The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season is officially underway and southwest Louisiana continues recovery efforts from the last season along with other weather woes. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Brian Abshire said they are hoping they will receive a break this season.
“Besides the hurricanes, we’ve had the ice storm, and flooding two weeks ago, we’re tired and doing the best we can to get our feet back under us I suppose,” said Abshire.
As for how the parish is has recovered approximately nine months since the area was impacted by Hurricanes Laura and Delta, Abshire said it depends on who you ask.
“Some people have completely recovered with their homes and things, and other people are still fighting insurance. I’d say it just depends on who you talk to but we’re certainly not out of the woods,” said Abshire.
Abshire said approximately 4,000 residents remain displaced from the hurricanes. He said they could be living in another home or apartment, with family, or even in a trailer on their property but they remain displaced.
“And may not be able to go back to their home. Their insurance situation may dictate that they can’t, or their insurance won’t repair and so they won’t be able to. It’s just a varying from individual to individual, said Abshire.
Abshire said a number of residents are working with the Insurance Commission to settle their claims while others have had to seek litigation.
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