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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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Individual Oxygen Tank Exchange
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/02/2021 06:30 PM)
Patients who need to exchange an empty oxygen tank for a full one should call the Terrebonne Parish Emergency Operations Center Call Center at 985-873-6357 and ask to be connected ...
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Download the GasBuddy app to Find Gas Stations with Fuel and Power
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/02/2021 06:00 PM)
Looking for gas in Terrebonne or another parish? Download the GasBuddy app! Their fuel availability tracker is active and it can help you find gas stations with fuel and pow ...
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Burn Ban Issued for Terrebonne Parish by State Fire Marshal and Ag/Forestry Commissioner
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/02/2021 12:45 PM)
A burn ban has been issued for Terrebonne Parish by State Fire Marshal "Butch" Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain after the devastation caused by Hurr ...
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Commodity Distribution Begins Thursday, September 2, 2021
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/02/2021 12:00 PM)
Commodity Distribution ( Tarps, Water and MREs) in Terrebonne Parish begins today (Thursday, Sept 2) at noon and will last until 5pm.
Distribution locations are the followi ...
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Storm Damage Assessment Begins in Houma-Terrebonne
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (08/30/2021 02:32 PM)
With the passage of Hurricane Ida, parish officials have begun the process of assessing the damage caused by this devastating storm. Water is still high in the southern part ...
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Boil Water Notice for Certain Areas of Terrebonne Parish In Effect
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (08/29/2021 05:00 PM)
Consolidated Waterworks District No. 1 in Houma, LA, through its General Manager, Mike Sobert, has issued a “boil water notice” immediately for those areas of the paris ...
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SLECA Prepares for Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (08/29/2021 01:35 PM)
SLECA is preparing to respond to widespread power outages in the wake of Hurricane Ida and anticipates its entire system will incur severe damage. Further, member-consumers are adv ...
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Suspension of Fire Response Services Because of Increasing Winds
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (08/29/2021 01:13 PM)
Due to the increasing intensification of hurricane winds in Terrebonne Parish, the following Fire Departments in the parish have suspended service:
• Bayou Black Fire Dept.
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Hurricane Ida - Floodgate closures in Terrebonne Parish
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (08/28/2021 03:09 PM)
For storm surge protection purposes, two floodgates were recently closed in Terrebonne Parish. These are the LA Hwy 665 (Bayou Pointe aux Chenes) floodgate and the LA Hwy 56 ...
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Hurricane Ida - Evacuation Pickup Site to Close in Terrebonne
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (08/28/2021 02:18 PM)
The Terrebonne Parish Pick-up Site located at H. L. Bourgeois High School, for residents needing a ride to the Parish shelter in Monroe, LA will CLOSE at 6:00PM today (Saturd ...
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TS Ida - Mandatory Parish-Wide Evacuation Order Issued for Terrebonne Parish
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (08/27/2021 08:04 PM)
Tropical Storm Ida is forecast to strengthen into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane pushing an expected 15 ft. storm surge at landfall. For this reason, Terrebonne Parish President ...
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Terrebonne Parish Tropical Storm Ida Update for Friday, August 27
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (08/27/2021 12:16 PM)
Due to the strong potential of 11 to 12 feet of storm surge if Tropical Storm Ida makes landfall in Terrebonne Parish as a Cat. 3 hurricane, Parish President Gordon Dove and Terreb ...
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TS Ida - Mandatory & Voluntary Evacuation Orders In Place; Know Your Evacuation Zone
Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (08/27/2021 11:26 AM)
Terrebonne Parish President Gordon E. Dove issued a mandatory evacuation for zones one and two in Terrebonne Parish and all mobile and manufactured homes in the parish.&n ...
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