Trump grants more winter storm recovery funding to Louisiana

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 228

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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President Donald Trump has approved Gov. Jeff Landry’s request for more federal funding to help with recovery from a severe winter storm that hit North Louisiana in late January.

The president signed off on a major disaster declaration that will bring more support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to nine parishes: Bienville, DeSoto, East Carroll, Franklin, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas and West Carroll.

The money will help pay for debris …

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