Caldwell Parish flood photos

Massive flooding still plagues portions of Caldwell Parish. In the photo, an aerial shot of the Hebert area around Hebert Methodist Church looking North. Photos by Reed Keahey.

A Disaster Recovery Center opened on Friday, April 1, 2016 in Columbia from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5:00 p.m. Sundays until further notice. The disaster recovery center will located at the following address: Caldwell Parish Community Center, 105 Henderson St. (Corner of Henderson and Community Center Street), Columbia, La.
Representatives from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Small Business Administration, volunteer groups and other agencies are at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance.
It is not necessary to visit a center to register for and receive federal disaster assistance. If possible, survivors should register with FEMA before visiting a recovery center.
To register, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in most languages and phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Low-interest disaster loans from the SBA are available for businesses of all sizes including landlords, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters. Disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries.
For more Caldwell Parish news, go to www.caldwellwatchman.com.