DeSoto, Bienville included in winter storm disaster declaration

Winter storm recovery funding still undecided

(The Center Square) – Louisiana has received a major federal disaster declaration following a severe winter storm that battered the northern part of the state with ice, extreme cold and

DeSoto, Bienville included in winter storm disaster declaration

BATON ROUGE, La. - Nine parishes in North Louisiana, including DeSoto and Bienville, will be eligible for reimbursement for money spent removing debris and costs associated with emergency response related to Winter Storm Fern.

FEMA: Federal disaster declaration approved for N. Louisiana

Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and is warranted by the results of further assessments.

After deadly winter storm in Louisiana, Trump approves federal disaster money

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump approved Thursday Louisiana’s request for a major disaster declaration, which opens access to federal money to recover from last month’s winter storm.

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration - Louisiana Severe Winter Storm

FEMA Alert February 18, 2026 FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Louisiana to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe winter storm from January 23-27, 2026.  The following counties have been approved for assistance: Public Assistance: Bienville De Soto East Carroll Franklin Morehouse Ouachita Richland Tensas West Carroll   Mississippi Severe Winter Storm (DR-4900-LA) President …

Storm Surge: NC Guard Deploys for Winter Storms Fern & Gianna

A historic winter storm bore down on North Carolina, and state and local resources were stretched beyond their limits. The North Carolina National Guard answered the call to save lives and property.