St. Mary Parish would like to report the following information concerning Hurricane Gustav/Ike Recovery efforts.
Electricity has been restored to 95% of St. Mary residents.
All St. Mary Parish schools will be open Monday September 15,
2008.
Disaster Relief Centers will re-open Monday September 15, 2008, at 8:00 AM. There are three locations for residents to apply for the disaster Emergency Food Stamp Program and the Corps of Engineers “Blue Roof Program”. The three locations are the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall and Cafeteria at 318 Third St. Morgan City; Franklin City Park Recreation Center at the corner of Gum St. and Hospital Avenue in Franklin, and the West St. Mary Civic Center at 1472 Hwy 318 in Sorrell. Those persons who are already receiving Food Stamp Assistance do not need to re-apply for the Emergency Food Stamp Program.
St. Mary Parish opened up one POD location at the Amelia Recreation Center at 1109 Lake Palourde By-Pass Road. Residents of the Amelia area can pick up food/bottled water at
that location between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Several roads have been closed because of flooding but could
Be opened by Monday as flood water are receeding. Those roads and highways are LA-318 at its intersection with LA-83,
LA-317 and Hwy 90 between the Garden City and Centerville
Exits. Those could be opened for Monday morning.
Debris Cleanup Operations are underway throughout the Parish.
Please continue to listen to the Radio/TV for updates or if you
have Hurricane Recovery effort questions can be directed to the Office of Emergency Preparedness at 337-828-4100, Ext 135.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
latest from lafourche parish
All Lafourche Parish Public Schools will open Monday, September 15.
Students will eat free for the first two weeks. Employees will not be able to eat in the cafeteria until further notice, due to limited supplies.
Students will eat free for the first two weeks. Employees will not be able to eat in the cafeteria until further notice, due to limited supplies.
latest on assumption parish
The Assumption Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has the following information to be distributed accordingly:
All public and parochial schools in Assumption Parish will be open on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008.
The DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES will be taking applications for EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS. They will distribute on at the COMMUNITY WORSHIP CENTER in PAINCOURTVILLE located at 6688 Highway 70 North.
Power has been restored to approximately 90% of residents throughout Assumption Parish. Entergy continues to work around the clock in efforts to restore 100% of Assumption Parish.
The CURFEW for Assumption Parish has been lifted.
The “BOIL WATER” order for Assumption Parish has been lifted.
The DEBRIS REMOVAL PROGRAM for Assumption Parish will begin on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. The STATE will be in charge of collecting all construction debris from STATE HIGHWAYS. The PARISH will be in charge of collections on all PARISH ROADS. Please place all of your debris within the state and/or parish right of way so that it can be reached with a grabber. Contractors WILL NOT go onto private property to collect debris.
Continue to contact the ASSUMPTION PARISH OFFICE of HOMELAND SECURITY and EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS at (985) 369-7386 for updates.
All public and parochial schools in Assumption Parish will be open on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008.
The DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES will be taking applications for EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS. They will distribute on at the COMMUNITY WORSHIP CENTER in PAINCOURTVILLE located at 6688 Highway 70 North.
Power has been restored to approximately 90% of residents throughout Assumption Parish. Entergy continues to work around the clock in efforts to restore 100% of Assumption Parish.
The CURFEW for Assumption Parish has been lifted.
The “BOIL WATER” order for Assumption Parish has been lifted.
The DEBRIS REMOVAL PROGRAM for Assumption Parish will begin on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. The STATE will be in charge of collecting all construction debris from STATE HIGHWAYS. The PARISH will be in charge of collections on all PARISH ROADS. Please place all of your debris within the state and/or parish right of way so that it can be reached with a grabber. Contractors WILL NOT go onto private property to collect debris.
Continue to contact the ASSUMPTION PARISH OFFICE of HOMELAND SECURITY and EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS at (985) 369-7386 for updates.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
ST MARY ROAD CLOSURES
Water from Franklin to Garden City
Flooding in West St Mary
The lack of a flood gate to keep away rising tides from the Gulf of Mexico, caused more than 1,000 homes in St. Mary Parish from Franklin through Garden City to the east, to take in water from Hurricane Ike’s rip along the St. Mary Parish Coast Saturday afternoon.
Franklin Mayor Raymond Harris said efforts to build a 6ft levee along the Franklin Canal in order to protect residents who live to the east of Willow Street, failed, sending water to east of the canal. However, loop holes in the levee sent water west of the canal, into the Pecan Acres area of Franklin.
Senator Mary Landrieu, who along with State Rep. Sam Jones, witnessed the scene at the Franklin Canal, on an overpass high above the area.
“This is proof that coastal restoration isn’t just about saving our marshes, but about saving homes and property,” Landrieu said. “Now that Ike has hit the Texas coast, maybe the nation will realize that there are disasters happening right here in America that our homeland security need to focus on. This isn’t just the Gulf Coast, it’s America’s Energy Coast.”
Jones however, doesn’t understand why Franklin city leaders haven’t begun the process of getting a flood gate at the base of the canal, near Vermillion Bay. The State Rep, who is also a longtime former Mayor of Franklin, and most recently Director of Rural Programs for former Gov. Kathleen Blanco, said the issue should have been addressed immediately after Hurricane Rita, which shined the “first spotlight” on the problem.
Jones said when he was working for Blanco, he worked together with former State Rep. Jack Smith, to assist in the city obtaining funds for protection along with Franklin Canal.
“We got the city $600,000 so that they could begin addressing this problem,” Jones said.
Also, Jones said the City Council held a public hearing on the matter earlier this year, but “…nothing has come afterwards.”
Harris said he “does not have time to sit and wait for a study.”
“At that public hearing, I along with the Council, decided it would be more prudent to build a permanent levee around the canal, because after all, $600,000 isn’t enough money to build a flood gate,” the Franklin mayor said.
“Trust me, I’m all for a flood gate, but that isn’t going to quickly answer the needs of people right now,” he said.
“So moving forward with plans to build a permanent levee required us to obtain signatures from property owners, in order to do engineering surveys of the area. We just got the final signature, to begin the surveys two weeks before Hurricane Gustav, as there were more than 15 property owners involved,” Harris said.
“But with the onslaught of Hurricane Ike, I had to take matters into my own hands to make every attempt possible to save people’s property,” he said.
“I just don’t have time to play politics like other politicians,” he said.
Harris said he built the 6ft levee for $80,000 in materials, and this was with the city’s own funds, and not money earmarked previously from the Blanco campaign.
St. Mary Parish Director of Homeland Security Duval Arthur said a similar problem exists along the Hanson Canal, which veers east of the Franklin Canal. Arthur, on the job since 2006, said he has since found a levee once existed at the base of the Hanson Canal, but is no longer there.
“Our lack of protection along the Hanson Canal has caused flooding as far east as Garden City, as well as along Bayou Teche, where water has entered the Eastwood area in Franklin,” Arthur said.
“This area needs to be placed on a top priority concern list when it comes to protection from the Gulf of Mexico which is less than five miles from Vermillion Bay, which has got slammed from high tides, beginning with Hurricane Lilly in my opinion,” Arthur said.
“I admire the valiant effort by Mayor Harris, but unfortunately, it just wasn’t enough,” he said.
Franklin Mayor Raymond Harris said efforts to build a 6ft levee along the Franklin Canal in order to protect residents who live to the east of Willow Street, failed, sending water to east of the canal. However, loop holes in the levee sent water west of the canal, into the Pecan Acres area of Franklin.
Senator Mary Landrieu, who along with State Rep. Sam Jones, witnessed the scene at the Franklin Canal, on an overpass high above the area.
“This is proof that coastal restoration isn’t just about saving our marshes, but about saving homes and property,” Landrieu said. “Now that Ike has hit the Texas coast, maybe the nation will realize that there are disasters happening right here in America that our homeland security need to focus on. This isn’t just the Gulf Coast, it’s America’s Energy Coast.”
Jones however, doesn’t understand why Franklin city leaders haven’t begun the process of getting a flood gate at the base of the canal, near Vermillion Bay. The State Rep, who is also a longtime former Mayor of Franklin, and most recently Director of Rural Programs for former Gov. Kathleen Blanco, said the issue should have been addressed immediately after Hurricane Rita, which shined the “first spotlight” on the problem.
Jones said when he was working for Blanco, he worked together with former State Rep. Jack Smith, to assist in the city obtaining funds for protection along with Franklin Canal.
“We got the city $600,000 so that they could begin addressing this problem,” Jones said.
Also, Jones said the City Council held a public hearing on the matter earlier this year, but “…nothing has come afterwards.”
Harris said he “does not have time to sit and wait for a study.”
