Statement by Spokesperson Marsha Catron on Secretary Johnson's Upcoming trip to Louisiana

The following press release was published by the US Department of Homeland Security on Aug. 17, 2016. It is reproduced in full below.

For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 On Aug. 18, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will visit Baton Rouge, La. to meet with state and local officials and review ongoing response and recovery efforts in areas affected by severe flooding. While in Baton Rouge, Secretary Johnson will participate in a media availability to discuss the relief and recovery efforts, including assistance by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Additional details, including open press event details, are forthcoming.

Source: US Department of Homeland Security