PRESS RELEASES | Monday, September 8
Department of Agriculture and Forestry News Update
LDAF Commissioner Begins Statewide Listening Tour
Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., met with more than 400 agricultural producers, landowners and agricultural lenders on Monday as part of a statewide listening tour on the concerns of the agribusiness community in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.
Department of Social Services News Update
DSS Releases Updated Disaster Food Stamp Application Sites
The Department of Social Services released an updated list of the application sites where residents in 31 eligible parishes can go to apply for the emergency help.
Update on Water Systems under Boil Advisory
Hurricane Gustav has caused widespread power outages and damage to drinking water systems throughout Louisiana.
Louisiana Department Of Revenue Announces Additional Filing Extensions Related To Hurricane Gustav
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has granted extensions on the filing and payment deadlines for more than a dozen state taxes in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. Louisiana Workforce Commission News Update
La. Workforce Commission To Activate Additional Phone Number For New Claims
The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is adding an additional toll-free phone number for people who wish to file new claims for unemployment benefits. This number will be active beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008.
Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open to Assist Residents
Six additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now staffed to help residents and business owners who have damage or losses as a result of Hurricane Gustav, according to officials from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav Fatalities
Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Louis Cataldie, M.D. releases memo regarding fatalities related to Hurricane Gustav.
Mobile Units to Assist With Unemployment Insurance Claims, Job Needs
The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) has activated four mobile units in south Louisiana to take new Unemployment Insurance claims and provide job search and placement services. The units are equipped with banks of computers connected by satellite to the LWC's computer systems. La. Workforce Commission Processing Unemployment Benefit Payments
The restoration of power and networking services to the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is enabling the agency to process unemployment benefit payments today for the first time since Hurricane Gustav struck last week.
DSS Releases Most Disaster Food Stamp Application Sites, Income Limits
The Department of Social Services today announced the list of Disaster Food Stamp application sites where residents in 31 eligible parishes can go to apply for the emergency help.
DEQ Updates Gustav Recovery Efforts
The Department of Environmental Quality and its partners have found no threats from industry-related malfunction that would cause harm to human health or the environment during these extensive assessments. There have been several fish kills and small spills reported, but nothing that the agencies involved would consider "major" or a threat.
LDAF Fulfills Emergency Fuel Mission
Emergency generators helped the LDAF disburse more than a million gallons of fuel to emergency responders across the state during response to Hurricane Gustav. The LDAF shipped and pumped 498,000 gallons of gas, 580,078 gallons of diesel and 179,000 pounds of aviation gas.
DEQ Hotline Back in Working Order
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality now has its normal hotline back in order. If someone should have an environmental concern, they should call the DEQ hotline at 225-219-3640 or 1-888-763-5424 for assistance.
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Strain Visits Farmers
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said Hurricane Gustav dumped more than 20 inches of rain on farmers across the state and damaged vital infrastructure. Strain embarked on a tour of the rain-soaked agricultural areas over the weekend with visits to Paincourtville, White Castle, Winnsboro, Gilbert and Bunkie.
LED Launches Call Center for Louisiana's Hurricane-Affected Businesses
LED has established two tools for Louisiana's hurricane-affected businesses to acquire information about available business recovery assistance.
Parish Specific Updates
Education Leaders Report Substantial Progress In Reopening Schools
The Louisiana Department of Education officials has released a new report outlining the progress of school districts across the state in their efforts to reopen. Today, 73 percent of the state’s public school students will be back in school in 59 local school districts across the state. Click here for an updated list of public school closures by district.
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