Louisiana Association of the Deaf provides relief to deaf survivors of Hurricane Laura
Almost 80 deaf people in southern Louisiana were impacted by Hurricane Laura that made landfall two weeks ago as a category 4 storm.
The Louisiana Association of the Deaf sent representatives to two locations today — Lake Charles and Rosepine — to visit with deaf residents who were affected.
(Images of LAD representatives visiting survivors)
DANIEL WALLACE:
Hello my name is Daniel Wallace. I have a wife named Kristie Wallace and a 1 year old daughter named Nicole Wallace. We were impacted by the hurricane. When the hurricane was approaching, it became very windy. I lived in a mobile home. Two hours before the hurricane hit, I decided to evacuate. A tree fell on my home and damaged everything. We have no place to live.
(Image of fallen large tree on a structure)
It is really sad. I’m lucky that God showed me a way out of our home. If not, we would have been dead. Thank God for that. Thank you.
HAROLD LEBLEU:
Hello, my name is Harold Lebleu. My son in law owns a farm in Creole, which is close to Cameron. His barn went through Hurricanes Rita, Ike, and this one. The first hurricane caused some damage that we were able to repair. The second hurricane was the same. We did repairs around our farm. But with the third hurricane, it’s completely gone and flat. The winds destroyed the posts. It’s bare. My son in law had livestock but because of the hurricanes and constant evacuations he decided to sell them to a buyer in Texas. Another thing — there is a tomb where graves are laid on top of each other but there are holes where the bodies are supposed to be. It looks like a shooting target with the holes. Very shocking. Also, at Holly Beach, there were posts built in accordance with insurance regulations for new buildings. They were very strong, thick posts. But they’re completely gone. It’s very sad. Pray for the people there, there are many of them.
THE DAILY MOTH (ALEX):
The LAD worked with FEMA to help with the process of applying for disaster aid and benefits.
(Images of FEMA reps talking with deaf survivors and a LAD representative working with a survivor on filling out forms)
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THE DAILY MOTH (ALEX):
The LAD also provided $300 gift cards to Walmart and other supplies, which was made possible by donations.
(Image of LAD representatives)
SHERRY CROSBY:
Hello, I’m Sherry, the Vice-President of the Louisiana Association of the Deaf (LAD). We are here to support our deaf friends who were affected by Hurricane Laura. I’m here at the second stop after visiting Lake Charles. It’s a disaster there. The reason why we are helping? I was personally a victim of Hurricane Katrina. It was very slow with the FEMA and I had many communication barriers. I didn’t know what to do. So now I am stepping in to quickly help our community with whatever they need. I know that food stamps or the FEMA might come slowly, so we are giving immediate assistance. Please support us!
JIMMY C. GORE:
What she said, I went through as well, but not as a victim, but I’ve seen things. FEMA does work slowly, but it’s better now. I’m asking you to give your hearts and your money in donations to support us in our service to people here, so we can move fast. Thank you for your support.
THE DAILY MOTH (ALEX):
The LAD said if you want to support, you can make a financial donation to the LAD. The LAD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The information is in the description or in the transcript.
You can also follow the LAD on their Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/LADeaf1908
Donations:
Cashapp: $LAD1908
Venmo: @LAD1908
Include full name n email in note
Check/Money Order can be sent to our address.
Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc
3112 Valley Creek Drive, Suite E
Baton Rouge, LA 70808