Episode One | Deep Water: The Great Flood of 2016

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with the Fire Chief for District #4 in Livingston Parish, James Wascom, As they recount the first rescue efforts as law enforcement and fire departments used boats, high-water vehicles, helicopters, and airboats to reach people trapped in flooded neighborhoods, on rooftops, and in attics.Timestamps02:15 Rescue Mode10:11 A Parish Underwater18:31 Revival Temple Flooding31:44 Thousands of Rescues39:55 Communication Breaks Down45:25 Preparing for Looters49:43 Did the Sheriff Flood?KeywordsLivingston Parish,2016 flood,fire district 4,podcast,behind the scenes,louisiana,