Taylor Swift is donating $1 million to help Louisiana residents recovering from torrential rains that caused massive flooding in the state, killing at least 11 people.Swift told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Louisiana residents graciously welcomed her when she kicked off the U.S. dates of her "1989 World Tour" in the state last year."We began the 1989 World Tour in Louisiana, and the wonderful fans there made us feel completely at home. The fact that so many people in Louisiana have been forced out of their own homes this week is heartbreaking," the 26-year-old said in a statement.Gov. John Bel Edwards said at least 40,000 homes have been impacted by the historic floods in the southern part of the state. He said over 20,000 people have been rescued. More than 8,000 are staying in shelters, but that number is fluctuating as people arrive and leave the shelters.Twenty parishes affected by historic flooding in Louisiana have been added to a federal disaster declaration. The governor said his office is committed to providing every state and federal resource to flood victims."I encourage those who can to help out and send your love and prayers their way during this devastating time," Swift said.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here.Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

Taylor Swift is donating $1 million to help Louisiana residents recovering from torrential rains that caused massive flooding in the state, killing at least 11 people.



Swift told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Louisiana residents graciously welcomed her when she kicked off the U.S. dates of her "1989 World Tour" in the state last year.




"We began the 1989 World Tour in Louisiana, and the wonderful fans there made us feel completely at home. The fact that so many people in Louisiana have been forced out of their own homes this week is heartbreaking," the 26-year-old said in a statement.



Gov. John Bel Edwards said at least 40,000 homes have been impacted by the historic floods in the southern part of the state. He said over 20,000 people have been rescued. More than 8,000 are staying in shelters, but that number is fluctuating as people arrive and leave the shelters.

Twenty parishes affected by historic flooding in Louisiana have been added to a federal disaster declaration. The governor said his office is committed to providing every state and federal resource to flood victims.

"I encourage those who can to help out and send your love and prayers their way during this devastating time," Swift said.

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