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Department of Health & Hospitals - Floodwater Talking Points

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:33 PM)
Stay out of the floodwatersThere is always the possibility that flooding will cause sewage treatment systems (both community and residential) to fail, contaminating the floodwaters ...

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LA Residents Urged to be Safe, Know Facts about Flood Ins.

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:32 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency urges residents to prepare for possible flooding by making a plan and keeping your flood insurance documents safe. Flood ...

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Flooding - Most Frequent/Costly Natural Disaster in Nation

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:31 PM)
FLOOD SAFETY AWARENESS FEMA is proud to partner with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS) to demonstrate flood risks acro ...

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Levees, Flooding and Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:24 PM)
What to Know... What to DoWill My Flood Insurance Policy Cover Me? The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) defines covered flooding as a general and temporary condition during ...

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National Flood Insurance Program Facts

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:23 PM)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working closely with federal, state and local officials to help prepare families that may be potentially impacted by flooding. The Natio ...

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FEMA Aid Available to La. Following Recent Declaration

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 04:19 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has made funding available to the state of Louisiana for necessary emergenc ...

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State Officials - Pack Essentials when Evacuating!

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 03:43 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - As areas in Louisiana prepare for Mississippi River flooding, state officials are urging residents in potentially impacted parishes to prepare today by gathering ...

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LDWF - Be Mindful of Wildlife Displaced by Flooding!

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 03:41 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds the public to be mindful of wildlife species forced into populated areas by flood waters from t ...

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DOTD - Get Road Updates Through 511 Traveler Info System

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/16/2011 03:34 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. - With the potential of flooding throughout Louisiana, The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reminds citizens they can get the latest updates on ...

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Louisiana Activates Business Emergency Operations Center

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/13/2011 02:35 PM)
Louisiana Economic Development Update - May 13, 2011 Businesses urged to register for Mississippi River flooding event The Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center, or ...

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DCFS Encourages Residents to Pre-Apply for Assistance

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/12/2011 09:09 AM)
Residents Encouraged to Pre-Apply for Disaster Food Assistance Ahead of Possible Flooding, Hurricane Season BATON ROUGE - As Louisiana residents eye the rising Mississippi River ...

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Terrebonne Parish Announces Additional Sandbag Location

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/06/2011 07:59 AM)
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government would like to announce an additional sand and sand bag distribution point. Starting at noon on Friday May 6, 2011 sand and sand bags will ...

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TPCG EOC - Parish-wide state of emergency declared

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/05/2011 03:01 PM)
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Executive Order Emergency Operations Center Contact: 985 873-6357 BY ORDER OF THE OFFICE OF THE PARI ...

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Terrebonne Parish Announces Sandbag Availability

Atchafalaya River Flood - May 2011 - (05/05/2011 07:27 AM)
Terrebonne Parish President Michel Claudet would like to remind residents of Terrebonne Parish to remain alert for potential flooding in the days and weeks to come. While floodi ...

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**Updated** Kenneth Feinberg to Hold Public Meeting

BP Horizon Oil Spill - (01/07/2011 11:05 AM)
Parish President Michel Claudet is pleased to announce that Mr. Kenneth Feinberg will be holding another public meeting in Terrebonne Parish on Tuesday, January 11. The meeting ...

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Kenneth Feinberg to Hold Public Meeting in Terrebonne Parish

BP Horizon Oil Spill - (01/05/2011 08:06 AM)
Parish President Michel Claudet is pleased to announce that Mr. Kenneth Feinberg will be holding another public meeting in Terrebonne Parish on Tuesday, January 11. The location an ...

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VOA sets up BP claims office in Government Tower

BP Horizon Oil Spill - (11/16/2010 08:06 AM)
The Volunteers of America have set up a claims office in the Terrebonne Parish Government Tower building to help individuals affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The servi ...

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Terrebonne Parish Reminds Residents of Claims Deadline

BP Horizon Oil Spill - (11/02/2010 12:40 PM)
For Immediate Release Terrebonne Parish President Michel Claudet would like to remind residents of Terrebonne Parish affected by the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to file ...

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**Updated Time** Kenneth Feinberg to Hold Public Meeting

BP Horizon Oil Spill - (09/09/2010 08:46 AM)
Parish President Michel Claudet is pleased to announce that Mr. Kenneth Feinberg will be holding another public meeting in Terrebonne Parish on Monday, September 13. Mr. Feinberg h ...

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Kenneth Feinberg to Hold Public Meeting in Terrebonne Parish

BP Horizon Oil Spill - (09/03/2010 11:50 AM)
Parish President Michel Claudet is pleased to announce that Mr. Kenneth Feinberg will be holding another public meeting in Terrebonne Parish on Monday, September 13. Mr. Feinberg h ...

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GCCF Releases Protocol for Emergency Advance Payment

BP Horizon Oil Spill - (08/26/2010 10:49 AM)
Independent Administrator Ken Feinberg announces final guidelines for emergency relief payments from the fund. In anticipation of the August 23rd opening of the Gulf Coast Clai ...

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Sandbag Locations Announced in Terrebonne Parish

- (08/16/2010 03:22 PM)
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government is currently monitoring conditions due to the remnants of Tropical Depression Five. Accordingly sand and sandbags remain available at the ...

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Kenneth Feinberg to Hold Public Meeting in Terrebonne

BP Horizon Oil Spill - (08/16/2010 08:01 AM)
Parish President Michel Claudet is pleased to announce that Mr. Kenneth Feinberg will be holding another public meeting in Terrebonne Parish on Wednesday, August 18. Mr. Feinberg h ...

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Sandbag Locations Announced in Terrebonne Parish

- (08/11/2010 02:00 PM)
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government is currently monitoring conditions due to Tropical Depression Five in the Gulf of Mexico. Accordingly sand and sandbags will be available ...

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BP Public Information for August 3, 2010

BP Horizon Oil Spill - (08/04/2010 07:56 AM)
Terrebonne Parish Information 1) Coast Guard representatives in Cocodrie reported: • Cleanup and boom maintenance are the crews’ top priorities. • Per ...

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