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Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng will sign an emergency proclamation effective on Wednesday, July 1 requiring patrons to wear masks or face coverings to gain access into all businesses located in Jefferson Parish.
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‼️ The Kerner Swing Bridge in Lafitte was hit by a barge. Any residents that may still be in Lafitte are advised to not attempt to drive on this bridge. We do not believe it is structurally safe. ‼️
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
@EntergyLA
has released a list of preliminary estimated restoration times for affected communities.
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The Jefferson Parish Water Department and Emergency crews have worked throughout the night to successfully repair the waterline. We are now working to gradually restore water pressure on the east bank of Jefferson Parish.
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A batting cage at Oakdale Playground is blocking Wall Blvd. As a reminder, all should be off the road during this storm.
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‼️ We are issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the entire East Bank of Jefferson Parish due to the loss of pressure in the distribution system. 💧 Customers will need to boil their water as a precaution until this boil water advisory has been rescinded.
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Thank you to the 90 soldiers from the 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company that put in 20 hours of hard work on assembling and completing the Lafitte Bridge.
#JeffersonProud
#JeanLafitte
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‼️ In need of water, ice, MREs & tarps? ‼️ Supplies are available for JP residents now at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd) and the Shrine on Airline (6000 Airline Dr)
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Hurricane Zeta has caused three major breaches in Grand Isle's 'burrito levee' 🌀
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Pfizer and J&J vaccines are available under the Pavilion at the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo today from 1-7pm. 💉 Thanks to the Louisiana National Guard for being out here
#SleevesUpJP
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🚨 If you evacuated before Hurricane
#Ida
, we request that you DO NOT RETURN until further notice. There are power outages, debris, hazards & damages. 🚨
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🚨 There is a mandatory evacuation issued for the following areas: Grand Isle, Jean Lafitte, Lower Lafitte, Crowne Point and Barataria.
‼️ There is a voluntary evacuation for the rest of the parish within the Hurricane protection system.
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Check out the current progress of the new Lafreniere Park Soccer Complex⚽️🥅
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The
@LANationalGuard
is building a floating bridge that will ferry First Responder vehicles across the channel from Lafitte to Barataria. This is in response to destruction of the Kerner Bridge cause by Hurricane Ida, making Barataria inaccessible to vehicles.
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Update from
@EntergyLA
- It is always a duty to assess safety & trained linemen determine if there are any dangerous winds, lightning or other safety concerns before working… but we are COMMITTED to working as hard as we can to bring each and every light back on. 💡
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There are a lot of JP residents who lost everything due to
#Ida
.
We are accepting donations on Monday 9/13 (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) at the following locations ⤵️
960 1st St. in Gretna
920 David Dr. in Metairie
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UPDATE! We are expanding the testing criteria at our drive-through COVID-19 testing location. Beginning today, Saturday, March 21, the testing will be available daily to any symptomatic Louisiana resident.
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In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is lifting the Boil Water Advisory for the West Bank of Jefferson Parish excluding Grand Isle.
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Mayor of Grand Isle David Camardelle has issued a mandatory evacuation for Grand Isle due to Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. The order goes into effect at 9 a.m. CST Sunday, August 23, 2020. Curfew will begin at 9 p.m.
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Jefferson Parish President
@CynthiaLeeSheng
visits the Alario Center to thank all our men and women from
@lanationalguard
working today to distribute much needed emergency supplies to our residents in need.
#JeffersonParishProud
#ProtectWhatMatters
#LaborDay
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Our Recreation Department is loading up generators, lights, fans & extension cords to deploy to polling locations still without power tomorrow. Our team is working with
@GOHSEP
and
@EntergyLA
to do everything we can to make sure our precincts are ready for voters on
#ElectionDay
.
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We are making history in Jefferson Parish with our first
#VaxFest
💉 It's been a busy day but we're not done yet! Come see us tonight at the Shrine on Airline!
@OchsnerHealth
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Garbage collection is scheduled to resume on Monday. It’s important that residents collect and separate storm debris by type, which will expedite the collection process.
