PRESS RELEASES | Wednesday, September 17, 2008
State Government Offices to Remain Closed in Cameron Parish Thursday
Commissioner of Administration Angele Davis announced today that government offices will remain closed in Cameron Parish on Thursday, September 18.
Governor Jindal Letter to President Bush
On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, Governor Bobby Jindal sent a letter to President George W. Bush requesting a 100% Federal Cost Share for recovery programs in the wake of hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
Mobile Units Continue to Provide Unemployment Insurance Assistance, Job Services in Storm-impacted Areas
The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) will have mobile units in south Louisiana on Thursday and Friday 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 Commission's computer systems.
Texas Evacuees Seeking Information: Call 1-888-312-4567 or 1-877-541 7905
Texans who evacuated to other states from areas that were struck by Hurricane Ike are being urged by local officials not to return to their home counties at this time.
Three Arrested for Looting and Theft of Petroleum Products
On September 13, 2008, two Louisiana State Police Troop C troopers assigned to patrol Grand Isle post Hurricane Gustav and Ike, arrested three men and charged them with looting and theft for allegedly stealing fuel.
Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Continues to Update Number of Gustav, Ike Fatalities
Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Louis Cataldie, M.D., reports another fatality related to Hurricane Ike, bringing the total for that storm up to five.
Estimated Homes Flooded During Ike
So far, parish officials are reporting to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) approximately 24,774 homes flooded as the result of Hurricane Ike.
Louisiana Bridges, Roads Affected by Ike Receive $2 million from U.S. DOT
Governor Bobby Jindal today thanked U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Mary Peters for her announcement that Louisiana will receive $2 million in immediate emergency funds for roads and bridges damaged from Hurricane Ike.
Texas Food Instruments Not Redeemable with Louisiana WIC Vendors
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Texas food instruments issued to Louisiana hurricane evacuees or to Texas residents who have evacuated to Louisiana cannot be redeemed at Louisiana WIC vendors.
FEMA Expands Public Assistance Program Assistance to 25 Parishes, at Request of Governor Jindal
At the request of Governor Jindal, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Gustav to add all remaining categories of Public Assistance (PA) for 25 parishes.
Governor Jindal Receives Confirmation on Request for Federal Fisheries Disaster Relief in Aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Governor Bobby Jindal has received confirmation from U.S. Commerce Secretary M. Carlos Gutierrez that a formal fishery resource disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has been declared due to the devastation of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
State of Louisiana Should Not be Named on Gustav and Ike Insurance Checks to Road Home Applicants
Insurance companies should not list the state of Louisiana on loss payments for damage caused by hurricanes Gustav and Ike to homeowners in the Road Home program.
Lafourche Parish's T-Bois Lift Bridge to Now OPEN to Boat Traffic ONLY
The T-Bois Lift Bridge in Larose is now open for boat traffic ONLY. The lift bridge is currently in the “up” position and will remain closed to vehicular roadway traffic until further notice.
Strain hears concerns of ag producers in Vermilion, Calcasieu
Farmers in Vermilion Parish told Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., they needed better flood protection from hurricane storm surges while Cameron and Calcasieu cattlemen said they need water and hay for their stranded and stressed cattle.
Plans and Information for Cameron Parish School Families
Cameron Parish School Superintendent Stephanie Rodrigue today released important information about Cameron Parish schools to its students and families.
Operation Blue Roof Secondary Branch in Galliano Closes
The secondary branch for registration for Operation Blue Roof at the Galliano Annex is now closed. Those looking to register for Operation Blue Roof can still do so at the fire station located at 691 Hwy. 308 in Thibodaux daily from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
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