferson Parish

  14-08-2016 03:02
  
  Donations accepted Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 200 Derbigny St. in Gretna
  
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• Louisiana flooding kills 3; thousands rescued

  14-08-2016 00:55
  
  'We haven't been rescuing people; we've been rescuing subdivisions,' Livingston Parish sheriff says
  
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• Louisiana flooding kills 3; rescuers extract more than 1,000

  14-08-2016 00:55
  
  Gov. John Bel Edwards declares a state of emergency, calls floods 'unprecedented' and 'historic'
  
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