Aid available for St. James Parish tornado victims
ST. JAMES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Following the aftermath of the tornado that struck St. James Parish last week, the parish government is now offering aid to residents who were impacted.
St. James Parish, the Department of Human Resources and the Community Action Agency are allocating food vouchers to residents. From May 21 through May 22, eligible residents in affected areas have the opportunity to receive their vouchers in-person at the DHR Building in Lutcher.
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According to the St. James Parish Facebook page, those who reside on specific, impacted streets are eligible to receive vouchers. The streets include the following: Ester Street, Central Crossing, Pleasant Hill Street, Hargis Street, Romeville Street, Louviere Road, Hymel Road, Helvetia Street and Highway 44 between Mosaic and Central Crossing. However, St. James residents who live outside these parameters can receive aid if more funds become available at a later time.
In order to obtain the voucher, residents must also provide their proof of residence, form of identification and a current water bill issued within the past 30 days.
The DHR Building is located at 1579 Lutcher Ave. To schedule an appointment or learn more information, contact 225-562-2419.
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