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Ways and Means Committee reports lighter 2026 hurricane season amid El Niño, honors local youth team
Summary
The Ways and Means Committee presented its report, recognized the Lake Charles girls T-ball team for a 2026 state championship, and relayed emergency-preparedness guidance that the 2026 hurricane season is expected to be less impactful due to El Niño.
Mister Smith presented the Ways and Means Committee report and recognized the Lake Charles girls T‑ball team for winning the 2026 state championship. The committee also received a briefing from Jared Mays, director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, which advised that the 2026 hurricane season is expected to be less impactful due to El Niño and reminded the public to sign up for the parish information message system.
"Mister Mays advised that the 2026 season is expected to be less impactful due to El Nino and reminded the community to sign up for Cacashut, the parish information message system," the committee report states. The jury moved to receive the Ways and Means report and the motion carried.