“At that public hearing, I along with the Council, decided it would be more prudent to build a permanent levee around the canal, because after all, $600,000 isn’t enough money to build a flood gate,” the Franklin mayor said.
“Trust me, I’m all for a flood gate, but that isn’t going to quickly answer the needs of people right now,” he said.
“So moving forward with plans to build a permanent levee required us to obtain signatures from property owners, in order to do engineering surveys of the area. We just got the final signature, to begin the surveys two weeks before Hurricane Gustav, as there were more than 15 property owners involved,” Harris said.
“But with the onslaught of Hurricane Ike, I had to take matters into my own hands to make every attempt possible to save people’s property,” he said.
“I just don’t have time to play politics like other politicians,” he said.
Harris said he built the 6ft levee for $80,000 in materials, and this was with the city’s own funds, and not money earmarked previously from the Blanco campaign.
St. Mary Parish Director of Homeland Security Duval Arthur said a similar problem exists along the Hanson Canal, which veers east of the Franklin Canal. Arthur, on the job since 2006, said he has since found a levee once existed at the base of the Hanson Canal, but is no longer there.
“Our lack of protection along the Hanson Canal has caused flooding as far east as Garden City, as well as along Bayou Teche, where water has entered the Eastwood area in Franklin,” Arthur said.
“This area needs to be placed on a top priority concern list when it comes to protection from the Gulf of Mexico which is less than five miles from Vermillion Bay, which has got slammed from high tides, beginning with Hurricane Lilly in my opinion,” Arthur said.
“I admire the valiant effort by Mayor Harris, but unfortunately, it just wasn’t enough,” he said.
HURRICANE IKE ST MARY
St. Mary Currently ahs two shelters open - one in Baldwin at G W Hamilton and one in Franklin at City Park Recreation.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
OTHER FOOD STAMP SITES
Iberia Parish
West End Community Center
1200 Field St.
New Iberia, La.
St. Martin Parish
Magnolia City Park
100 North Side Park Dr.
St. Martinville, La.
St. Mary Parish (3 sites)
Sacred Heart Church Hall
318 Third St.
Morgan City, La.
Franklin Recreation Center
Gum St.
Franklin, La.
West St. Mary Civic Center
1498 Hwy 318
Jeanerette, La.
Vermilion Parish
St. Theresa Church Hall
101 North Leonard St.
Abbeville, La.
West End Community Center
1200 Field St.
New Iberia, La.
St. Martin Parish
Magnolia City Park
100 North Side Park Dr.
St. Martinville, La.
St. Mary Parish (3 sites)
Sacred Heart Church Hall
318 Third St.
Morgan City, La.
Franklin Recreation Center
Gum St.
Franklin, La.
West St. Mary Civic Center
1498 Hwy 318
Jeanerette, La.
Vermilion Parish
St. Theresa Church Hall
101 North Leonard St.
Abbeville, La.
ST MARY PARISH HURRICANE
St. Mary Parish Hurricane Gustav Recovery Update
St. Mary Parish continues to show progress in Hurricane Recovery efforts. Electricity has been restored to 99% of St. Mary residents.
Disaster Relief Centers will open Tuesday September 9, 2008, at 8:00 AM.
There are three locations for residents to apply for the disaster Emergency Food Stamp Program and the Corps of Engineers “Blue Roof Program”.
The three locations are the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall and Cafeteria at 318 Third St. Morgan City; Franklin City Park Recreation Center at the corner of Gum St. and Hospital Avenue in Franklin, and the West St. Mary Civic Center at 1472 Hwy 318 in Sorrell. Those persons who are already receiving Food Stamp Assistance do not need to re-apply for the Emergency Food Stamp Program.
THERE ARE NO SITES FOR MRE'S AND WATER IN ST MARY PARISH
St. Mary Parish continues to show progress in Hurricane Recovery efforts. Electricity has been restored to 99% of St. Mary residents.
Disaster Relief Centers will open Tuesday September 9, 2008, at 8:00 AM.
There are three locations for residents to apply for the disaster Emergency Food Stamp Program and the Corps of Engineers “Blue Roof Program”.
The three locations are the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall and Cafeteria at 318 Third St. Morgan City; Franklin City Park Recreation Center at the corner of Gum St. and Hospital Avenue in Franklin, and the West St. Mary Civic Center at 1472 Hwy 318 in Sorrell. Those persons who are already receiving Food Stamp Assistance do not need to re-apply for the Emergency Food Stamp Program.
THERE ARE NO SITES FOR MRE'S AND WATER IN ST MARY PARISH
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KFRA 1390AM
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ST MARY ARRESTS
The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force
Funded by the Louisiana Law Enforcement Commission
Through the Evangeline Law Enforcement Commission District
Press Release
Date: September 9, 2008
The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Patterson Police Department Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept., report the following arrests:
David Marks 53 yoa of 546 Pellerin St., Jeanerette was arrested on 9-8-2008 at 1:54 pm for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling Fortier Lane when they conducted an investigative stop. Upon Deputy approaching suspect he was observed throwing an item under the vehicle. Agent retrieved a cig pack which contained a crack pipe. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 12-4-2008.
Jules Druilhet 34 yoa of 140 Bodin Road, Ashton was arrested on 9-8-2008 at 3:00 pm for Possession of Marijuana. Agents were patrolling Richard St. in Baldwin when they conducted an investigative stop on two vehicles and several subjects in the roadway. During investigation above suspect was observed throwing a plastic bag into the ditch. Agent retrieved a bag of marijuana and after investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 12-4-2008.
According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 31 complaints and reports the following arrests:
Dang Phi Nguyen 39 yoa of 1309 Arbor Circle, Bayou Vista was arrested on 9-8-2008 at 10:08 pm for Simple Assault. Deputy was called to above location in reference a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival complainants advised that suspect was causing a disturbance and making threats. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.
Randy Tisdale 24 yoa of 1403 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia was arrested on 9-9-2008 at 12:59 pm for Domestic Abuse Battery. Deputy was called to above location in reference to a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from victim that she and suspect were arguing when suspect committed a battery upon her. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.
Funded by the Louisiana Law Enforcement Commission
Through the Evangeline Law Enforcement Commission District
Press Release
Date: September 9, 2008
The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Patterson Police Department Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept., report the following arrests:
David Marks 53 yoa of 546 Pellerin St., Jeanerette was arrested on 9-8-2008 at 1:54 pm for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling Fortier Lane when they conducted an investigative stop. Upon Deputy approaching suspect he was observed throwing an item under the vehicle. Agent retrieved a cig pack which contained a crack pipe. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 12-4-2008.
Jules Druilhet 34 yoa of 140 Bodin Road, Ashton was arrested on 9-8-2008 at 3:00 pm for Possession of Marijuana. Agents were patrolling Richard St. in Baldwin when they conducted an investigative stop on two vehicles and several subjects in the roadway. During investigation above suspect was observed throwing a plastic bag into the ditch. Agent retrieved a bag of marijuana and after investigation suspect was placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear in court on 12-4-2008.
According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 31 complaints and reports the following arrests:
Dang Phi Nguyen 39 yoa of 1309 Arbor Circle, Bayou Vista was arrested on 9-8-2008 at 10:08 pm for Simple Assault. Deputy was called to above location in reference a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival complainants advised that suspect was causing a disturbance and making threats. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.
Randy Tisdale 24 yoa of 1403 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia was arrested on 9-9-2008 at 12:59 pm for Domestic Abuse Battery. Deputy was called to above location in reference to a disturbance. Upon Deputy’s arrival it was learned from victim that she and suspect were arguing when suspect committed a battery upon her. After investigation suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with no bond at this time.
PATTERSON CITY COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT
AGENDA
REGULAR MONTHY MEETING
CITY OF PATTERSON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL MEETING ROOM – 7:00 PM
314 MAIN STREET, PATTERSON, LA
7:00 PM – Stop Receiving Bids on Surplus Vehicles as advertised.
REGULAR MEETING
Pledge
Invocation
Minutes
1. Open bids received on Surplus Vehicles
2. National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Proclamation.
3. Engineers Report
4. Legal Matters
5. ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MONTHY MEETING
CITY OF PATTERSON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL MEETING ROOM – 7:00 PM
314 MAIN STREET, PATTERSON, LA
7:00 PM – Stop Receiving Bids on Surplus Vehicles as advertised.
REGULAR MEETING
Pledge
Invocation
Minutes
1. Open bids received on Surplus Vehicles
2. National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Proclamation.
3. Engineers Report
4. Legal Matters
5. ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
ADJOURNMENT
nicholls update
Power was restored to La Maison du Bayou Apartments and residence halls B and C at Nicholls State University Monday evening. Residents in these buildings may return to campus immediately. Power was restored to all other university offices and buildings last Friday.