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‼️There is a parish-wide curfew from 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. until Monday, September 6, 2021‼️
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Jefferson Parish Proud! 🏆
Congrats, Zaila! 🎉
Zaila Avant-garde is the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion! 🏆
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Everyone now has access to Jefferson Parish Library’s online resources, even if they do not possess a library card
@WGNOtv
📚
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Our East Bank Fire Department is on scene at a 3 alarm fire at 3320 N Hullen St. in Metairie. Will provide updates as available.
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In conjunction with
@LADeptHealth
, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the east bank of Jefferson Parish. All residents are urged not to drink the water without boiling or disinfecting it first, or use bottled water.
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💧 In conjunction with the
@LADeptHealth
, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is lifting the Boil Water Advisory for the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. Customers on the East Bank AND West Bank (except Lafitte) may now use water without boiling or disinfecting.
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Second Harvest Food Bank will be distributing supplies starting at 8 a.m. at Lafreniere Park - 3000 Downs Blvd.
The supplies expected are:
- Water
- Diapers
- Baby formula
- Shelf stable meals and nonperishable food
- Possible disaster boxes ( contents TBD)
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💥 JUST IN - All polling sites in Jefferson Parish now have electricity! 🔌 We have backup generators still placed at various locations and crews stationed throughout the parish to be able to supply power if/where needed should anything change.
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Please conserve water by limiting non-essential activities. If we get too much water in our system, it can cause sewer backups. Anything we can do to mitigate helps!
Read more here:
Due to water infiltration getting into the sewer lines, we are asking all residents to limit water usage at their homes and businesses. Please limit non-essential activities like washing dishes & doing laundry in an effort to minimize overloading the Parish sewerage system.
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The Boil Water Advisory for the entire east bank of Jefferson Parish is lifted based on the analysis of the bacteriological samples collected within the distribution system on June 9, 2023. All may now use the water without boiling or disinfecting.
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💡 Update from
@EntergyLA
- We are working to have everything restored in JP (to those who can take service) by the end of today or tomorrow at the latest.
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Today, many partners joined together to celebrate the opening of the temporary Kerner Bridge to Barataria, which was built in a little over a month.
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More than 32,000 Jefferson Parish residents got their first shot over these past four weeks. 👏 💉
#SleveesUp
#GetYourShotJP
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Update from
@EntergyLA
- we are expecting significant progress to be made on the northern part of JP by the end of next week 💡 more details to come on anticipated timeline by early tomorrow
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💡 update from
@EntergyLA
- 26,000 remain without power. It is expected that all will get power tonight 💡
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Rainfall numbers across Jefferson Parish as of 10:45am.
EastBank
Old Metairie–6”
Old Jefferson–5.7”
Elmwood–4.6”
River Ridge–5.6”
Kenner–2.5”
Rheem Building–7.23”
WestBank
Terrytown–2.5”
Gretna–4”
Marrero–3” to 5”
Westwego–7.1”
Avondale–5” to 7”
Bridge City–7.75”
Waggaman–5”
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Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our fearless leader - Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng. 🎂 🎈
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📣 Due to the ongoing drought, saltwater entering the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico has impacted drinking water in Plaquemines Parish. At this point, there is no impact to the drinking water supply in Jefferson Parish.
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The boil water advisory is still in effect for the east bank. Our Water Department collected bacteriological samples from 150 different sites. Those samples were brought to the lab yesterday and are still being analyzed to assure the water meets potable water standards.
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Today, we celebrated the Grand Opening of
@CHNOLA
Metairie Emergency Room. 🏥 This is a monumental addition to
@LCMCHealth
’s existing primary & specialty care facilities. This new location will expand access to vital pediatric emergency services for our children!
