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Entergy 8AM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 11, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/11/2021 10:30 AM)
ENTERGY 8am update 9/11: Please take a moment to remember lives lost on 9/11 in 2001   Additional Resources: We are moving crews into the north Terrebonne Parish ...

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New Business Openings (Pharmacy, Bank, VA Mobile Clinic)

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/11/2021 09:40 AM)
New Business Openings: The pharmacy only at Houma Urgent Care, 131 Corporate Drive is open 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. 985-856-6656. Chase Bank, 573 Grand Ca ...

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Get Registered for Blue Roof Program at Grand Caillou Middle School / Sat, Sept 11 / 8AM-6PM

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/11/2021 09:35 AM)
The Army Corps and Engineers will be at Grand Caillou Middle School today, Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 8am to 6pm to get people registered for the Blue Roof program. ...

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Many Things Factor into Who Gets Power Sooner / Later (Watch the Video)

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/11/2021 09:30 AM)
Entergy, SLECA and City of Houma teamed up to do a series of videos for the residents of Terrebonne Parish.  Many things factor into who gets power sooner and who gets it la ...

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TPCG and TOHSEP Reassuring Residents about Info on Power in Terrebonne Parish

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 10:00 PM)
We are reading all of your comments and doing our best to push out any information that we receive from ENTERGY, SLECA, and the CITY OF HOUMA. Hang in there everyone, progre ...

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SLECA Update about Southern Part of Service Territory

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 09:30 PM)
Shared from our friends at SLECA: For our members in the southern part of our service territory: As power is restored to the northern parts of Terrebonne Parish, please remember ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 5PM / September 10, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 05:30 PM)
Feeder Belanger #1 has been energized. Here is the list of streets that will be impacted: Belanger Gabasse School Verret Margaret Clay Bonvillian Daspit Roussell G ...

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Entergy 5PM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 10, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 05:14 PM)
Additional Resources: We are working to locate crews and staging areas around Montegut. We are coordinating with the school district for permission to use facilities as well ...

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Local Ministry to Serve Hot Meals Sunday, September 12, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 04:25 PM)
Victory Life International Ministries, 7382 Main Street, Houma, LA, will serve 1,500 hot meals this Sunday, September 12, 2021.  Serving will begin at 1:00 p.m. until all meal ...

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More Businesses Reopening in Terrebonne Parish

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 03:19 PM)
The following businesses are now open:  Chase Bank 573 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA 70363 Phone Number: (985) 876-0778 VA Mobile Clinic 6433 West Park Avenue, Houm ...

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Houma Urgent Care Pharmacy Now Open

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 02:23 PM)
The pharmacy (only) at Houma Urgent Care, 131 Corporate Drive, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The phone number is (985) 856-6656. ...

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United Way to Serve 3,000 Hot Meals Monday, September 13, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 01:59 PM)
The United Way will be serving 3,000 free hot meals at Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank, 922 Sunset Avenue on Monday, September 13, 2021, starting at 11:00 a.m. ...

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Houma Tunnel Closed Until Further Notice

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 01:16 PM)
The Houma Tunnel is closed to vehicular traffic until further notice due to the generator being down. Pumps and lights are not working at this time. ...

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Entergy 8AM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 10, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 08:29 AM)
ENTERGY 8am update 9/10:   -If your subdivision/street is not mentioned, we either did not receive information about it OR they have not reached you yet.   The ...

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An Update on Water in Terrebonne Parish

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/10/2021 08:27 AM)
PARTIAL LIFTING - BOIL WATER ADVISORY   Based on the restoration of pressure within the distribution system and the analysis of the bacteriological samples collected w ...

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Tips for Separating Hurricane Debris

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 05:48 PM)
Following specific guidelines when hauling hurricane-related debris and household garbage to the curb will make for a speedier removal process. Check out the attached flyer for tip ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 5 PM / September 9, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 05:34 PM)
CITY OF HOUMA 5PM 9/9 UPDATE:   Damage assessments have reported a total of 1,116 damaged poles, 163 damaged transformers, 482 damaged cross arms. 529 poles have been ...

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Entergy 5PM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 9, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 05:12 PM)
Additional Resources: We received 50 additional linemen. We now have a total of 1,123 lineman in this area. The Houma Airport is now set up as a staging site camp. &nbs ...

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SLECA Electric Update / 5PM / September 9, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 05:06 PM)
SLECA Electric Update / 5PM / September 9, 2021:  Power was restored to The Lakes Subdivision and South Ellendale Estates.   At 2:15, Feeder 26 main line was ene ...

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Local Pharmacies Opening in Terrebonne Parish

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 03:50 PM)
The following independent pharmacies are now open in Terrebonne Parish: Wolfe's Pharmacy - 5458 LA 56, Chauvin, LA 70344 open normal hours People's Drugs - 6096 W Park A ...

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300 Hot Meals to Be Served Friday, September 10, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 03:33 PM)
Victory Life International Ministries, 7382 Main St., Houma, LA will be serving 300 hot meals beginning at Noon tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. They will serve until all 300 me ...

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Tips on How to Best Cover Roofs for High Wind Areas

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 12:52 PM)
Many Terrebonne Parish residents received roof damage due to Hurricane Ida. See the attached guides below for tips on how to best cover roofs for high wind areas.  ...

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Hot Meals Available at Houma Police Department Today, September 9, Beginning at 11 AM

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 11:42 AM)
Fenstermaker Co. will be serving hot meals at HPD headquarters, 500 Honduras St., Houma, beginning at 11:00 AM today, Thursday, 9/9/21, until they run out. ...

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Chabert Medical Center Primary Care Clinic is Now Open

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 11:16 AM)
The Chabert Medical Center Primary Care Clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted. ...

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Chauvin Clinic Open September 9-10 from 9AM-4PM

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/09/2021 11:13 AM)
Dr. Abou Issa and his team will be at the Chauvin Clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, and Friday, September 10, 2021. No appointment is needed; walk-ins ar ...

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