All university offices reopened on Monday, and classes are scheduled to resume on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Faculty members will be available to assist students between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. until classes resume. Students can also contact their instructors through Blackboard, e-mail or by telephone.
Students who are currently in residence at Nicholls and local commuters have full access to the following university services:
Computer and internet access in Ellender Computer Lab, located in Room 125 Ellender Memorial Library, from7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. Ellender, Cenac and Ayo computer labs are scheduled to open Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Galliano Dining Hall will be open Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 7 to 9 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Meal plans will be honored. All food service operations, including the Student Union food court, Subconnection, C-Store and Café à la Cart, will resume normal hours of operation beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10.
The University Counseling Center is prepared to assist students or employees who need help coping with the emotional trauma of a crisis. The services are free and available to all current Nicholls students and employees. To contact the University Counseling Center, call (985) 448-4080 or stop by their offices located at 224 Elkins Hall.
University officials continue to monitor Hurricane Ike. The university community will be notified if Phase I storm preparations are implemented.
Please continue to monitor your Nicholls e-mail account and the university Web site, www.nicholls.edu, or http://emergency.nicholls.edu.
If you would rather not receive future email messages from Nicholls State University, let us know by clicking here.Nicholls State University, P.O. Box 2052 University Station, Thibodaux, LA 70310 United States
All university offices reopened on Monday, and classes are scheduled to resume on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Faculty members will be available to assist students between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. until classes resume. Students can also contact their instructors through Blackboard, e-mail or by telephone.
Students who are currently in residence at Nicholls and local commuters have full access to the following university services:
Computer and internet access in Ellender Computer Lab, located in Room 125 Ellender Memorial Library, from7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. Ellender, Cenac and Ayo computer labs are scheduled to open Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Galliano Dining Hall will be open Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 7 to 9 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Meal plans will be honored. All food service operations, including the Student Union food court, Subconnection, C-Store and Café à la Cart, will resume normal hours of operation beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10.
The University Counseling Center is prepared to assist students or employees who need help coping with the emotional trauma of a crisis. The services are free and available to all current Nicholls students and employees. To contact the University Counseling Center, call (985) 448-4080 or stop by their offices located at 224 Elkins Hall.
University officials continue to monitor Hurricane Ike. The university community will be notified if Phase I storm preparations are implemented.
Please continue to monitor your Nicholls e-mail account and the university Web site, www.nicholls.edu, or http://emergency.nicholls.edu.
If you would rather not receive future email messages from Nicholls State University, let us know by clicking here.Nicholls State University, P.O. Box 2052 University Station, Thibodaux, LA 70310 United States
Sunday, September 7, 2008
nicholls update
Nicholls State University will resume classes on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
The power on campus has been restored, with the exception of residence halls B and C and La Maison du Bayou Apartments. Entergy is working diligently to have power to these building restored as soon as possible.
Once power is restored to these buildings, residents will be notified and a time and date will be scheduled for these students to return to campus. Out-of-state and international students who were housed at Louisiana Tech University will be moved back to the Nicholls campus on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Residents of Scholars Hall, Ellender Hall, North and South Babington halls and Calecas Hall can return to campus at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6.
All university offices will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, and all personnel are to report to work. Faculty must be available to students during normal university hours of operation beginning Monday.
In the meantime, faculty members are asked to begin immediately to update and develop coursework on Blackboard and communicate with their respective students.
Faculty who need assistance with Blackboard can report to rooms 101 and 102 Betsy Cheramie Ayo Hall beginning Monday, Sept. 8, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Students who cannot return to class due to hardship should contact their instructors through Blackboard, e-mail or by telephone.
“The university is committed to aggressively work with students who may be unable to return to class for an extended period of time,” Nicholls President Stephen Hulbert said. “We will make every resource available to students who were adversely affected and who need special assistance to resume their coursework.”
Dr. Hulbert also asks that all faculty, staff and students disseminate this message to friends, colleagues and family members who are members of the Nicholls family and who may not have internet or telephone access. Please continue to monitor your Nicholls e-mail account and the university Web site,
www.nicholls.edu
or
http://emergency.nicholls.edu
.
The power on campus has been restored, with the exception of residence halls B and C and La Maison du Bayou Apartments. Entergy is working diligently to have power to these building restored as soon as possible.
Once power is restored to these buildings, residents will be notified and a time and date will be scheduled for these students to return to campus. Out-of-state and international students who were housed at Louisiana Tech University will be moved back to the Nicholls campus on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Residents of Scholars Hall, Ellender Hall, North and South Babington halls and Calecas Hall can return to campus at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6.
All university offices will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, and all personnel are to report to work. Faculty must be available to students during normal university hours of operation beginning Monday.
In the meantime, faculty members are asked to begin immediately to update and develop coursework on Blackboard and communicate with their respective students.
Faculty who need assistance with Blackboard can report to rooms 101 and 102 Betsy Cheramie Ayo Hall beginning Monday, Sept. 8, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Students who cannot return to class due to hardship should contact their instructors through Blackboard, e-mail or by telephone.
“The university is committed to aggressively work with students who may be unable to return to class for an extended period of time,” Nicholls President Stephen Hulbert said. “We will make every resource available to students who were adversely affected and who need special assistance to resume their coursework.”
Dr. Hulbert also asks that all faculty, staff and students disseminate this message to friends, colleagues and family members who are members of the Nicholls family and who may not have internet or telephone access. Please continue to monitor your Nicholls e-mail account and the university Web site,
www.nicholls.edu
or
http://emergency.nicholls.edu
.
lafourche update
All four distribution points will open at 8:00 A.M. and will remain open until 6:00 P.M.
Here is the list of what each site will have:
Thibodaux High School – Blue Tarps, Ice and M.R.E.’s
Raceland Recreation Center – Ice and M.R.E.’s
Holy Savior Catholic Church (in Lockport) – Ice ONLY
Galliano Wal-Mart – Ice ONLY
Also, the Lafourche Parish District Court and the Thibodaux City Court will be closed through Friday, September 12, 2008.
Here is the list of what each site will have:
Thibodaux High School – Blue Tarps, Ice and M.R.E.’s
Raceland Recreation Center – Ice and M.R.E.’s
Holy Savior Catholic Church (in Lockport) – Ice ONLY
Galliano Wal-Mart – Ice ONLY
Also, the Lafourche Parish District Court and the Thibodaux City Court will be closed through Friday, September 12, 2008.
ST JAMES UPDATE
The St. James Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness along with the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office is announcing effective 6:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2008 the alcohol ban and curfew will be lifted.
Also, a Right of Entry Collection Center has been set-up by the Corps of Engineers for the Blue Roof Program at the North Vacherie Volunteer Fire Department on Hwy. 18. It will be open from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Finally, two point of distribution sites (PODS) are set up to distribute MREs, ice and water. Romeville Elementary in Convent will be the location on the east bank. Welcome Park in St. James will be the location on the west bank. Additionally, residents wishing to apply for the Blue Roof Program, a Right of Entry Collection Center has been set-up by the Corps of Engineers at the North Vacherie Volunteer Fire Department on Hwy. 18 beginning immediately until 8:00 p.m.
Also, a Right of Entry Collection Center has been set-up by the Corps of Engineers for the Blue Roof Program at the North Vacherie Volunteer Fire Department on Hwy. 18. It will be open from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Finally, two point of distribution sites (PODS) are set up to distribute MREs, ice and water. Romeville Elementary in Convent will be the location on the east bank. Welcome Park in St. James will be the location on the west bank. Additionally, residents wishing to apply for the Blue Roof Program, a Right of Entry Collection Center has been set-up by the Corps of Engineers at the North Vacherie Volunteer Fire Department on Hwy. 18 beginning immediately until 8:00 p.m.
ASSUMPTION UPDATE
The Assumption Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has coordinated with the Army Corps of Engineers to administer the Corps of Engineers “BLUE ROOF PROGRAM”. They will be located in the Police Jury Administrative Office located at 4813 Highway 1 in Napoleonville.
Program requirements are as follows:
Damage sustained to the roof of your primary residence
Residential homes only, NO BUSINESSES
No asbestos roofs are applicable
No slate roofs are applicable
No ceramic roofs are applicable
Case by case assessment by the Corps of Engineers
If approved, actual roof fitting done by Corps of Engineers
Applications must be completed at the Assumption Parish Police Jury Administrative Office located at 4813 Highway 1 in Napoleonville. Hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
A FEMA REPRESENTATIVE will be present on a day to day basis at the Napoleonville Middle School in Napoleonville. The representative will be available to register residents for individual assistance from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
In other matters, ice and mre's are available at :
· Lucky Hit Shopping Center in Plattenville
· St. Philomena Church in Labadieville
· St. Joseph Church in Pierre Part
· Recreation Center in Bayou L’Ourse
Currently…
Issues regarding FOOD STAMPS should be directed to DSS at 1-866-288-2484.
