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Youngsville's Flood Recovery Journey | Lafayette Louisiana News
Ten years after a catastrophic flood hit Youngsville, Louisiana, the community’s resilience and ingenuity are still shaping its future. In 2016, over 20 inches of rain submerged more than 600 homes, forcing neighbors, churches, and sports teams to mobilize with flatbed boats and dump trucks for rescue efforts. Since then, Youngsville has prioritized flood prevention, securing $8 million in federal funding to build seven regional detention ponds. A standout project? The Veterans Park — disguised as a recreational space, it secretly functions as a stormwater retention pond, holding excess water…
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