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Salt water intrusion threat prompts federal emergency declaration in 4 Louisiana parishes

Por: The Advocate Politics September 27, 2023

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President Joe Biden has granted Gov. John Bel Edwards' request for an in Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes because of the threat of of local public water supplies, making them eligible for public assistance, including direct federal assistance.  The approval authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support disaster relief efforts and  provide emergency protective measures, including direct federal... + full article



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