Issues regarding the delivery of SOCIAL SECURITY checks through the POSTAL SERVICE should be directed to USPS at 1-800-275-8777.
DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE is available for victims at 1-866-783-5567.
Issues regarding Home Owners Insurance should be directed to the STATE INSURANCE COMMISSION at 1-800-259-5300.
A “NO BURN POLICY” has been enacted for Assumption Parish. Please adhere for the safety of all.
CURFEW will remain in effect daily from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
The Assumption Parish CLERK OF COURT’s office will be open on Monday, September 8, 2008 for regular normal business hours, but will be operating out of the Assumption Parish Police Jury office located at 4813 Highway 1 in Napoleonville. Court will be held in the small Courtroom located in the rear of the Assumption Parish Courthouse Complex until further notice.
CENTRAL OFFICE for the ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD will be opened on Monday. You may contact that office for information regarding the schools at (985) 369-7251 or (985) 369-7252.
Program requirements are as follows:
Damage sustained to the roof of your primary residence
Residential homes only, NO BUSINESSES
No asbestos roofs are applicable
No slate roofs are applicable
No ceramic roofs are applicable
Case by case assessment by the Corps of Engineers
If approved, actual roof fitting done by Corps of Engineers
Applications must be completed at the Assumption Parish Police Jury Administrative Office located at 4813 Highway 1 in Napoleonville. Hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
A FEMA REPRESENTATIVE will be present on a day to day basis at the Napoleonville Middle School in Napoleonville. The representative will be available to register residents for individual assistance from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
In other matters, ice and mre's are available at :
· Lucky Hit Shopping Center in Plattenville
· St. Philomena Church in Labadieville
· St. Joseph Church in Pierre Part
· Recreation Center in Bayou L’Ourse
Currently…
Issues regarding FOOD STAMPS should be directed to DSS at 1-866-288-2484.
Issues regarding the delivery of SOCIAL SECURITY checks through the POSTAL SERVICE should be directed to USPS at 1-800-275-8777.
DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE is available for victims at 1-866-783-5567.
Issues regarding Home Owners Insurance should be directed to the STATE INSURANCE COMMISSION at 1-800-259-5300.
A “NO BURN POLICY” has been enacted for Assumption Parish. Please adhere for the safety of all.
CURFEW will remain in effect daily from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
The Assumption Parish CLERK OF COURT’s office will be open on Monday, September 8, 2008 for regular normal business hours, but will be operating out of the Assumption Parish Police Jury office located at 4813 Highway 1 in Napoleonville. Court will be held in the small Courtroom located in the rear of the Assumption Parish Courthouse Complex until further notice.
CENTRAL OFFICE for the ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD will be opened on Monday. You may contact that office for information regarding the schools at (985) 369-7251 or (985) 369-7252.
CHABERT TO OPEN
For Immediate Release
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Will Open Primary Care Clinic September 8
Health Care Services Will Be Available Every Day
Baton Rouge (September 7, 2008) – Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center (LJCMC) will open a primary care clinic Monday, September 8, 2008, on the main campus of the medical center at 1978 Industrial Boulevard, in Houma, La.
The walk-in clinic will offer basic primary care services and will be open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LJCMC also has a patient hotline: (985) 873-5130.
LJCMC will offer this health care service to area residents while it continues its recovery efforts, repairing damage to its facility from Hurricane Gustav
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Will Open Primary Care Clinic September 8
Health Care Services Will Be Available Every Day
Baton Rouge (September 7, 2008) – Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center (LJCMC) will open a primary care clinic Monday, September 8, 2008, on the main campus of the medical center at 1978 Industrial Boulevard, in Houma, La.
The walk-in clinic will offer basic primary care services and will be open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LJCMC also has a patient hotline: (985) 873-5130.
LJCMC will offer this health care service to area residents while it continues its recovery efforts, repairing damage to its facility from Hurricane Gustav
ST MARY UPDATE
St. Mary Parish continues to show progress in Hurricane Recovery efforts. Electricity has been restored to 99% of St. Mary residents.
Disaster Relief Centers will open Tuesday September 9, 2008, at 8:00 AM. There are three locations for residents to apply for the disaster Emergency Food Stamp Program and the Corps of Engineers “Blue Roof Program”. The three locations are the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall and Cafeteria at 318 Third St. Morgan City; Franklin City Park Recreation Center at the corner of Gum St. and Hospital Avenue in Franklin, and the West St. Mary Civic Center at 1472 Hwy 318 in Sorrell. Those persons who are already receiving Food Stamp Assistance do not need to re-apply for the Emergency Food Stamp Program.
All three POD (points of distribution for food/water) locations
in St. Mary Parish have been closed and all recovery assets there have been moved to Lafourche Parish to aid in their recovery.
With the exception of the Medical Special Needs Evacuees we have all of our “Parish Assisted Evacuees” back in St. Mary Parish.
Debris Cleanup Operations are underway throughout the Parish.
Hurricane Recovery effort questions can be directed to the Office of Emergency Preparedness at 337-828-4100, Ext 135.
Disaster Relief Centers will open Tuesday September 9, 2008, at 8:00 AM. There are three locations for residents to apply for the disaster Emergency Food Stamp Program and the Corps of Engineers “Blue Roof Program”. The three locations are the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall and Cafeteria at 318 Third St. Morgan City; Franklin City Park Recreation Center at the corner of Gum St. and Hospital Avenue in Franklin, and the West St. Mary Civic Center at 1472 Hwy 318 in Sorrell. Those persons who are already receiving Food Stamp Assistance do not need to re-apply for the Emergency Food Stamp Program.
All three POD (points of distribution for food/water) locations
in St. Mary Parish have been closed and all recovery assets there have been moved to Lafourche Parish to aid in their recovery.
With the exception of the Medical Special Needs Evacuees we have all of our “Parish Assisted Evacuees” back in St. Mary Parish.
Debris Cleanup Operations are underway throughout the Parish.
Hurricane Recovery effort questions can be directed to the Office of Emergency Preparedness at 337-828-4100, Ext 135.
Friday, September 5, 2008
MORGAN CITY ALCOHOL UPDATE
CURFEW REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10PM TO 5AM DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE..
ALCOHOL SALES CAN RESUME BUT ONLY UNTIL 10PM
ALCOHOL SALES CAN RESUME BUT ONLY UNTIL 10PM
MORGAN CITY AND ST MARY UPDATE
(1) BOIL WATER REQUIREMENT LIFTED FOR MORGAN CITY AND STEPHENSVILLE.
RUN WATER FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE USE.
(2) TECHE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NOW OPEN
(3) ST MARY PARISH SCHOOLS OPEN 9/10
(4) CENTRAL CATHOLIC OF MORGAN CITY 9/9
(5) STEPHENSVILLE ELEMENTARY OPEN 9/8
(6) ST JOHN OF FRANKLIN OPEN 9/8
(7) ST MARY COMMUNITY ACTION OPEN MONDAY
(8) TECHE ACTION CLINIC OF FRANKLIN OPEN MONDAY
(9) TECHE ACTION DULAC, HOUMA AND EDGARD CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
(10) MOSQUITO SPRAYING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT, 9/5 AND 9/6
RUN WATER FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE USE.
(2) TECHE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NOW OPEN
(3) ST MARY PARISH SCHOOLS OPEN 9/10
(4) CENTRAL CATHOLIC OF MORGAN CITY 9/9
(5) STEPHENSVILLE ELEMENTARY OPEN 9/8
(6) ST JOHN OF FRANKLIN OPEN 9/8
(7) ST MARY COMMUNITY ACTION OPEN MONDAY
(8) TECHE ACTION CLINIC OF FRANKLIN OPEN MONDAY
(9) TECHE ACTION DULAC, HOUMA AND EDGARD CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
(10) MOSQUITO SPRAYING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT, 9/5 AND 9/6
Thursday, September 4, 2008
ROUSE'S GROCERY STORES
All Rouses stores in Mississippi are open.
Other Rouses stores now open:
NEW ORLEANS:
701 Royal Street
METAIRIE:
717 Clearview Pkwy.
COVINGTON
50 Park Place Drive
1200 Business Hwy. 190
MANDEVILLE
4350 Hwy. 22
3461 East Causeway Approach
SLIDELL
110 US Hwy. 190 West
1644 Gause Blvd.
MORGAN CITY
6403 Hwy. 182
THIBODAUX
204 North Canal Blvd.
HOUMA
1410 St. Charles St.
5818 WEST MAIN STREET
LOCKPORT
514-516 Justin St.
