Residents are Reminded to Guard Against Scams
Posted by Admin on 05/26/2011
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government has been alerted that private work crews have been traveling the Gibson area attempting to persuade elderly residents to pay them to provide sand bags for their homes. These crews are stating that residents... [Read More]

Corps begins to close bays on Morganza Floodway
Posted by OHSEP on 05/25/2011
Based on reduced flows in the Mississippi River at Red River Landing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has begun the closure of bays at the Morganza Floodway. Currently, the structure has 14 bays open with a discharge rate of... [Read More]

In Case You Missed It: The Business of Disaster
Posted by OHSEP on 05/23/2011
The response to any major disaster, be it a hurricane, a tornado, a flood or an oil spill, often must be a public-private partnership: government might coordinate the efforts, but the private sector has most of the assets. Louisiana has had more... [Read More]

Residents with Flood Insurance affected by Spillway Water
Posted by Admin on 05/20/2011
Residents who have flood insurance and are affected by the release of spillway water are eligible to file flood insurance claims. Coverage includes both natural and man-made events. The National Flood Insurance Program defines covered flooding as... [Read More]

State Continues Flood Fighting Efforts
Posted by OHSEP on 05/20/2011
BATON ROUGE -- State agencies continue their efforts to fight and prepare for flooding in communities across Louisiana. Updates from individual agencies are below. FLOOD FIGHTING EFFORTS To date, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and... [Read More]

Spring Flood Update
Posted by Admin on 05/19/2011
As the spring flood has moved into Louisiana, I am asking your assistance in communicating with the citizens of Louisiana important information regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Please alert your clients with flood coverage... [Read More]

Update on State Preparedness and Response Efforts
Posted by OHSEP on 05/19/2011
Update on State Preparedness and Response Efforts to Mississippi River Rising in Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La. - State agencies in Louisiana continued their flood preparation and response efforts on Wednesday. Updates on agency activities are... [Read More]

State Continues Flood Preparation Efforts
Posted by OHSEP on 05/19/2011
State Continues Flood Preparation Efforts, Monitoring Wildlife Impacts BATON ROUGE - State agencies continue their efforts to fight and prepare for flooding in communities across Louisiana. Updates from individual agencies are below. PARISH... [Read More]

Flood Protection Efforts in Gibson
Posted by OHSEP on 05/19/2011
PHOTO RELEASE: Flood Protection Efforts in Gibson, Sinkable Barge Project in St. Mary Parish BATON ROUGE, La. -- Photos released from Louisiana today show Governor Bobby Jindal surveying the construction of Tiger Dams for flood protection in... [Read More]

Officials Urge Residents to Take Caution
Posted by OHSEP on 05/18/2011
Officials Urge Residents to Take Caution During and After Flood, Remain Alert for Snakes BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is advising residents living, working, or traversing in flood-impacted areas to... [Read More]

State Officials Advise Public to Stay Off of Levees
Posted by OHSEP on 05/18/2011
State Officials Advise Public to Stay Off of Levees, Remain Safe During Flood Conditions BATON ROUGE, La. - As area spillways are opened in an effort to relieve pressure on levee systems, state officials today cautioned residents that state law... [Read More]

State filing extensions available to taxpayers
Posted by OHSEP on 05/18/2011
State filing extensions available to taxpayers affected by 2011 spring flood BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana taxpayers in areas of the state affected by the 2011 spring flood are eligible for extensions to file and pay state taxes, the Louisiana... [Read More]