Governor John Bel Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Louisiana Due to Excessive Heat and Dry Conditions

By Teiko Foxx

Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Edwards declares a State of Emergency due to the extreme heat. Spokesperson of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says the prolonged excessive heat is putting significant stress on resources in some areas of the state and the declaration is procedural for funding.

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