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On Friday, September 9, 2016, Louisiana Economic Development (LED) issued a flood damages assessment estimating that the historic August 2016 flood caused Louisiana businesses $2 billion in damages.

At peak, LED estimates that 278,500 Louisiana residents were unable to work due to temporary closures, suspension of operations, transportation impasses, and residential flooding.

LED commissioned the…

Greater Baton Rouge Business Report has published four articles relevant to businesses after the Louisiana floods:

  • Preserving Your Brand After a Disaster is Critical
  • Landlords Have Obligations After the Flood
  • IRS Offers Resources for Reconstructing Lost Financial Records, Documenting Claims
  • The Latest Resources for Businesses

New resources available for Louisiana parishes affected by the flood:…