Scalise Statement on Major Disaster Declaration Approval Following Hurricane Francine

JEFFERSON, La. - Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after a major disaster declaration was granted in the wake of Hurricane Francine for Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes:

"As South Louisiana continues to assess the damages from Hurricane Francine, it is critical that we have the right resources to help people and communities rebuild and recover.

"This major disaster declaration covers a number of parishes that received some of the greatest impact, and additional parishes may be added to this list as damage estimates continue to come in from individual communities and parishes.

"I've spoken directly with local, state and federal officials, and will continue to work to ensure the communities and families impacted by this storm have the resources they need to fully recover."