President Obama plans to visit the site of deadly flooding in Louisiana next week after facing criticism that he stayed on vacation here this week while the stated reeled from the devastation. Families affected by flooding in Louisiana hope for the best Across Louisiana, residents are returning to their flooded neighborhoods, anxious but hopeful their homes made it. Across Louisiana, residents are returning to their flooded neighborhoods, anxious but hopeful their homes made it. Aides to Obama brushed off comparisons, arguing that a presidential visit too soon after the floods would take up the time and energy of local officials while they were still in rescue mode. Louisiana’s Democratic governor, John Bel Edwards, also publicly asked Obama on Thursday to stay away until the state could handle a visit.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 19, 2016 20:32 UTC