Other Rouses stores now open:
NEW ORLEANS:
701 Royal Street
METAIRIE:
717 Clearview Pkwy.
COVINGTON
50 Park Place Drive
1200 Business Hwy. 190
MANDEVILLE
4350 Hwy. 22
3461 East Causeway Approach
SLIDELL
110 US Hwy. 190 West
1644 Gause Blvd.
MORGAN CITY
6403 Hwy. 182
THIBODAUX
204 North Canal Blvd.
HOUMA
1410 St. Charles St.
5818 WEST MAIN STREET
LOCKPORT
514-516 Justin St.
ASSUMPTION PARISH UPDATE
Assumption Parish has issued a No Burn Policy. This will mean that residents will not be allowed to have open fires of any type including burning of trash or any debris until further notice.
It has been confirmed that Assumption Parish will be out of electrical service for at least 4-6 weeks. The main transmission and trunk lines from Napoleonville to Raceland have been destroyed and must be totally reconstructed. In addition, there are several poles and lines down along the roadside throughout the parish that must be repaired and/or replaced. Currently, there are no issues with the gas lines and water service throughout the parish. The gas and water WILL NOT be turned off.
We have been informed that the following facilities are partially up and running with generator service attempting to provide basic essentials to our residents:
Bayou L’Ourse Supermarket
Bolotte’s Food Mart
Conoco Station in Labadieville
Pic’s Pit Stop
Payless Grocery Store
Plattenville Shell
Pierre Part Store
Stazione’s
A Point of Distribution has been set up at the Lucky Hit Shopping Center. Currently, they are dispensing water and MREs. Tarps and ice have not arrived yet. Alternate sites will be set up around the 2 o’clock hour at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville and St. Joseph Church in Pierre Part. Quantities are limited and demand is high. Please be patient.
All Assumption Parish Parochial and Public Schools will be closed until further notice. School will not start until power is fully restored throughout the parish.
It has been confirmed that Assumption Parish will be out of electrical service for at least 4-6 weeks. The main transmission and trunk lines from Napoleonville to Raceland have been destroyed and must be totally reconstructed. In addition, there are several poles and lines down along the roadside throughout the parish that must be repaired and/or replaced. Currently, there are no issues with the gas lines and water service throughout the parish. The gas and water WILL NOT be turned off.
We have been informed that the following facilities are partially up and running with generator service attempting to provide basic essentials to our residents:
Bayou L’Ourse Supermarket
Bolotte’s Food Mart
Conoco Station in Labadieville
Pic’s Pit Stop
Payless Grocery Store
Plattenville Shell
Pierre Part Store
Stazione’s
A Point of Distribution has been set up at the Lucky Hit Shopping Center. Currently, they are dispensing water and MREs. Tarps and ice have not arrived yet. Alternate sites will be set up around the 2 o’clock hour at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville and St. Joseph Church in Pierre Part. Quantities are limited and demand is high. Please be patient.
All Assumption Parish Parochial and Public Schools will be closed until further notice. School will not start until power is fully restored throughout the parish.
THE FOLLOWINGHOSPITALS HAVE LIMITED SERVICES:
Assumption Parish
Assumption Community Hospital (ACUTE CARE Critical Access) in Napoleonville (ER Only)
Calcasieu Parish
Walter Olin Moss Regional Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Lake Charles (will resume outpatient and ER services Sept. 4 and surgical and other services Sept. 8)
East Baton Rouge Parish
Baton Rouge General Mid-City (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Baton Rouge (Limited Services, ER Open)
Earl K. Long Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Baton Rouge (Limited Services, ER Open)
Lane Regional Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Zachary (Limited Services, ER Open)
Evangeline Parish
Savoy Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Mamou (ER Only)
Ville Platte Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Ville Platte (ER Only)
Lafourche Parish
Lady of the Sea General Hospital (ACUTE CARE Critical Access) in Cut Off (Scheduled to reopen ER Sept. 3)
Saint John the Baptist Parish
River Parishes Hospital (ACUTE CARE with ER) in LaPlace (Limited Services, ER Opening 7 p.m. Sept. 3)
Saint James Parish
St. James Parish Hospital (ACUTE CARE Critical Access) in Lutcher (ER Only)
Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne General Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Houma (Limited Services, ER Closed)
West Feliciana
West Feliciana Parish Hospital (ACUTE CARE Critical Access) in St. Francisville (ER Only)
The following hospitals are evacuatED/closed:
Saint Mary Parish
Teche Regional Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Morgan City
Terrebonne Parish
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Houma
Assumption Community Hospital (ACUTE CARE Critical Access) in Napoleonville (ER Only)
Calcasieu Parish
Walter Olin Moss Regional Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Lake Charles (will resume outpatient and ER services Sept. 4 and surgical and other services Sept. 8)
East Baton Rouge Parish
Baton Rouge General Mid-City (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Baton Rouge (Limited Services, ER Open)
Earl K. Long Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Baton Rouge (Limited Services, ER Open)
Lane Regional Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Zachary (Limited Services, ER Open)
Evangeline Parish
Savoy Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Mamou (ER Only)
Ville Platte Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Ville Platte (ER Only)
Lafourche Parish
Lady of the Sea General Hospital (ACUTE CARE Critical Access) in Cut Off (Scheduled to reopen ER Sept. 3)
Saint John the Baptist Parish
River Parishes Hospital (ACUTE CARE with ER) in LaPlace (Limited Services, ER Opening 7 p.m. Sept. 3)
Saint James Parish
St. James Parish Hospital (ACUTE CARE Critical Access) in Lutcher (ER Only)
Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne General Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Houma (Limited Services, ER Closed)
West Feliciana
West Feliciana Parish Hospital (ACUTE CARE Critical Access) in St. Francisville (ER Only)
The following hospitals are evacuatED/closed:
Saint Mary Parish
Teche Regional Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Morgan City
Terrebonne Parish
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center (ACUTE CARE with ER) in Houma
3 BAGS OF ICE AND MRE'S
3 BAGS OF ICE AND MRE'S ARE
AVAILABLE FROM THE NATIONAL
GUARD, TO PEOPLE IN THESE PARISHES,
AT THESE LOCATIONS:
ASCENSION
Lamar Dixon Center
9039 St. Landry Rd Gonzales, LA
ASSUMPTION
Lucky Hit Shopping Ctr
260 Highway 70 Spur'
Plattenville, LA 70393
IBERIA
City Hall
1010 Main St.,
Jeanerette, LA
Winn-Dixie
1104 E Main St
New Iberia, LA 70560
LAFOURCHE
Rec Center
242 Recreation Drive,
Raceland, LA
LOWER ST MARTIN
Stephensville Fire Department
1227 Stephensville rd
ST MARY
Morgan City,
Municipal Auditorium -
725 Myrtle Rd
Patterson High School
2525 Highway 182 W
TERREBONNE
Civic Center 346 Civic Center Dr. - Houma, LA
AVAILABLE FROM THE NATIONAL
GUARD, TO PEOPLE IN THESE PARISHES,
AT THESE LOCATIONS:
ASCENSION
Lamar Dixon Center
9039 St. Landry Rd Gonzales, LA
ASSUMPTION
Lucky Hit Shopping Ctr
260 Highway 70 Spur'
Plattenville, LA 70393
IBERIA
City Hall
1010 Main St.,
Jeanerette, LA
Winn-Dixie
1104 E Main St
New Iberia, LA 70560
LAFOURCHE
Rec Center
242 Recreation Drive,
Raceland, LA
LOWER ST MARTIN
Stephensville Fire Department
1227 Stephensville rd
ST MARY
Morgan City,
Municipal Auditorium -
725 Myrtle Rd
Patterson High School
2525 Highway 182 W
TERREBONNE
Civic Center 346 Civic Center Dr. - Houma, LA
MORE LAFOURCHE UPDATES
SHELTER INFO: Lafourche Parish has opened two shelters as Refuges of Last Resort for residents who are coming back to find their homes uninhabitable and have no where else to go. Those two site locations are the Larose Civic Center and Thibodaux High School. The American Red Cross is in the area and is assisting at our shelters. Anyone needing information on shelters open outside of Lafourche Parish should call 1-800-RED-CROSS (or 1-800-733-2767).
ELECTRICITY: Power is still out throughout all of Lafourche Parish. Entergy is working to restore power as quickly as possible with crews from all over the country. Entergy officials estimate that some areas of the parish could have power restored very shortly, but others could take as long as 4 to 6 weeks.
WATER/GAS: Lafourche Parish Water District #1 is still advising residents to boil their water for one full minute before use only as a precaution. South Coast Gas, which provides natural gas services to many Lafourche residents, is reporting that there are NO problems with their service.
