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Pet Supplies Available at Select POD Sites Throughout the Parish

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 10:09 AM)
Keeping people with their pets in times of crisis is of upmost importance, and the Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter has been hard at work getting pet resources to our community m ...

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Terrebonne Parish Section 8 Temporary Contact Information

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 10:00 AM)
Attention current Terrebonne Parish Section 8 landlords and clients:  The Section 8 Department can be reached via email at kowens@tpcg.org. ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 9AM / September 15, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 09:44 AM)
City of Houma Utilities UPDATE - 9AM - 9/15    Utility crews are planning to energize Sixth St #1 today. Some crews will also be working in the Port Commissi ...

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DSNAP Has Been Approved for Terrebonne Parish | Next Steps Here

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 09:41 AM)
The virtual application process will run over three weeks, beginning September 20th. BATON ROUGE, LA, September 14, 2021 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Service ...

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American Red Cross Meal Locations for Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 08:57 AM)
Due to inclement weather, there will only be one meal served today.  The Emergency Response Vehicles will leave the kitchen around noon, so that the feeding will be a com ...

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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Effort to Resume Today, September 15, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 08:02 AM)
FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance effort will resume today, Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the following locations: 922 Sunset Ave. (TCU Food Bank) 400 M ...

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Free Hot Meal at Houma First United Methodist Church | Saturday, September 25, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 07:28 AM)
In an effort to help the Houma-Terrebonne community, the Houma First United Methodist Church will be serving a hot meal on Saturday, September 25, 2021, starting at noon. Location ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 5PM / September 14, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 04:38 PM)
We energized Feeders Cummins #2 (376 Customers), Cummins #3 (713 Customers), and Sherwood #1 (426 Customers).   Today’s restoration totaled 1,515 customers.   A ...

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Your Immediate Help Is Needed to Clear Blocked Drainage Systems

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 02:29 PM)
TPCG Public Works Department has crews, contractors and US Army personnel assessing, prioritizing and removing the debris blocking our drainage systems in Terrebonne Parish. These ...

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SLECA Crews Still Working in Spite of the Weather / September 14, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 02:05 PM)
From our friends at SLECA: Although the weather isn't cooperating with us today, we are still out there working. Restoration may be hindered somewhat depending on the weather. We ...

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Full Service Laundry Service Opens

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 01:02 PM)
Cinco Ministries of Florida has opened a full service laundry at the Rouse’s Store on Grand Caillou Road at Tunnel on the east side of Houma.  You can drop off your laun ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 12PM / September 14, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 12:30 PM)
Crews will be working today on Cummins #2, Sherwood #1, and Sixth #1.   Once we have them energized, we will report the street listings.  Traffic will be blocked ...

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Terrebonne Parish Permit Fees Have Been Waived

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 11:45 AM)
PERMIT FEES HAVE BEEN WAIVED Permits to repair hurricane damage are required but are free.  Fees have been waived by Parish President Gordon Dove so there is no charge for ei ...

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Houma Tunnel is NOW OPEN!

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 09:00 AM)
As of 9:00 AM, today, Sept. 14, 2021, the Houma Tunnel was opened to traffic.  Thanks goes out to the Houma Police Department, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office for Tr ...

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Excessive Rain Potential Through Friday, September 17, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 08:43 AM)
With the expected excessive rainfall from Tropical Storm Nicholas in our area through Friday, September 17, 2021, residents are urged to keep drainage ditches and catch basins clea ...

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Update from the Superintendent About Terrebonne Parish Schools

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 08:35 AM)
Update from the Superintendent 9/13/21 Currently, there are 5 schools that have electricity: HLB, THS, Houma Jr. High, Gibson Elem., & Coteau Bayou Blue Elem. Repai ...

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Entergy 8AM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 14, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/14/2021 08:33 AM)
Entergy 8am update 9/14:   Traffic Control: (Please help spread the word) We have some major traffic control locations we need to communicate with everyone. ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 5PM / September 13, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 05:42 PM)
As of today, we have restored 7,630 customers with 54.5% restoration complete.   We have partially restored Cummins #3   It’s important to note that while the m ...

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FEMA: Debris Pickup a Priority

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 05:37 PM)
As Louisiana survivors start to clean up after Hurricane Ida, FEMA urges you to know the bestapproach for removing debris from your property. You shouldn’t wait to clean up s ...

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An Update on Port Conditions From the Coast Guard

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 05:29 PM)
Port Fourchon is open for 24/7 operations.* Belle Pass is open for 24/7 operations.* Mariners are advised of severe shoaling in Havoline Canal in the vicinity of Light 36. For m ...

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Parish President Lifts Mandatory Evacuation Notice

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 05:24 PM)
Terrebonne Parish President Gordon Dove will lift the mandatory evacuation for Terrebonne Parish effective at 4:30 PM today, Monday, September 13, 2021.  “With the resto ...

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Contact the Social Secuirty Administration by Phone or Online

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 03:30 PM)
The Social Security Administration is committed to remaining accessible to our recipients and applicants.  Due to Hurricane Ida, I know that many residents of Terrebonne Paris ...

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Houma's "Where the Heart Is" Supply Distribution Event | Saturday, September 18, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 02:24 PM)
The Gordon "Bubba" Dove, Jr. Foundation, the Krewe of Hyacinthians - Ladies Carnival Club, Alicia Bergeron, Shea Cox, and Rachael Dove Oubre invite you to  a multi-organizatio ...

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Select Terrebonne Parish Library Branches to Open Tuesday, September 14

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 02:15 PM)
The North Branch and Gibson Branch of the Terrebonne Parish Library will open Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. These branches will be open Monday to Saturda ...

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Haydel's Drug Store Opens Both Locations Monday - Friday, 10AM-6PM

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 01:45 PM)
Haydel’s Drug Store announces the opening of both its locations – 4752 Hwy 311 and 831 Grand Caillou Road—Monday through Friday, 10:00AM to 6:00PM. ...

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