The past week has been one of the most intense and difficult in all of Louisiana’s history. Once again, we have been struck by a terrible natural disaster, and thousands of our fellow Louisianians have lost everything in a matter of hours. There is one bright spot in all of this though: The amazing courage and sense of community that is the calling card of people who live in Louisiana. We have witnessed some truly heroic acts over the past few days, so here are some of the most incredible.
- The Cajun Navy
facebook.com/LaCajunNavy One of the most amazing things to happen during the storm was the outpouring of citizens helping one another. Dubbed the #CajunNavy, countless fellow Louisianians loaded up their boats and coordinated rescue efforts for more than 20,000 people.
Truly, this sign sums it all up.
Facebook.com / Dustin Clouatre And shows the relentlessly loving and generous spirit of people in Louisiana.
And this woman’s words really help also:
facebook.com/LaCajunNavy
facebook.com/LaCajunNavy I don’t think I could have said it better myself.
- People That Care for the Animals
Instagram.com / southern_retrievers Of course when the waters hit, it’s not only the people who are in trouble; pets have a really tough time too. The Louisiana State Animal Rescue teams were on the scene.
Even wildlife were helped along the way.
facebook.com/TellUsWhyCoUk Pictured is 16-year-old Tyler Domeier, who rescued two fawns, then found a mama deer for them to stick by throughout the storm.
- Donations From Everywhere
facebook.com/Tide Pretty soon, the waves of donations and volunteers started coming. Tide brought a huge truck to offer up free laundry for flood victims at Bethany Church.
Manda Fine Meats donated hundreds of pounds of sausage.
facebook.com/LouisianaCookin/ They’ve continued to donate over the past few days.
And Camellia beans sent 1,200 pounds of beans to the Louisiana Culinary Institute.
facebook.com/LouisianaCookin/ Volunteer cooks and chefs have been working all day to get the donations ready to eat.
- The People Who Keep Their Spirits Up
Facebook.com / Michael Dean Watson Because you know even when the bad ones hit, Louisiana residents have their priorities. We really know how to keep the spirits up, even in the worst of circumstances.
- First Responders
facebook.com/LaCajunNavy/ The Fire Departments, Police Departments, Louisiana National Guard–your work leaves us speechless. Here’s a group of first responder volunteers from Albany, LA helping us out! The sacrifices these people make with their entire lives is incredible.
- Those Keeping Us In Their Prayers
facebook.com/LaCajunNavy Operation BBQ Relief served more than 2,000 people throughout storm stricken communities. They continue their operation today. There are so many people who still need support in the coming months. All of the support is incredible.
So truly, the incredible spirit of the people here has shown through in ways that are still unfolding.
facebook.com/LAFarmBureauFederation
I feel so lucky to be able to call Louisiana my home state.
facebook.com/LaCajunNavy Thank you so much to all of the amazing volunteers and those that have given their time and resources to help those suffering so much during this time.
Here at Only in Lousiana, we’re sending out love to all who are deep in the work of recovery from this terrible flood. And if you have any other stories of heroes in our midst who helped you recover or survive over the past few weeks, please share them here. We love to give honor and thanks to all of those who have worked so hard!
facebook.com/LaCajunNavy
One of the most amazing things to happen during the storm was the outpouring of citizens helping one another. Dubbed the #CajunNavy, countless fellow Louisianians loaded up their boats and coordinated rescue efforts for more than 20,000 people.
Facebook.com / Dustin Clouatre
And shows the relentlessly loving and generous spirit of people in Louisiana.
I don’t think I could have said it better myself.
Instagram.com / southern_retrievers
Of course when the waters hit, it’s not only the people who are in trouble; pets have a really tough time too. The Louisiana State Animal Rescue teams were on the scene.
facebook.com/TellUsWhyCoUk
Pictured is 16-year-old Tyler Domeier, who rescued two fawns, then found a mama deer for them to stick by throughout the storm.
facebook.com/Tide
Pretty soon, the waves of donations and volunteers started coming. Tide brought a huge truck to offer up free laundry for flood victims at Bethany Church.
facebook.com/LouisianaCookin/
They’ve continued to donate over the past few days.
Volunteer cooks and chefs have been working all day to get the donations ready to eat.
Facebook.com / Michael Dean Watson
Because you know even when the bad ones hit, Louisiana residents have their priorities. We really know how to keep the spirits up, even in the worst of circumstances.
facebook.com/LaCajunNavy/
The Fire Departments, Police Departments, Louisiana National Guard–your work leaves us speechless. Here’s a group of first responder volunteers from Albany, LA helping us out! The sacrifices these people make with their entire lives is incredible.
Operation BBQ Relief served more than 2,000 people throughout storm stricken communities. They continue their operation today. There are so many people who still need support in the coming months. All of the support is incredible.
facebook.com/LAFarmBureauFederation
Thank you so much to all of the amazing volunteers and those that have given their time and resources to help those suffering so much during this time.
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