PHONE SERVICE: Latelco customers do not have telephone service at this time, but technicians are working to bring up telephone services as soon as possible. In the AT&T service area, if you are without your individual telephone service, you should call 1-800-861-0499. Wireless phone reception seems to now be working on most providers’ networks.
911 SERVICE: 911 Service is operational in the areas that have telephone service. In the Latelco service area, 911 calls can only be made from a wireless phone. All 911 calls made from a telephone in the Latelco area are being rerouted to Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District #3. PLEASE DO NOT DIAL 911 FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS.
DEBRIS: Laforuche Parish Government is asking residents to keep trash and debris separated as much as possible. Furthermore, debris should be placed at the curb, divided into separate piles including: metal; clean wood and tree debris; white goods/household appliances; batteries, chemicals and other potentially hazardous items. Loose debris should be boxed, bundled and containerized as much as possible. Please keep debris out of roadside ditches to avoid blocking drainage. DO NOT BURN DEBRIS PILES. There is a Burn Ban in Lafourche Parish until further notice.
FEMA ASSISTANCE: Any resident seeking information about financial assistance from FEMA due to evacuations or damages that have made your home uninhabitable, please call the FEMA Hotline at1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362).
For all other questions, please contact the Lafourche Parish Emergency Operations Center at (985) 537-7603 or toll free at 1-800-794-3160.
ELECTRICITY: Power is still out throughout all of Lafourche Parish. Entergy is working to restore power as quickly as possible with crews from all over the country. Entergy officials estimate that some areas of the parish could have power restored very shortly, but others could take as long as 4 to 6 weeks.
WATER/GAS: Lafourche Parish Water District #1 is still advising residents to boil their water for one full minute before use only as a precaution. South Coast Gas, which provides natural gas services to many Lafourche residents, is reporting that there are NO problems with their service.
PHONE SERVICE: Latelco customers do not have telephone service at this time, but technicians are working to bring up telephone services as soon as possible. In the AT&T service area, if you are without your individual telephone service, you should call 1-800-861-0499. Wireless phone reception seems to now be working on most providers’ networks.
911 SERVICE: 911 Service is operational in the areas that have telephone service. In the Latelco service area, 911 calls can only be made from a wireless phone. All 911 calls made from a telephone in the Latelco area are being rerouted to Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District #3. PLEASE DO NOT DIAL 911 FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS.
DEBRIS: Laforuche Parish Government is asking residents to keep trash and debris separated as much as possible. Furthermore, debris should be placed at the curb, divided into separate piles including: metal; clean wood and tree debris; white goods/household appliances; batteries, chemicals and other potentially hazardous items. Loose debris should be boxed, bundled and containerized as much as possible. Please keep debris out of roadside ditches to avoid blocking drainage. DO NOT BURN DEBRIS PILES. There is a Burn Ban in Lafourche Parish until further notice.
FEMA ASSISTANCE: Any resident seeking information about financial assistance from FEMA due to evacuations or damages that have made your home uninhabitable, please call the FEMA Hotline at1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362).
For all other questions, please contact the Lafourche Parish Emergency Operations Center at (985) 537-7603 or toll free at 1-800-794-3160.
BANKS THAT ARE OPEN
WHITNEY BANK IS OPEN AT:
Brashear Branch – at 1100 Brashear Avenue.
Franklin Branch – at 414 Main Street in Franklin, LA (Drive-up service only)
MORGAN CITY BANK IS OPEN AT:
BRASHEAR AVE
LAFAYETTE
Brashear Branch – at 1100 Brashear Avenue.
Franklin Branch – at 414 Main Street in Franklin, LA (Drive-up service only)
MORGAN CITY BANK IS OPEN AT:
BRASHEAR AVE
LAFAYETTE
UPDATE ON ST JAMES PARISH
The St. James Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness along with the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office is announcing that ice distribution points are at the Grand Point Grand in Grand Point for the East Bank.
The location for the West Bank has changed to the West Bank Reception Hall in Vacherie.
There will be only one bag per adult, on a first come first serve basis. Lutcher High School will open as a shelter today at 12:00 noon for residents needing shelter.
ICE is available at Taylor’s Express in Gramercy, Grand Point Grand in Grand Point and The Jubilee in Vacherie. There will be only one bag per adult, on a first come first serve basis.
There is a limited amount of stores open with gasoline.
The collection sites in Gramercy and Vacherie will open today until collection bins are filled.
A curfew is in effect from 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. until further notice. An alcohol ban is also currently in effect.
ALSO, ST JAMES IS NOT UNDER A BOIL WATER REQUIREMENT
The location for the West Bank has changed to the West Bank Reception Hall in Vacherie.
There will be only one bag per adult, on a first come first serve basis. Lutcher High School will open as a shelter today at 12:00 noon for residents needing shelter.
ICE is available at Taylor’s Express in Gramercy, Grand Point Grand in Grand Point and The Jubilee in Vacherie. There will be only one bag per adult, on a first come first serve basis.
There is a limited amount of stores open with gasoline.
The collection sites in Gramercy and Vacherie will open today until collection bins are filled.
A curfew is in effect from 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. until further notice. An alcohol ban is also currently in effect.
ALSO, ST JAMES IS NOT UNDER A BOIL WATER REQUIREMENT
update on lafourche parish
4th Distribution Site Added in Lockport
Lafourche Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness has announced the opening of another Distribution Site in Lafourche Parish at the Holy Savior Catholic Church parking lot in Lockport. This site will have ice, water, blue tarps and M.R.E.’s. This is the fourth site set up by Lafourche Parish today including these sites:
¨ Thibodaux High School football stadium parking lot (on Tiger Drive in Thibodaux)
¨ Raceland Recreation Center (241 Recreation Drive in Raceland)
¨ Galliano Wal-Mart (on Hwy 3235 in Galliano)
As of 2:30 P.M., the Thibodaux site had ice, water and blue tarps with M.R.E.’s on the way. The Raceland site had M.R.E.’s and ice left. The Galliano site had M.R.E.’s, ice and blue tarps. Lafourche Parish OEP is directing supply trucks as they arrive to evenly distribute supplies and try to keep these sites as stocked as possible.
Lafourche Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness has announced the opening of another Distribution Site in Lafourche Parish at the Holy Savior Catholic Church parking lot in Lockport. This site will have ice, water, blue tarps and M.R.E.’s. This is the fourth site set up by Lafourche Parish today including these sites:
¨ Thibodaux High School football stadium parking lot (on Tiger Drive in Thibodaux)
¨ Raceland Recreation Center (241 Recreation Drive in Raceland)
¨ Galliano Wal-Mart (on Hwy 3235 in Galliano)
As of 2:30 P.M., the Thibodaux site had ice, water and blue tarps with M.R.E.’s on the way. The Raceland site had M.R.E.’s and ice left. The Galliano site had M.R.E.’s, ice and blue tarps. Lafourche Parish OEP is directing supply trucks as they arrive to evenly distribute supplies and try to keep these sites as stocked as possible.
UPDATE ON NICHOLLS STATE
Nicholls State University has sustained roof damage to several buildings including Ellender Memorial Library, Polk Hall and North and South Babington halls.However, the university is ready to resume normal operations but cannot due to the loss of power.
Entergy has provided no definitive information regarding when power will be restored. Once the university is notified when power will be restored faculty, staff and students will be contacted as to when the campus will reopen and classes will resume.
In the meantime, faculty members are asked to begin immediately to update and develop coursework on Blackboard and communicate with their respective students.
Faculty who need assistance or computer access to Blackboard can report to rooms 101 and 102 Betsy Cheramie Ayo Hall beginning Monday, Sept. 8, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
On-campus residents will be notified as soon as possible as to when residence halls will reopen and food service will resume.Please continue to monitor your Nicholls e-mail account and the university Web site, www.nicholls.edu
or http://emergency.nicholls.edu
Entergy has provided no definitive information regarding when power will be restored. Once the university is notified when power will be restored faculty, staff and students will be contacted as to when the campus will reopen and classes will resume.
In the meantime, faculty members are asked to begin immediately to update and develop coursework on Blackboard and communicate with their respective students.
Faculty who need assistance or computer access to Blackboard can report to rooms 101 and 102 Betsy Cheramie Ayo Hall beginning Monday, Sept. 8, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
On-campus residents will be notified as soon as possible as to when residence halls will reopen and food service will resume.Please continue to monitor your Nicholls e-mail account and the university Web site, www.nicholls.edu
or http://emergency.nicholls.edu
UPDATE ON LOUISIANA HOSPITALS
LSU Hospitals Are Open
The following hospitals of the LSU Health Care Services Division are open:
Leonard J. Chabert Hospital in Houma has suspended services while damage assessment and repairs continue. Repairs to the roof and elevators are underway as well as efforts to secure temporary power.
