Major disaster declaration granted in four La. parishes

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