Gov. Edwards` July 13 Update on Tropical Storm Barry
(WorldNews Environment)

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards met with the Unified Command Group to continue coordinating the state`s response to Tropical Storm Barry and the ongoing flood fight in Louisiana, which has reached day 260. `This storm has our attention,` said Gov. Edwards. `While most of the rain right now is in the Gulf, we know that it will be coming ashore and impacting a large portion of the state. We are asking that everyone stay vigilant and be safe. Monitor your local media and heed instructions from your local elected officials. The people of Louisiana are resilient, and while the next few days may be challenging, I am confident that we are going to get through this.` In total, the Governor has...