For these 3 Southwest Louisiana households, storm recovery struggles continue

For these 3 Southwest Louisiana households, storm recovery struggles continue

Sheriff’s deputies accompanied Federal Emergency Management Agency workers to Terra Hillman’s fenced-in property Jan. 29. They were there to remove the camper she’s lived in since Hurricane Laura plowed through her home in August 2020. Hillman’s is one of three households in Calcasieu Parish who still need temporary shelter as they struggle to rebuild after the historic 2020 hurricane season. Their personal stories reveal gaps that remain in the…

For these 3 Southwest Louisiana households, storm recovery struggles continue • Louisiana Illuminator

Terra Hillman replaces a propane tank on the camper trailer where she's lived since Hurricane Laura damaged her Lake Charles house in 2020. (Chris Vinn for Louisiana Illuminator)LAKE CHARLES — Sheriff’s deputies accompanied Federal Emergency Management Agency workers to Terra Hillman’s fenced-in property Jan. 29. They were there to remove the camper she’s lived in since Hurricane Laura plowed through her home in August 2020. Hillman’s is one of …