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Entergy Number for Temp. Housing Customers with Electrical Connection Issues

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/06/2021 04:01 PM)
Entergy customers experiencing electrical connection issues with FEMA or GOHSEP/APTIM temporary housing trailers, can call 1-(866)-557-4240 to speak to an Entergy representative. ...

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Notice of Outreach for FEMA-funded Private Property Demolition Program

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/03/2021 03:05 PM)
Terrebonne Parish is currently assessing the need for a possible Hurricane Ida FEMA-funded private property demolition program for structures that were significantly damaged by the ...

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COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations at the Scott Lane Base Camp Dec. 6

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (12/03/2021 07:59 AM)
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Hurricane Ida Base Camp, 136 Scott Lane, Houma.  No appointment nc ...

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Open at Montegut Recreation Center

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (12/02/2021 07:35 AM)
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Montegut to help survivors affected by Hurricane Ida.   Survivors can get help with their disaster assistance applications, ...

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FEMA Offers COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (11/30/2021 01:14 PM)
FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020. To be eligible for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance, the following c ...

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Sheltering Program Continues Helping Families Receive Travel Trailers after Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/24/2021 09:14 AM)
GOHSEP Release   Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program Continues Helping Families Receive Travel Trailers after Hurricane Ida   First-of-its-kind state program h ...

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COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations at the Houma Municipal Auditorium Dec. 1

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (11/24/2021 09:07 AM)
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations will be available from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Houma Municipal Auditorium.  No appointment ncessary. Vaccines ar ...

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FEMA Rebuilding Specialists to Offer Tips at Lowe's in Houma Nov. 22-24

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/22/2021 11:47 AM)
  Could you use information on repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors doing work on their homes after Hurricane Ida can visit Lowe’s in Houma November ...

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Registration for Hurricane Ida FEMA Assistance Ends on Monday, November 29

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/22/2021 11:39 AM)
Less than two weeks remain to apply for Hurricane Ida assistance from FEMA. The final day to apply is Monday, November 29, 2021. It does not matter if your needs are big or small ...

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2020-2021 Hurricane Damage Survey for Marine Fisheries/Seafood Businesses

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/15/2021 03:31 PM)
2020-2021 Hurricane Damage SurveyWas your marine fisheries/seafood business affected by Hurricane Ida, Laura, Delta, or Zeta?  Whether those impacts were large or small, we wa ...

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Keep Up With Your Temporary Housing App at IdaShelteringLA.com

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/10/2021 08:04 PM)
Reminder, if you have registered for the temporary housing program, please stay in contact at IdaShelteringLA.com.  Already registered? Check your status by viewing your regi ...

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Houma Office of Motor Vehicles to Reopen Nov. 8

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/07/2021 05:00 PM)
 The Houma OMV location will reopen Monday, November 8, 2021. Customers can schedule an appointment by visiting www.expresslane.org.  Customers are encouraged to visit ...

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Bayou Region Business Organizations Launch Housing Initiative

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/03/2021 12:36 PM)
Bayou Region Business Organizations Launch Housing Initiative   A coalition of local business and industry organizations lead by the Terrebonne Economic Development Fo ...

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Medical Services and Hot Meals Provided at Robichaux Ford Nov. 3

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/03/2021 12:30 PM)
From Our Friends at Terrebonne General Health System: We will have our mobile medical unit providing medical services in the parking lot of Robichaux Ford from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on ...

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GOHSEP Reps to Provide Assistance with Temp. Housing Apps at Civic Center Nov. 3-5

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (11/03/2021 10:03 AM)
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness’ (GOHSEP) representatives for the distribution of travel trailers, APTIM, will be at the Houma-Ter ...

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Area Health Education Center Vaccination Event Nov. 6

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (11/02/2021 02:38 PM)
Area Health Education Center is doing a vaccination event at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac this Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. View the flyer ...

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Terrebonne Parish Health Unit to Hold Flu Vaccination Event

- (11/01/2021 12:30 PM)
The Terrebonne Parish Health Unit will hold a free flu vaccination event on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at 600 Polk Street Houma, LA 70360.  Free ...

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State's Pilot Program Attempting to Place Families in Units Ahead of FEMA's Housing Mission

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (10/29/2021 04:24 PM)
The state's pilot program is attempting to get families placed in units ahead of FEMA’s traditional housing mission. If you have registered for the program, please stay in ...

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U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet for Disaster Loans

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (10/29/2021 11:23 AM)
Terrebonne Parish residents are eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).   What Types of Disaster Loans are Available? B ...

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Director of TPCG's Planning & Zoning Department Provides Updates on Temporary Housing Oct. 28

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (10/28/2021 03:50 PM)
Chris Pulaski, Director of Planning & Zoning for Terrebonne Parish has provided an update on temporary housing. Click here to watch the video.  ...

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American Red Cross of LA Recovery Team to Provide Casework to Residents in Upcoming Days

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (10/28/2021 02:46 PM)
An American Red Cross of Louisiana Recovery Team will be at the Houma Municipal Auditorium located at 880 Verret St in Houma, providing casework to residents impacted by Hurrican ...

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Louisiana GOHSEP Provides Update on the State's Ida Sheltering Program

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (10/28/2021 02:32 PM)
Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has provdied an update on the state’s new sheltering program for Ida survivors.   ...

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New Deadline to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance November 29

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (10/28/2021 11:03 AM)
At the request of the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the new deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is November 29, 2021 ...

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Mask Mandated Lifted for Government Buildings Effective October 27

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Text TPCOVID to 888777 for updates from TPCG - (10/27/2021 01:14 PM)
On October 26, 2021, Louisiana Governor John Bel Ed wards issued proclamation number 203 JBE 2021, to allow local businesses and local governments to decide on whether masks would ...

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Sheltering Available Due to Possible Severe Weather Oct. 27

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (10/27/2021 11:23 AM)
Severe weather is expected to affect our area between 1PM and 6PM this afternoon.   Residents who need sheltering due to the possibility of severe weather this afterno ...

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