Dr. Walter O. Moss Regional Medical Center in Lake Charles is fully operational. The facility never lost power due to Hurricane Gustav and has no damage. All outpatient clinics, inpatient areas, the emergency department and pharmacy are open for patients.
University Medical Center in Lafayette is open, including its emergency department and 62 medical/surgical beds of which 6 are detox. An additional 7 detox beds will open tomorrow, Friday, September 5, 2008, bringing the unit to full capacity. Nine ICU beds and 10 NICU beds are open.
All UMC ancillary and support services are open. Tomorrow, Friday, September 5, 2008, outpatient clinics and elective surgery will open.
Bogalusa Medical Center in Bogalusa is open, including the emergency department, surgery, clinics, and all outpatient services. To schedule a clinic appointment, call (985) 730-6700. The Outpatient Medication Assistance Program Pharmacy, at 433 Memphis Street, (985) 730-7216, is also open.
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence is open for outpatient and inpatient care, including inpatient only dialysis, and emergency department services.
The following are open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday: the Family Medicine Clinics (both old and new), Pediatric Clinic, Medicine Clinic, Shot Clinic, Surgery Clinic, and Gynecology Clinic. Full Radiology Services (ultrasound, x-ray, mammography, CT, nuclear medicine) are available Sunday through Saturday. The Medication Procurement Program is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The following are open on the days and at the times as indicated: Hep C Clinic, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; HIV Clinic, Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Cardiology Clinic, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Hypertension Clinic for blood pressure rechecks only, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Urology Clinic, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Geriatrics Clinic, Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Oncology Clinic, Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Wound Care, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Elective surgeries are underway on a case-by-case basis
Interim LSU Public Hospital in New Orleans has all capabilities, including its trauma center and emergency department, ICU, and acute beds, but excluding nuclear medicine and PET.
The hospital maintained full power throughout the storm and in the aftermath received over 30 patients in transfer from sister public institutions and private institutions in Baton Rouge that were partially or fully evacuated due to loss of power The transfers included ICU, medical/surgical, high-risk OB, and eight mothers with well babies.
Fresenius has reopened outpatient dialysis units at its Metairie, Ochsner, and Westbank locations today.
Clinics at the Lord & Taylor site as well as the Interim LSU Public Hospital outpatient pharmacy at this site will resume services for LSU patients on Monday September 8, 2008.
The detox unit will begin admitting patients Monday, September 8, 2008. Behavioral health patients at the DePaul site who evacuated to Central Hospital in Pineville will return today.
Shuttle service has resumed with stops at Lord and Taylor, Interim LSU Public Hospital, Entergy garage, blue lot and the Butterworth Building on request until Monday, September 8, 2008, when regular shuttle service will resume. The hospital is in good shape with capacity with ICU and acute beds and can meet the health care needs of the metro New Orleans area as its population returns.
Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge is now on emergency power and is undergoing efforts to restore full power in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. The Emergency Department is open for minor emergencies. All patients were transferred to other LSU HCSD hospitals. Services will resume when full power is restored.
The following hospitals of the LSU Health Care Services Division are open:
Leonard J. Chabert Hospital in Houma has suspended services while damage assessment and repairs continue. Repairs to the roof and elevators are underway as well as efforts to secure temporary power.
Dr. Walter O. Moss Regional Medical Center in Lake Charles is fully operational. The facility never lost power due to Hurricane Gustav and has no damage. All outpatient clinics, inpatient areas, the emergency department and pharmacy are open for patients.
University Medical Center in Lafayette is open, including its emergency department and 62 medical/surgical beds of which 6 are detox. An additional 7 detox beds will open tomorrow, Friday, September 5, 2008, bringing the unit to full capacity. Nine ICU beds and 10 NICU beds are open.
All UMC ancillary and support services are open. Tomorrow, Friday, September 5, 2008, outpatient clinics and elective surgery will open.
Bogalusa Medical Center in Bogalusa is open, including the emergency department, surgery, clinics, and all outpatient services. To schedule a clinic appointment, call (985) 730-6700. The Outpatient Medication Assistance Program Pharmacy, at 433 Memphis Street, (985) 730-7216, is also open.
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence is open for outpatient and inpatient care, including inpatient only dialysis, and emergency department services.
The following are open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday: the Family Medicine Clinics (both old and new), Pediatric Clinic, Medicine Clinic, Shot Clinic, Surgery Clinic, and Gynecology Clinic. Full Radiology Services (ultrasound, x-ray, mammography, CT, nuclear medicine) are available Sunday through Saturday. The Medication Procurement Program is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The following are open on the days and at the times as indicated: Hep C Clinic, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; HIV Clinic, Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Cardiology Clinic, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Hypertension Clinic for blood pressure rechecks only, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Urology Clinic, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Geriatrics Clinic, Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Oncology Clinic, Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Wound Care, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Elective surgeries are underway on a case-by-case basis
Interim LSU Public Hospital in New Orleans has all capabilities, including its trauma center and emergency department, ICU, and acute beds, but excluding nuclear medicine and PET.
The hospital maintained full power throughout the storm and in the aftermath received over 30 patients in transfer from sister public institutions and private institutions in Baton Rouge that were partially or fully evacuated due to loss of power The transfers included ICU, medical/surgical, high-risk OB, and eight mothers with well babies.
Fresenius has reopened outpatient dialysis units at its Metairie, Ochsner, and Westbank locations today.
Clinics at the Lord & Taylor site as well as the Interim LSU Public Hospital outpatient pharmacy at this site will resume services for LSU patients on Monday September 8, 2008.
The detox unit will begin admitting patients Monday, September 8, 2008. Behavioral health patients at the DePaul site who evacuated to Central Hospital in Pineville will return today.
Shuttle service has resumed with stops at Lord and Taylor, Interim LSU Public Hospital, Entergy garage, blue lot and the Butterworth Building on request until Monday, September 8, 2008, when regular shuttle service will resume. The hospital is in good shape with capacity with ICU and acute beds and can meet the health care needs of the metro New Orleans area as its population returns.
Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge is now on emergency power and is undergoing efforts to restore full power in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. The Emergency Department is open for minor emergencies. All patients were transferred to other LSU HCSD hospitals. Services will resume when full power is restored.
fema registration
The FEMA teleregistration number is:
800-621-FEMA (3362)
TTY 1-800-462-7585
Thank you for helping us get this information out the the people of Louisiana.
800-621-FEMA (3362)
TTY 1-800-462-7585
Thank you for helping us get this information out the the people of Louisiana.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Patterson City Council Offical Public Notice
There will be a special Patterson City Council meeting to discuss emergency concerns, at 2pm.
LATEST PATTERSON
THE LATEST ON PATTERSON FROM CHIEF PATRICK LASALLE:
(1) POWER ON IN ONLY ONE THIRD OF THE CITY - BACK END OF THE SUGAR RIDGE
SUBDIVISION
(2) CHIEF LA SALLE SAYS THAT IF YOU RETURN, YOU ARE OWN YOUR OWN...
THERE ARE NO CITY SERVICES AVAILABLE, NO SEWERAGE...
(3) NO GROCER AVAILABLE
(4) WORKING ON GETTING ONE GAS STATION OPEN
(1) POWER ON IN ONLY ONE THIRD OF THE CITY - BACK END OF THE SUGAR RIDGE
SUBDIVISION
(2) CHIEF LA SALLE SAYS THAT IF YOU RETURN, YOU ARE OWN YOUR OWN...
THERE ARE NO CITY SERVICES AVAILABLE, NO SEWERAGE...
(3) NO GROCER AVAILABLE
(4) WORKING ON GETTING ONE GAS STATION OPEN
MANDATORY WATER BOIL MORGAN CITY AND LAFOURCHE
ALL RESIDENTS OF MORGAN CITY AND LAFOURCE PARISHES
ARE ASKED TO BOIL THEIR WATER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
ARE ASKED TO BOIL THEIR WATER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
LAFOURCHE PARISH CAN NOW GO HOME
Lafourche residents can return at 4 p.m.
All roads leading to Lafourche Parish are now open and residents may come and check on their homes and businesses.
However, essential services such as electricity are not be available.
All roads leading to Lafourche Parish are now open and residents may come and check on their homes and businesses.
However, essential services such as electricity are not be available.
LATEST ST MARY PARISH
(1) POWER IS NOW RESTORED IN FRANKLIN.
(2) NO SCHOOLS FOR ST MARY PARISH STUDENTS UNTIL SEPT 10TH.
(3) ST. MARY PARISH COURT SYSTEM WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL MONDAY
SEPT 8TH
(2) NO SCHOOLS FOR ST MARY PARISH STUDENTS UNTIL SEPT 10TH.
