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Solid Waste Update

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/06/2021 10:00 AM)
You asked and we heard you loud and clear. Here is an update about SOLID WASTE from Director, Clay Naquin.   "Garbage pick up is happening. They have eight trucks out ...

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TCU Food Bank Will Not Host Drive-by Distributions Until Further Notice

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/06/2021 09:05 AM)
The TCU food bank will not be doing drive-by distributions until further notice.  TCU will bring food and supplies to various POD sites in the parish. ...

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SNAP Benefits Approved for Terrebonne Parish

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/06/2021 09:00 AM)
Please note that the pre-registration prompt is registration.   Recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in 18 Louisiana parishes impact ...

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Entergy 8AM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 6, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/06/2021 08:30 AM)
Below is the 8am update for Terrebonne Parish for 9/6: Yesterday, the following segments of line were repaired: Terrebonne Substation to Waterplant Rd. Coteau Substation to Co ...

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Water Donations in Terrebonne / Lafourche Begin Wednesday, September 8, at 9AM

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/06/2021 08:15 AM)
These water donations will begin WEDNESDAY MORNING 9/8 at 9am.  We will continue to advertise this throughout the day.   Volunteers are needed for water distr ...

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Important Info About FEMA's Operation Blue Roof

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/06/2021 08:00 AM)
Operation Blue Roof provides no-cost temporary repairs for roofs damaged by Hurricane Ida. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors will install the temporary roof ...

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FEMA YouTube Videos for the Hearing Impaired

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/06/2021 07:45 AM)
Here are some links from FEMA for our hearing impaired citizens: Applying Disaster Assistance:  (88) FEMA: Applying for Disaster Assistance (ASL PSA) - YouTube FEMA: ...

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Slow Moving Rain Predicted for Today / Help Us Help You!

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/06/2021 07:00 AM)
SLOW MOVING RAIN PREDICTED; POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING With catch basins and drainage ditches clogged with storm debris, a rain storm or even a shower has the potential to cause prope ...

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

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 06:15 PM)
Below is the 5pm update for Terrebonne Parish for 9/5: This report is short, as we still have crews diligently working in the field out of the Terrebonne, Southland, & Coteau ...

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FEMA Fact Sheet, Sept. 5, 2021, for Renters

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 05:10 PM)
You Asked: I’m a renter, can I get assistance from FEMA? Renters in the 25 Louisiana Parishes* designated for Individual Assistance who had damage, losses or are unable to l ...

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Federal Disaster Survivor Assistance Available through FEMA

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 05:05 PM)
FEMA will open two sites in Houma for disaster survivor assistance beginning Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.  These sites are TCU Food Bank at 922 Sun ...

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FEMA - Renters with Damage May Apply for Assistance

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 04:20 PM)
Renters with damage may also apply for disaster aid. ...

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FEMA - Best Way to Apply for Disaster Assistance

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 04:15 PM)
Check out the infographic from FEMA for the best way to apply for disaster assistance. ...

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FEMA - Three Ways to Apply for Disaster Aid

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 04:10 PM)
FEMA has provided 3 ways to apply for disaster aid.  Check the infographic for details. ...

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Independent POD Operated by Living Word Church in Schriever

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 03:30 PM)
UPDATE - POD AT LIVING WORD CHURCH 1916 Hwy 311, Schriever The POD at Living Word Church is being operated by volunteers associated with this church, not Terrebonne Parish.& ...

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Message from FEMA: How to Start Your Recovery Process

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 03:00 PM)
How to start your recovery process:  Information from FEMA Take photos of your damaged home and belongings. Make a list of damaged or lost items. To save time, file a cla ...

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Free Hot Meals by the Salvation Army

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 01:00 PM)
The Salvation Army - Texas Division, has feeding locations here in Terrebonne Parish today - happening now. A cut off time has not been released. Hot Meals - 15,416 Snack ...

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Spoiled Food Drop-off Locations in Terrebonne TODAY, SEPT 5 UNTIL NOON ONLY

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 10:45 AM)
Garbage trucks will be located at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chauvin for residents to drop off spoiled food ONLY from refrig ...

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POD Sites in Terrebonne for September 5

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 10:22 AM)
POD SITES IN TERREBONNE SEPT 5TH:   Terrebonne Parish residents may pick up water, ice, food (MREs), and tarps at the following locations in the parish from 9:00 AM to ...

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Parish Council Meetings CANCELLED for Tuesday, September 7 and Wednesday, September 8

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/05/2021 08:45 AM)
The Terrebonne Parish Council has cancelled committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2021, and the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 8, 2021. &nbs ...

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Fuel Distribution Scheduled for Lafourche, Terrebonne

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 10:30 PM)
(HOUMA, LA) The Bayou Community Foundation (BCF) will be providing free gasoline for residents of southern Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes to fill generators and automobiles ...

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POD at Mechanicville Gym Closed Tomorrow, September 5, due to Utility Work

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 08:45 PM)
*IMPORTANT POD SITE UPDATE*   The pod site at the Mechanicville Gym, 2814 Senator St./Percy Gabriel, will not be up and running tomorrow due to Entergy doing work arou ...

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Entergy 5PM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 4, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 06:00 PM)
We have 100 additional linemen coming tomorrow morning. That will give us a total of 300 linemen for this area. Damage assessment is 99.99% complete. We have one residential custo ...

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Disaster Assistance Phone Numbers/Contact Info

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 02:00 PM)
After a storm such as Hurricane Ida, the need for disaster-related assistance grows tremendously after the winds have receded.  There are governmental agencies that can provid ...

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Generator Safety is CRUCIAL - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Calls Increase

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 12:13 PM)
Our local Fire departments are still receiving numerous calls this morning about carbon monoxide poisoning residents. These residents are being transported to hospitals outside o ...

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