Hurricane Information

 Updates as of 3:30pm Tuesday, September 23, 2008     

FEMA ASSISTANCE INFORMATION

For individuals who have not yet registered with FEMA: if the applicant has access to the internet applicants can register though the main web-page at www.fema.gov and click on the link titled "Register for Assistance."      If web access is not available the FEMA Registration lines 1-800-621-FEMA are operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and wait times may be decreased during off-peak hours between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. local time and on Sundays.  If a call is disrupted, the applicant should call back. Calls are also answered in the order received, so applicants should not hang up while waiting – it will only delay being served.            Listen to media announcements for locations of recovery centers or mobile registration units that may be in ourarea to help them register for assistance.          Each call is individually addressed and reviewed, and that is a time-intensive process.  For individuals who have registered and are seeking information about their application:    Individuals may check the status of their applications through the same link as above on the FEMA main page.  HOWEVER, they should not complete a new application as this could delay assistance.  Instead, they should follow the prompts for checking their application status and reviewing their application.       FOOD STAMPS REGISTRATION:  Hours: 8 am - 8 pm

New Wine Christian Fellowship at 1929 West Airline Hwy in LaPlace. Registration will be from until September 25, 2008. Residents are required to bring proof of identification, income, and residency. Residents can also go to www.dss.state.la.us or www.sjbparish.com for more information and eligibility requirements.  For more information call 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578)

 

  Reminder: Burning is illegal in St. John Parish per Ordinance: 93-66, Ch. 10 

PLEASE DO NOT PLACE DEBRIS IN THE DRAINAGE DITCHES AND CANALS residents are asked to begin cleaning their property and place their green debris in one pile at the edge of the road. Please separate green goods from white goods to assist in debris clean up.

 

Emergency Information

St. John Sheriff's Office National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - New Orleans/ Baton Rouge Weather Forecast Office

Important Numbers and Links

Evacuation Guide

Sheriff's Department

Fire Departments

Sandbags 985 652 9569
Register for specials needs transportation
(those who require a caregiver)		 985 479-0272

State Information

National Weather Service Forecast Office (New Orleans/Baton Rouge LA)
www.srh.noaa.gov/lix 504-522-7330

National Weather Service Forecast Office (Lake Charles)
www.srh.noaa.gov/lch 337-477-5285

Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
www.ohsep.louisiana.gov 1-800-256-7036 or 225-925-750

Louisiana Department of Transportation
www.dotd.state.la.us 225-379-1100

Louisiana State University Hurricane Center
hurricane.lsu.edu 225-578-4813

Louisiana Office of Tourism - www.louisianatravel.com

Louisiana State Police
www.lsp.org 225-925-6325 (*LSP from any cell phone)

Louisiana State Police Road Closure Hotline
1-800-469-4828

Louisiana Governor’s Office
www.gov.state.la.us 1-866-366-1121

Louisiana Attorney General
www.ag.state.la.us 225-326-6705

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
www.ldag.state.la.us 225-922-1234

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
www.deq.louisiana.gov 1-866-896-LDEQ (5337)

Louisiana Department of Insurance
www.ldi.la.gov 1-800-259-5300 or 225-342-5900

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
www.wlf.louisiana.gov 225-765-7800

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
(www.dnr.louisiana.gov 225-342-4500

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
www.dhh.state.la.us 225-342-9500

Louisiana Department of Social Services
www.dss.state.la.us 1-888-524-3578 or 225-342-0286

Louisiana Department of Labor
www.laworks.net 1-866-783-5567

US Coast guard (8th District)
504-846-6160

Cleco Corporation
www.cleco.com 1-800-622-6537

Entergy
www.entergy-louisiana.com 1-800-ENTERGY (368-3749)
Power outages: 1-800-9OUTAGE (968-8243)

NATIONAL INFORMATION

American Red Cross
1-866-GET-INFO (1-866-438-4636) - www.redcross.org

Environmental Protection Agency - www.epa.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
1-800-621-FEMA (3362) www.fema.gov

National Oceanic an Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - www.noaa.gov

NOAA National Coastal Data Development Center - www.ncddc.noaa.gov

NOAA National Climatic Data Center - www.ncdc.noaa.gov

NOAA National Data Buoy Center - www.ndbc.noaa.gov

NOAA National Hurricane Center - www.nhc.noaa.gov

NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center - www.nodc.noaa.gov

NOAA National Weather Service - www.nws.noaa.gov

NOAA Costal Services Center - www.csc.noaa.gov

NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information - www.nesdis.noaa.gov

NOAA Watch - NOAA’s All-Hazard Monitor - www.noaawatch.gov

U.S. Department of Homeland Security - www.dhs.gov

U.S. Department of Commerce - www.commerce.gov

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - www.nasa.gov

EPA Gulf of Mexico Program - www.epa.gov/gmpo

Commander Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command - www.oceanographer.navy.mil/cnmoc.htm

Dialysis Centers

LaPlace Dialysis Center
2700 West Airline Hwy.
LaPlace, LA 70068

(985) 536-7860 - Calls will be answered in an emergency

Alternate # 1-(800) 472-8664 - National # which can direct you to a dialysis center in the U.S.

Divita Dialysis Center
2880 West Airline Hwy.
LaPlace, LA 70068

(985) 479-7505 - Calls will be answered in an emergency

Alternate # 1-(800) 400--8331 - National # which can direct you to a dialysis center in the U.S.