PRESS RELEASES | Sunday, September 7, 2008
La. Workforce Commission Implements Additional Measures to Expedite Unemployment Insurance Claims Filing
The Louisiana Workforce Commission and its unemployment insurance call center were without power until late Sunday, Sept. 7. This power failure blocked access to the LWC’s computer systems and severely hampered its ability to approve continuing claims, take new claims or make payments.
As Power Returns, Need for Hotel/Motel Program Declines
As power is restored, fewer evacuees need to use the hotel/motel initiative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
ExxonMobil Donates $1.5 Million to Gustav Disaster Relief
in Louisiana
American Red Cross & United Way to Receive Funding
Exxon Mobil Corporation announced today a donation of $1.5 million for disaster relief assistance in Louisiana resulting from Hurricane Gustav.
6 p.m. Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory
Hurricane Gustav has caused widespread power outages and damage to drinking water systems throughout Louisiana.
DNR Secretary Advises Residents to Begin Fuel Planning
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle is advising state residents to begin planning for fuel needs as Hurricane Ike nears the Gulf of Mexico and a possible Gulf Coast landfall late in the week.
Governor Jindal Issues Declaration of State of Emergency for Hurricane Ike
Governor Jindal issued a declaration of a state of emergency in preparation for Hurricane Ike.
LDAF Announces Deadline for Producers Seeking Disaster Assistance
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry announced today that all producers who wish to become eligible in 2008 for the Farm Service Agency's Supplemental Agriculture Disaster Programs must visit their local parish FSA office and fill out the proper forms by September 16.
Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities
Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Louis Cataldie, M.D. released a new memo regarding fatalities related to Hurricane Gustav.
State Government Offices to Open Monday
Based on an assessment of state government facilities, Commissioner of Administration Angele Davis announced today a general reopening of state government facilities statewide for Monday, September 8th. All state employees should report to work Monday unless instructed otherwise by their supervisors on an individual facility basis to either not report to work, or to vacate their work sites due to electrical outages or damages.
Utility Outage Reports Released
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FEMA Inspectors Conduct Property Damage Inspections
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) inspectors continue to examine property damage Saturday as part of the FEMA process that brings assistance to Louisiana residents who have registered with FEMA in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.
Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory
Hurricane Gustav has caused widespread power outages and damage to drinking water systems throughout Louisiana.
Cease and Desist Order Issued Against Private Burning
As a result of the current emergency and the effect that this emergency is having on local fire departments to effectively respond to fires, the State Fire Marshal ordered a cease and desist of all private burning in the parishes affected by Hurricane Gustav.
Parish Specific Updates
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