The following is a press release from the American Red Cross: 

LAKE CHARLES, May 14, 2012 —The American Red Cross, the volunteer-based nonprofit that shelters and feeds displaced residents, needs thousands of new volunteers to register and receive training now before disaster strikes.

The following is a Press Release regarding preparation for hurricane season:

After severe storms this spring and the start of the Atlantic hurricane season June 1st, the Internal Revenue Service encourages you to safeguard your records before disaster strikes.

“Planning what to do in the event of a disaster is an important part of being prepared,” IRS spokesperson Dee Harris Stepter said. “The IRS encourages people to protect tax and financial documents, both personal and professional.”

Some simple steps can help individuals and businesses protect financial and tax records in the event of severe weather and other disasters.

The following is a Press Release:

Governor Bobby Jindal proclaimed the month of May as CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, month for Louisiana, acknowledging the service of some 2,000 volunteers who stand up for children in the foster care system.

In proclaiming May as CASA month for Louisiana, Governor Jindal acknowledged CASA’s service as “powerful voices on behalf of over 3,700 abused and neglected children in Louisiana.”

All over Louisiana community citizens volunteer their time to speak up for the best interests of a child who is i