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Homeowners Financially Impacted by COVID-19 Can Apply for Assistance

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (01/11/2022 10:40 AM)
The Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Fund is a federally funded relief program for homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19 that are behind on their mortgages and at risk of forec ...

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COVID-19 Testing at Dumas Auditorium Jan. 10, 12, & 14

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (01/10/2022 08:22 AM)
COVID-19 testing will be available at the Dumas Auditorium, 301 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days: January 10 January 12 January 14 ...

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Ochsner Health COVID Testing Site Informatoin

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (01/07/2022 07:56 AM)
Ochsner Health has the following local testing sites available: St. Anne Family Doctor Clinic 111 Acadia Drive, Raceland Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Friday ...

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Final Debris Collection Pass Deadline January 18

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (01/06/2022 08:09 AM)
With Terrebonne Parish debris collection efforts moving into their final stages, debris collection crews will soon conduct a final collection pass and ask residents to move any r ...

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UPDATED: Municipal COVID-19 Testing Site Opens at 1PM Jan. 4

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (01/04/2022 09:16 AM)
UPDATE: The Houma Municipal Auditorium COVID-19 testing site opened at 1 p.m. today, January 4, 2022.  Original Article Text: The COVID-19 testing site at the Houma Munici ...

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COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Information for Terrebonne Parish

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (01/03/2022 09:49 AM)
Rapid & PCR Covid testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Houma Municipal Auditorium, 880 Verrett Street, on the following dates: Monday, January 3 ...

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Closure Schedule

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/21/2021 11:14 AM)
ALL Disaster Recovery Centers in Louisiana will be closed for the holidays on the following dates: December 24 through December 26 December 31 through January 2 The Al ...

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FEMA Specialists Offering Home Repair Tips At Chauvin Brothers Hardware Store Dec. 20-23

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/17/2021 02:46 PM)
FEMA specialists will be offering home repair tips December 20-23, 2021 at the Chauvin Brothers Hardware Store located at 573 LA-56, Chauvin, LA 70344.   Disaster surv ...

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List of FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers for In-Person Assistance

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/15/2021 09:45 AM)
Visit one of these Disaster Recovery Centers for in-person help with your #Ida disaster assistance application.   Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., (th ...

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Reminders from FEMA on Appropriate Spending of FEMA Grants

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/09/2021 08:07 AM)
FEMA wants to remind you that federal grant money may only be used for disaster-related expenses. If only takes FEMA a few days to deposit money after your application is complete ...

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COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations at the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church Dec. 11

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (12/09/2021 07:58 AM)
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations will be available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, 1235 Barrow Street, Houma, LA 7036 ...

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Located in Civic Center Lobby

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/07/2021 03:14 PM)
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open in the lobby of the Civic Center located at 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. The DRC's hours are Monday through Saturday fro ...

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Entergy Number for Temp. Housing Customers with Electrical Connection Issues

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/06/2021 04:01 PM)
Entergy customers experiencing electrical connection issues with FEMA or GOHSEP/APTIM temporary housing trailers, can call 1-(866)-557-4240 to speak to an Entergy representative. ...

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Notice of Outreach for FEMA-funded Private Property Demolition Program

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/03/2021 03:05 PM)
Terrebonne Parish is currently assessing the need for a possible Hurricane Ida FEMA-funded private property demolition program for structures that were significantly damaged by the ...

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COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations at the Scott Lane Base Camp Dec. 6

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (12/03/2021 07:59 AM)
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Hurricane Ida Base Camp, 136 Scott Lane, Houma.  No appointment nc ...

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Open at Montegut Recreation Center

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/02/2021 07:35 AM)
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Montegut to help survivors affected by Hurricane Ida.   Survivors can get help with their disaster assistance applications, ...

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FEMA Offers COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (11/30/2021 01:14 PM)
FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020. To be eligible for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance, the following c ...

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Sheltering Program Continues Helping Families Receive Travel Trailers after Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/24/2021 09:14 AM)
GOHSEP Release   Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program Continues Helping Families Receive Travel Trailers after Hurricane Ida   First-of-its-kind state program h ...

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COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations at the Houma Municipal Auditorium Dec. 1

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (11/24/2021 09:07 AM)
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations will be available from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Houma Municipal Auditorium.  No appointment ncessary. Vaccines ar ...

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FEMA Rebuilding Specialists to Offer Tips at Lowe's in Houma Nov. 22-24

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/22/2021 11:47 AM)
  Could you use information on repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors doing work on their homes after Hurricane Ida can visit Lowe’s in Houma November ...

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Registration for Hurricane Ida FEMA Assistance Ends on Monday, November 29

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/22/2021 11:39 AM)
Less than two weeks remain to apply for Hurricane Ida assistance from FEMA. The final day to apply is Monday, November 29, 2021. It does not matter if your needs are big or small ...

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2020-2021 Hurricane Damage Survey for Marine Fisheries/Seafood Businesses

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/15/2021 03:31 PM)
2020-2021 Hurricane Damage SurveyWas your marine fisheries/seafood business affected by Hurricane Ida, Laura, Delta, or Zeta?  Whether those impacts were large or small, we wa ...

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Keep Up With Your Temporary Housing App at IdaShelteringLA.com

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/10/2021 08:04 PM)
Reminder, if you have registered for the temporary housing program, please stay in contact at IdaShelteringLA.com.  Already registered? Check your status by viewing your regi ...

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Houma Office of Motor Vehicles to Reopen Nov. 8

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/07/2021 05:00 PM)
 The Houma OMV location will reopen Monday, November 8, 2021. Customers can schedule an appointment by visiting www.expresslane.org.  Customers are encouraged to visit ...

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Bayou Region Business Organizations Launch Housing Initiative

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/03/2021 12:36 PM)
Bayou Region Business Organizations Launch Housing Initiative   A coalition of local business and industry organizations lead by the Terrebonne Economic Development Fo ...

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