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Lack of Electricity Straining Sewer System in Terrebonne Parish
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 12:00 PM)
Public Works officials report that there are more sewer lift stations in the parish (180-plus) than there are generators to power them at this time. As a result, lift stations ar ...
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Updated POD Sites in Terrebonne Parish / September 4
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 11:00 AM)
Effective Saturday, September 4:
Terrebonne Parish residents may pick up water, ice, food (MREs) and tarps at the following locations in the parish beginning at 9:00 AM ...
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Free Meals Around Terrebonne Parish
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 10:30 AM)
Free Meals Around Terrebonne Parish:
Vision of Hope (Bishop BK Stevens) of Abbeville is giving away 1,200 hot meals today at 11am, 7482 Main Street.
Kingdom Con ...
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Electric and Gas Utility Restoration Update / Saturday, September 4
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 08:05 AM)
The restoration of electricity to the residents of Terrebonne Parish involves three utility providers and many grid components such as transmission lines, sub-transmiss ...
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Residential Solid Waste and Debris Pick-up / Saturday, September 4
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/04/2021 08:01 AM)
The TPCG Solid Waste Department began curbside pick-up of residential solid waste on Friday, September 3, 2021. This will continue until one pass is completed in west Houma at wh ...
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Entergy 7PM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 3, 2021
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 07:00 PM)
ENTERGY 7pm update 9/3:
Today we received 200 additional Linemen to help with the restoration process.
Klondyke Rd. has been successfully cleared to allow large machinery ...
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Now Available for 25 Designated Parishes
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 04:45 PM)
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available for 25 designated parishes. Businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct resul ...
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Walgreens Near Southland Mall Open 9AM-4PM
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 04:30 PM)
The Walgreens located near Southland Mall is currently open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Although they're on generator power, they are still able to use cash, debit, and credit car ...
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Generator Safety Stressed by First Responders in Terrebonne Parish
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 04:00 PM)
Several Terrebonne Parish residents have been taken to the hospital because of carbon monoxide poisoning. Our first responders are stressing the importance of generator saf ...
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Recap on Power Companies in Terrebonne Parish
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 03:45 PM)
Power Update for Terrebonne Parish (Entergy, SLECA, and City of Houma)
Entergy has confirmed that our previous update was strickly for Entergy customers only.
We are still wa ...
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Food/Ice Distribution at Chabert Medical Center
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 03:10 PM)
Plate lunches are being distributed at Chabert Medical Center 1978 Industrial Blvd. in Houma today, September 3, 2021.
Hundreds of plate lunches available. If you kn ...
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Help First Responders by Donating Your Extra Water/Gatorade to Your Local Fire Department
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 03:00 PM)
First responders in Terrebonne Parish are in need of water and gatorade due to the excessive heat. If you're able to donate, please bring it to your local fire depa ...
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How to Disinfect Water when Boiling is Impractical... a Message from TP Animal Shelter
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 03:00 PM)
From Louisiana Department of Health 9/1/21:
Recommendations for providing drinking water for pet species (dogs and cats) and equines during a boil water advisory:
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Public Assistance Requested Regarding Drainage Canal Blockages/Obstructions
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 02:17 PM)
The Terrebonne Parish Public Works Department is requesting assistance from the public regarding blockages or obstructions in drainage canals in the parish. Public Works crews are ...
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Boil Water Advisory in Effect for all of Terrebonne Parish
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 02:15 PM)
A boil water advisory is in effect for all of Terrebonne Parish until Further Notice!! ...
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Entergy Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 3, 2021
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 01:15 PM)
The following updates are for Terrebonne Parish as of 8am today, 9/3.
Houma Substation – 75% complete with damage assessment. 300 broken poles, 350 down spans, & 430 p ...
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IRS Grants Dyed Diesel Fuel Penalty Relief in Louisiana due to Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 11:00 AM)
The Internal Revenue Service, in response to shortages of undyed diesel fuel caused by Hurricane Ida, will not impose a penalty when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on t ...
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Terrebonne Parish Curfew Remains in Effect from 9 PM through Daylight Until Further Notice
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 09:30 AM)
Terrebonne Parish is still under a curfew from 9 p.m. through daylight until further notice. ...
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Get Ida Relief Updates from the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 09:00 AM)
Text IDARELIEF to 84576 to get the latest relief updates for the people of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
They will send you updates as they become available, including food and ...
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Terrebonne Parish Residents in Need of Short-Term Housing
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 08:15 AM)
The Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, provided by FEMA, will provide much needed temporary housing for thousands of Louisianans who have been displaced by Hurricane ...
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Lack of Utilities & Communications Hampering Damage Assessment & Early Recovery Efforts
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/03/2021 07:35 AM)
Although utility providers and communication companies are working to restore water, sewer service, electricity, phone, and internet service, damage assessment and recovery efforts ...
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Local Law Enforcement Reminder about Non-functioning Signalized Intersections
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/02/2021 09:15 PM)
Non-functioning signalized intersections in Terrebonne Parish and the region MUST be treated at 4-way stop intersections.
NO electricity means NO signal operation.
St ...
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Municipal Solid Waste Regular Household Trash Collection Begins Friday, September 3
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/02/2021 09:00 PM)
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) regular household trash only collection will begin on limited basis starting Friday, September 3, 2021.
Pelican Waste will start collection on t ...
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Animal Shelter Advises Residents to Avoid Picking Up Stray Animals to Relocate Them
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/02/2021 08:10 PM)
The Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter Executive Director, Valerie Robinson, advises residents to avoid picking up stray animals in order to relocate them. For emergencies such ...
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Reminder from Planning & Zoning Before Signing Contracts or Paying Deposits
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/02/2021 08:00 PM)
Before signing any contracts or putting down any deposits, check the following:
Is the contractor licensed by the LA State Board of Licensed Contractors? Even an out of state co ...
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