Tropical Storm Arthur flooding and FEMA response
St. Charles Parish
Summary
The parish's written overtime policy didn't say that paid leave counts toward the 40-hour threshold, which has cost the parish FEMA reimbursement after federally declared disasters. The fix is clarifying, not changing, what the parish already does in payroll.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could protect federal reimbursement dollars for overtime paid during future disasters.
Parish taxpayers, since more disaster overtime costs may be reimbursed by FEMA.
The 106 households that flooded and St. Rose residents where water lingered.
Mentions & discussions (3)
SCP Civil Service Board 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Oct 13, 2026
The parish's written overtime policy didn't say that paid leave counts toward the 40-hour threshold, which has cost the parish FEMA reimbursement after federally declared disasters. The fix is clarifying, not changing, what the parish already does in payroll.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jul 27, 2026
An SBA representative briefed residents on federal disaster loans and aid available for Tropical Storm Arthur recovery.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jul 13, 2026
June's storm dropped nearly double the parish's ten-year drainage design capacity in three hours, flooding 106 homes. Residents won't get individual FEMA aid, but parish storm costs may be reimbursed under public assistance. Several council members pressed for faster drainage progress.
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