Louisiana
GoFundMe created for two Louisiana residents after Beryl related tornado destruction
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President Joe Biden has approved a federal emergency disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl recovery.
Two GoFundMe’s have been created for Louisiana residents following the destruction left by storms caused by Hurricane Beryl.
Beryl made landfall early Monday morning– bringing severe weather to Louisiana.
Kenneth and Chantay Ramsey and Joe and Elizabeth Jamison are just two families who suffered the wrath of the storm as the feeder bands caused tornados throughout the Ark-La-Tex.
On Tuesday, July 9, GoFundMe campaigns were created for these two families.
‘There will still be so much more they need:’ Friends reach out for Louisiana families struck by tornado after Hurricane Beryl
Kenneth and Chantay Ramsey had their home, camper, vehicles and tractor destroyed when a tornado hit Spearsville, Louisiana.
The GoFundMe stated, “although, insurance is a blessing at this time, there will still be so much more they need.”
The Ramseys, along with their six-year-old granddaughter, are were not injured.
To donate visit, www.gofundme.com/f/ramseys-tornado-relief.
Joe and Elizabeth Jamison’s home completely flipped while they were inside of it when a tornado hit Shreveport, Louisiana.
The GoFundMe stated, “it completely flipped their house with them in it, leading to the tornado destroying the house and everything in it. Luckily, they are okay, minus some minor injuries.”
To donate visit, www.gofundme.com/f/support-joe-and-elizabeths-tornado-recovery.
On Monday, July 8, Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane around 4:30 a.m. near Matagorda, Texas– a coastal community between Corpus Christi and Galveston, Texas.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the City of Houston received three to six inches of rain causing flash flooding across parts of the city and is expected to see two to four inches of rain as the day continues.
NWS also reported that a weather service office in Houston recorded an 81-mph wind gust.
For Louisiana Beryl brought with it tornados. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport, a total of 67 tornado warnings were issued across the northwest Louisiana Monday afternoon. NWS said this number is easily the most warnings in a single day event.
More: How many SWEPCO customers are still without power in Louisiana after Beryl related storms
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter for the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
Louisiana
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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