(3) ST. MARY PARISH COURT SYSTEM WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL MONDAY
SEPT 8TH
FREE MRE'S AND WATER
FEMA AND THE NATIONAL GUARD ARE GIVING OUT
FREE MRE'S AND WATER ONLY:
FROM 9AM TO 5PM:
(1) At the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium
(2) Patterson - In the Place Norman Shopping Center
JUST FOOD AND WATER..NOTHING ELSE...
FREE MRE'S AND WATER ONLY:
FROM 9AM TO 5PM:
(1) At the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium
(2) Patterson - In the Place Norman Shopping Center
JUST FOOD AND WATER..NOTHING ELSE...
City of Morgan City Says stay out till further notice
From Morgan City Mayor Tim Matte:
We are requesting that all citizens of Morgan City who evacuated for Hurricane Gustave do not return until further notice.
The City has lost 100 percent of electrical services, as well as water, and sewerage services.
The wastewater treatment plant was hit by a tornado. With repeated use of toilets, the sewerage will back up into your home or your streets. It may take several days before these services are available. We will let the public know when the services are available for our citizens to return. Any residents still in Morgan City should understand these conditions and that they are restricted to their personal properties. The generator at Teche Regional was compromised, so there are also no hospital services in Morgan City.
Please check the city's website at http://www.cityofmc.com/ for important updates on will we will have the services running.
We are requesting that all citizens of Morgan City who evacuated for Hurricane Gustave do not return until further notice.
The City has lost 100 percent of electrical services, as well as water, and sewerage services.
The wastewater treatment plant was hit by a tornado. With repeated use of toilets, the sewerage will back up into your home or your streets. It may take several days before these services are available. We will let the public know when the services are available for our citizens to return. Any residents still in Morgan City should understand these conditions and that they are restricted to their personal properties. The generator at Teche Regional was compromised, so there are also no hospital services in Morgan City.
Please check the city's website at http://www.cityofmc.com/ for important updates on will we will have the services running.
LATEST FROM ASSUMPTION
ASSUMPTION PARISH POLICE JURY
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
P. O. BOX 520
Napoleonville, LA 70390
Press Release #6
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
12:00 NOON
Assumption Parish is currently in the process of damage assessment. All roads are open.
Confirmed estimates show that power WILL NOT be restored for at least 4-6 weeks. Concerns exist regarding existing infrastructure due to loss of power not being able to be restored to serve the population. Basic essentials such as food, water, and fuel will become a problem. Facilities will NOT be available to provide these additional commodities for approximately 4-6 weeks.
If you are able to make other living arrangements outside of Assumption Parish, we highly encourage you to do so. Please remember that Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes are unable to provide for your families, as well.
If you choose to leave the parish, please do so ONLY if there is a safe way of passage on the roadways. Currently, the roads throughout Assumption Parish are extremely unsafe and power lines are down throughout.
All Assumption Parish Schools will be closed until further notice.
A strict curfew will be enacted at 8 p.m. nightly and will be strongly adhered to by law enforcement. The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association and National Guard will be sending additional law enforcement into Assumption Parish to assist with patrolling and security.
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
P. O. BOX 520
Napoleonville, LA 70390
Press Release #6
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
12:00 NOON
Assumption Parish is currently in the process of damage assessment. All roads are open.
Confirmed estimates show that power WILL NOT be restored for at least 4-6 weeks. Concerns exist regarding existing infrastructure due to loss of power not being able to be restored to serve the population. Basic essentials such as food, water, and fuel will become a problem. Facilities will NOT be available to provide these additional commodities for approximately 4-6 weeks.
If you are able to make other living arrangements outside of Assumption Parish, we highly encourage you to do so. Please remember that Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes are unable to provide for your families, as well.
If you choose to leave the parish, please do so ONLY if there is a safe way of passage on the roadways. Currently, the roads throughout Assumption Parish are extremely unsafe and power lines are down throughout.
All Assumption Parish Schools will be closed until further notice.
A strict curfew will be enacted at 8 p.m. nightly and will be strongly adhered to by law enforcement. The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association and National Guard will be sending additional law enforcement into Assumption Parish to assist with patrolling and security.
Lafourche Parish
No Flooding in S. Lafourche Levee System, Re-Entry Decision by Tuesday
The Lafourche Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness reports that there is NO flooding inside the South Lafourche Levee System. There is also no flooding anywhere north of the South Lafourche Levee System. Officials did report some flooding has occurred south of the Leon Theriot Floodgates in Golden Meadow.
Parish President Charlotte Randolph completed her initial assessment of Lafourche Parish this evening along with Chris Boudreaux, Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness. “We are mostly dealing with a lot of downed trees and utility poles along our roadways,” said Randolph. “We already have crews working hard to clear our roadways as quickly as possible.”
President Randolph also said that local officials will make a decision about re-entry by Tuesday afternoon. Once a decision is made, the Parish will inform the public of a time frame for residents to re-enter Lafourche Parish.
In the meantime, a parish-wide curfew remains in effect until further notice.
For the most up-to-date information regarding Lafourche Parish, please log on to the Parish website at http://www.lafourchegov.org.
The Lafourche Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness reports that there is NO flooding inside the South Lafourche Levee System. There is also no flooding anywhere north of the South Lafourche Levee System. Officials did report some flooding has occurred south of the Leon Theriot Floodgates in Golden Meadow.
Parish President Charlotte Randolph completed her initial assessment of Lafourche Parish this evening along with Chris Boudreaux, Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness. “We are mostly dealing with a lot of downed trees and utility poles along our roadways,” said Randolph. “We already have crews working hard to clear our roadways as quickly as possible.”
President Randolph also said that local officials will make a decision about re-entry by Tuesday afternoon. Once a decision is made, the Parish will inform the public of a time frame for residents to re-enter Lafourche Parish.
In the meantime, a parish-wide curfew remains in effect until further notice.
For the most up-to-date information regarding Lafourche Parish, please log on to the Parish website at http://www.lafourchegov.org.
Here is the latest info on St. James Parish
St. James Parish
Press Release #7 – Hurricane Gustav
September 2, 2008
The St. James Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness along with the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office is announcing that all of St. James Parish has no electricity. We do not have an estimation of restoration times. Only utility personnel and damage assessment teams are being allowed in the Parish. Some major highways and streets are impassable due to down power lines and trees. There have been no reports of flooding in the Parish. A curfew will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. until further notice. Also, all schools in St. James Parish closed until September 8th.
Press Release #7 – Hurricane Gustav
September 2, 2008
The St. James Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness along with the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office is announcing that all of St. James Parish has no electricity. We do not have an estimation of restoration times. Only utility personnel and damage assessment teams are being allowed in the Parish. Some major highways and streets are impassable due to down power lines and trees. There have been no reports of flooding in the Parish. A curfew will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. until further notice. Also, all schools in St. James Parish closed until September 8th.
Monday, September 1, 2008
LAFOURCHE PARISH ANNOUNCES RETURN RULES
TIER 1 Responders Granted Access / Curfew Still in Effect
All TIER 1 EMERGENCY RESPONDERS may now return to Lafourche Parish. These responders include law enforcement, medical and other first responders.
Anyone returning MUST possess their “TIER 1” I.D. badge issued by the Parish to gain re-entry access to Lafourche Parish.
Emergency Officials are working to assess damages and clear the roadways at this time. Residents will be notified when they will be allowed to return.
At this time ONLY TIER 1 EMERGENCY RESPONDERS are being allowed access to Lafourche Parish.
A curfew remains in effect in Lafourche Parish until further notice. Any resident that is currently located in Lafourche Parish MUST stay off the streets, you will be stopped by law enforcement officials. If you are trying to evacuate, officials will direct you where to go. Otherwise, residents are to remain in their homes and off the streets until further notice.
For the most up-to-date information regarding Lafourche Parish, please log on to the Parish website at http://www.lafourchegov.org.
All TIER 1 EMERGENCY RESPONDERS may now return to Lafourche Parish. These responders include law enforcement, medical and other first responders.
Anyone returning MUST possess their “TIER 1” I.D. badge issued by the Parish to gain re-entry access to Lafourche Parish.
Emergency Officials are working to assess damages and clear the roadways at this time. Residents will be notified when they will be allowed to return.
At this time ONLY TIER 1 EMERGENCY RESPONDERS are being allowed access to Lafourche Parish.
A curfew remains in effect in Lafourche Parish until further notice. Any resident that is currently located in Lafourche Parish MUST stay off the streets, you will be stopped by law enforcement officials. If you are trying to evacuate, officials will direct you where to go. Otherwise, residents are to remain in their homes and off the streets until further notice.
For the most up-to-date information regarding Lafourche Parish, please log on to the Parish website at http://www.lafourchegov.org.
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