416 apply for aid; over $226,000 approved

The costs of recent heavy rains in Avoyelles is already high and expected to increase as more victims apply and damage to parish farms is assessed.

“As of Aug. 31, 416 people have registered for federal assistance,” Avoyelles Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Joey Frank said. “Over $226,000 in aid has been approved so far.” Those 416 applications include people who have had damage to homes, businesses, vehicles and personal property.

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