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| Louisiana Flood Update: 11 Dead, 30K People Rescued, 40K Homes Damaged, 8K Forced into Shelters
A total of 11 people have now been killed in the devastating Louisiana floods, the governor said on Tuesday, and at least 40,000 homes were damaged. Giving a stark assessment of the widespread disaster, Gov. John Bel Edwards spoke at a news conference alongside FEMA administrator Craig Fugate, saying 'well over' 20,000 people have been rescued since the flooding began on Friday. His office later increased that figure to more than 30,000 - which included a 78-year-old woman who spent a night stranded in a tree. Beginning on Friday, a torrent of about two feet of rain inundated the southern part of the state over a 48-hour period, and days later many homes and businesses were still underwater. Singer Taylor Swift is donating $1 million to Louisiana flood relief. She said Tuesday that Louisiana residents graciously welcomed her when she kicked off the U.S. dates of her '1989 World Tour' in the state last year. While some areas were entering recovery mode, the governor warned new places