Management, Disposal, and Control Branch of USACE
Posted by OHSEP on 05/17/2011
May 6, 2011 - To: Those with immovable and/or personal property, livestock, and third part interests within the Old River Control Complex, Morganza Floodway, lower Atchafalaya Basin Floodway (Hwy 190 to Morgan City between the east and west... [Read More]

No Evacuations Have Been Issued for Terrebonne Parish
Posted by Admin on 05/17/2011
Officials with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government would like to remind residents that there have been no evacuations issued for any residents of Terrebonne Parish. Officials are continuing to monitor potential flood threats. Residents can... [Read More]

Spirit Coastal Recovery Counseling Program
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
Louisiana Spirit Coastal Recovery Counseling Program is a Crisis Counseling and Stress Management program for individuals, families and groups most affected by the recent pol spill along the Louisiana Gulf Coast.

Red Cross Moving Supplies, Volunteers To Help Along MS River
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
As flood threat increases, so does need for Volunteers, Donations The American Red Cross is prepared for the possibility of severe flooding in the Southeast Louisiana area. Trained Red Cross workers have been in constant communication with local... [Read More]

Department of Health & Hospitals - Floodwater Talking Points
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
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 and exposing people to disease-causing bacteria.Wading in the water... [Read More]

LA Residents Urged to be Safe, Know Facts about Flood Ins.
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
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 conditions will continue to change, and FEMA encourages individuals... [Read More]

Flooding - Most Frequent/Costly Natural Disaster in Nation
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
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 across the country and provide important information about steps you can... [Read More]

Levees, Flooding and Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
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 which the surface of normally dry land is partially or completely... [Read More]

National Flood Insurance Program Facts
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
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 National Flood Insurance Program is a key component in assisting families... [Read More]

FEMA Aid Available to La. Following Recent Declaration
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
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 emergency protective measures for potential flooding under President Obama’s... [Read More]

State Officials - Pack Essentials when Evacuating!
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
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 belongs and vital medicines and records. The Louisiana Department of... [Read More]

LDWF - Be Mindful of Wildlife Displaced by Flooding!
Posted by OHSEP on 05/16/2011
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 the Mississippi River and spillways. Rising waters force wildlife from... [Read More]