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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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St. Gregory Church to Distribute Supplies on Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 01:27 PM)
St. Gregory Church, located at 1005 Williams Ave, Houma, LA 70364, will distribute water, canned food goods, and baby supplies from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 ...

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Spend Your FEMA Grant Wisely and Only on Disaster-Related Expenses

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 12:00 PM)
BATON ROUGE, La. – As Louisiana homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Ida begin receiving their FEMA disaster funds, it is important to use the money for specified dis ...

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*REMINDER* COVID Vaccination and Testing Sites for the Week of September 13, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 11:45 AM)
COVID Vaccination and Testing Sites for the upcoming week 9/13/21:   Today, Monday, September 13: Monday - Saturday (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) - Houma Municipal Audit ...

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Houma Tunnel to Close Tomorrow, September 14, 2021, Beginning at 7 AM

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 11:36 AM)
** Update:  as of 9:00 a.m. on September 14, the tunnel is now OPEN.  For more info, see tohsep.com/Emergency/article/2164. ** In anticipation of the heavy r ...

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SLECA Update about Substations with Issues / September 13, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 10:00 AM)
From our friends at SLECA:   We have three substations that still have issues with providing service: Matherne substation has transmission issues, Ashland substation has e ...

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Terrebonne Parish Curfew from 10 PM - 5 AM

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 09:15 AM)
The updated curfew for Terrebonne Parish is 10 PM to 5 AM. ...

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Contact Information for Utility Companies in Terrebonne Parish

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 09:00 AM)
As power and water are being restored to parts of the parish, many residents have questions about timelines and logistics for their addresses. Residents are encouraged to contact t ...

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A Few Things to Know About Distaster SNAP Benefits (DSNAP)

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 08:43 AM)
Distaster SNAP (DSNAP) Residents of parishes approved for federal Individual Assistance as a result of Hurrican Ida are encouraged to pre-register for Disaster Supplemental Nutrit ...

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Entergy 8AM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 13, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 08:40 AM)
ENTERGY 8AM Update 9/13:   Traffic Control: (Please help spread the word) We have some major traffic control locations we need to communicate with everyone. ...

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FREE Hot Meals by United Way Today, September 13 @ 11AM

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/13/2021 08:15 AM)
FREE HOT MEALS - UNITED WAY - Today, September 13 at 11:00am - 922 Sunset Avenue, Houma, La ...

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Entergy 7PM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 12, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/12/2021 08:07 PM)
ENTERGY 7pm update 9/12:   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 / 5 PM / September 12, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/12/2021 05:00 PM)
CITY OF HOUMA UTILITIES UPDATE  5pm / 9|13|2021    We energized Feeders Plant Road #1  (472 Customers)   PLANT ROAD #1 Grand Caillou Rd. Oak St. ...

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SLECA Update about New Locations with Power / September 12, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/12/2021 04:30 PM)
From our friends at SLECA:   The following areas that we serve are on: Manchester Subdivision Sugarwood Estates Exeter Run &n ...

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