LENDING A HAND

摘要

At least 30,000 people were evacuated by law enforcement, the Louisiana National Guard, the Coast Guard, and individuals with boats (known informally as the "Cajun Navy"). Some 11,000 locals relocated to 70 shelters around the area. And although the power infrastructure wasn't affected as severely as it would have been in a hurricane, residents whose homes had been damaged or destroyed were still dependent on the library for access to the Internet, printing services, and phone services. Most libraries waived computer login requirements and printer and fax fees for insurance or aid-related forms. In addition to questions about filing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) claims, said EBRPL's Watts, the library has been fielding a lot of questions on home repair and helping residents find contractors.