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These kittens were abandoned during
#Ida
… a JP resident found them in a box on the side of the road. Thanks to our JPAWS team for caring for our pets and helping transport them to safety. ♥️🐱
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“From a public health perspective, this is the right call for Jefferson Parish. It will prevent infections and it will save lives” -
@JoeKanter
#MaskUpJefferson
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Until further notice, the Jefferson Parish Council has waived the zoning restrictions relative to the placement of recreational vehicles (RVs) in areas zoned residential.
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We are making history in JP - for the first time ever, we had an all female firefighter crew yesterday.
Thanks to Clair Tiemersma, Vilma Paz, Eriyana Noil & all of our first-responder women & men for all you do to keep Jefferson Parish safe.
#JeffersonParishProud
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Parish President
@CynthiaLeeSheng
has called for a mandatory curfew for all of JP, which will be in effect from 6 a.m. on Monday until 6 a.m. on Tuesday. All residents should stay off the roads as there are many hazards.
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There are still available appointments for today’s
@OchsnerHealth
vaccination drive-thru at the Shrine on Airline. Pre-register now at or 844-888-2772
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We are always so proud of our first-responders. Here are some photos from Jeff Strout
@wdsu
of our East Bank Consolidated Fire Department responding to an emergency yesterday 🚒
#JeffersonParishProud
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Our Christmas Tree Recycling Shoreline Protection Project is currently in its 30th year and going strong. We are live with
@WWLTV
@MeghanKeeWWL
talking about the importance of this project. 🎄
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Our Emergency Operations Center is fully activated as we closely monitor Hurricane Ida. Thanks to our dedicated Jefferson Parish team and partner agencies who are ready to respond.
#JeffersonParishProud
#JeffersonParishStrong
#Ida
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FEMA activated a program that will cover hotel costs for eligible residents after Ida. Apply for disaster assistance at
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We partnered with
@LADeptHealth
and
@LANationalGuard
today to administer 107 flu shots, 95 adult COVID vaccines & 96 children COVID vaccines at Johnny Jacobs Playground 💉 Thanks to all who came out!
#SleevesUpJP
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As of today, 71% of the eligible population in Jefferson Parish have received at least their first dose of the COVID vaccine.
Here’s a map to show vaccination rates throughout our Parish - red areas have the lowest rates, green has the highest
💉
#SleevesUpJP
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26,000+ workers from 46 states are here in Louisiana helping us get back to normal
@EntergyLA
💡
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Our Jefferson Parish Department of Fire Services is reporting no major structural damage or any injuries from the tornado at this time.
There are two power poles leaning with lines on ground at 3200 Claire Ave. in Gretna.
We will continue to provide updates as available.
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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Parish President, Cynthia Lee Sheng!🎊🎂🎉
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NOLA Church will be hosting a large scale distribution event starting Friday, September 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for six weeks at 5632 Salmen Street, Elmwood, LA 70123.
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Congrats to the 1st Place Winners of Rhythm on the Route - Belle Chase Academy 🏆
@JeffersonLAFun
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The US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana has confirmed that the current smoke smell and haze in Jefferson Parish is due to the wildfires in West Louisiana.
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‼️ If you know of someone who is medically vulnerable who needs shelter & assistance due to
#Ida
, please call 504-349-5360. ‼️
Thanks to all involved in setting up this medical needs shelter at the New Orleans Convention Center.
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In conjunction with the
@LADeptHealth
, the Jefferson Parish Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for the entire east bank of Jefferson Parish.
Read more:
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Our Emergency Management Department is reporting large amounts of damage throughout the area, including:
600 Block of Manhattan Blvd.
Gretna Near Hancock
700 Block of Peters
700 Block of Lydia Ct
Crews are investigating at this time. Further damage still being reported.
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Did you know you should clean off cans that came in contact with flood water?
Check out this graphic for more useful food and water tips to protect you and your family.
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Members of the Jefferson Parish Council wrote a letter to
@POTUS
asking his administration to forgive Small Business Administration debts.
