KATC.com

Butte La Rose: Trucks, Trailers, People Getting Out

May 16, 2011 1:04 AM

The Pontoon Bridge into Butte La Rose now has National Guard troops and Sheriff deputies nearby--and people with trucks and trailers are packed up-- leaving the area. But Randy Moncrief is not leaving just yet: He says he'll wait til the evacuation is mandatory. His family camp is called... more »
New Orleans moves to get rid of last FEMA trailers

December 30, 2010 9:23 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The era of the FEMA trailer - a symbol of the prolonged rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina - might be drawing to a close in New Orleans. Citing the remaining 221 trailers as blight, New Orleans officials have told the last remaining residents to be out by... more »
N.O. Council says It's Time to get Rid of FEMA Trailers

September 21, 2010 9:38 AM

NEW ORLEANS - It's time to get rid of nearly 260 FEMA trailers remaining of the 23,300 installed after Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans five years ago, several City Council members say. The trailers spoil the city's image of recovery, Housing and Human Needs Committee members agreed during Monday night's... more »
Major fire in Scott

February 12, 2010 12:47 PM

Authorities in Scott are currently working a major commercial fire on Hwy 93 just north of I-10 at the Scott / Cankton exit. Lafayette fire officials reported that 10 to 15 storage trailers are already on fire, but more damage is possibly expected. Injuries are unknown at this time. A... more »