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Gretna PD took members of our JPAWS team, including Veterinarian Dr. Chassie and Humane Chief Shannon, out to Grand Isle yesterday to respond to a call about an injured dog. Our team was also given a list of areas of cats to be examined🐶 🐱
#JeffersonParishProud
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For a list of community resources, including emergency supply distribution sites, oxygen tank refill locations, cell phone charging stations, open pharmacies, shelter locations, and details on FEMA and Medicaid assistance, visit
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According to the Jefferson Parish Registrar of Voters (Dennis DiMarco),”We secured additional machines which will be placed at the Odom Building tomorrow at 8 a.m. We are hopeful that putting out extra machines will speed up the process for people waiting in line to vote.”
#Vote
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Residents of Lafitte are making final preparations ahead of
#Ida
. This area is under a mandatory evacuation order. This one of the strongest hurricanes that will hit Louisiana since the 1850s. All residents in JP should leave if they have not already.
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The Mayor of Grand Isle called for a voluntary evacuation this evening and a mandatory evacuation tomorrow due to Tropical Storm
#IDA
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In conjunction with the
@LADeptHealth
, the
#JeffersonParish
Water Department has lifted the boil water advisory for the east bank based on the analysis of bacteriological samples collected within the distribution system yesterday. More info:
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Recovery status as of this morning:
💦 EB Sewer System is 100% operational between Entergy power, generator power, portable pumps & "honey wagon" trucks.
💧 WB Sewer System is 80% operational and should be 100% operational by the end of the day.
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The boil water advisory is still in effect for the entire east bank of Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish Water Department finished collecting samples this afternoon.
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The majority of Jefferson Parish currently has low-pressure water. Crews are working hard to restore breaks and increase that pressure.
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A casino boat in Lafitte broke loose from the Dry Dock and is in the Barataria Bay Waterway. Emergency personnel are on the scene working to secure the boat now.
#Zeta
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Our JPAWS team is busy sending animals to safety. Transport
#1
for this morning is off! 46 cats/kittens and 10 dogs headed to catch a flight in Tangipahoa Parish to Massachusetts SPCA and Brandwine SPCA in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Now to prepare for the next transport. 🐶 🐱
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Road to recovery: With yesterday's opening of a temporary Acrow bridge, residents of lower
#JeffersonParish
are finally reconnected to
#Barataria
. The temporary bridge was built less than one month after the Kerner Swing Bridge sustained significant damage during
#HurricaneIda
.
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📚
@JPschools
will not reopen the week of Sept. 5. All schools & buildings remain closed until further notice.
@DrJamesGray
says they are currently assessing the impact of
#Ida
at each school. Upon reviewing those conditions, a clear path forward for learning will be provided.
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Parish President
@CynthiaLeeSheng
is providing an update now on
#Ida
response & recovery.
Tune in live now 🎥:
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Thank you to
@TeamRubicon
for assisting our JP residents that were impacted by the tornado. The volunteers are staying at our EOC while they go out into our community to help residents clear debris, tarp roofs, and more.
#JeffersonParishStrong
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Our East Bank Consolidated Fire Department out clearing the streets this morning 🚒
#JeffersonParishProud
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***PETS NOW ALLOWED***
Due to concerns of numerous residents and citizens we have made arrangements to accept animals for this assisted evacuation.
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To date, the
@LANationalGuard
has provided emergency supplies to more than 26,000 vehicles at locations in JP, including the following:
💧 346,000 bottles of water
🧊 500,000 pounds of ice
📦 287,000 meals
🏠 10,000 tarps
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Boil Water Advisory is still in effect for the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. We are currently testing samples. Once the final sample is complete we will have an update.
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Need a ride to food, water, ice or shelter bus pickup? Uber and Lyft are offering 2 free rides.
Use codes:
🚗UBER: IDARELIEF2021
🚙LYFT: IDARELIEF21
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We continue to monitor Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, and ask that all Jefferson Parish residents remain vigilant and stay weather aware. Stay tuned for more updates and sign up to receive alerts by texting JPAWARE or JPNOTICAS to 888-777 ⚠️
#JPaware
@NWSNewOrleans
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