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City of Houma Electric Update / 4PM / September 17, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/17/2021 04:17 PM)
City of Houma evening update - 9/17   Cummins #1 has been energized.   SLECA requests Cummins #3 de-energized to make the repairs on their system. Once comp ...

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Comcast Internet Service Update / 10AM / September 17, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/17/2021 09:46 AM)
INTERNET SERVICE UPDATE:  COMCAST Comcast has been working around the clock to support restoration efforts since Hurricane Ida devastated Houma and LaPlace. Comcast must work ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 8AM / September 17, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/17/2021 08:21 AM)
We are still working on Denley Road Line, Cummins #3 and Cummins #1 today to restore those areas.   We have an additional set of crews working on the Barataria area. Our ser ...

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Entergy 8AM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 17, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/17/2021 08:11 AM)
Traffic Control: We have some major traffic control locations we need to communicate with everyone. Today we plan to block traffic along Hwy 182 from the traffic circle to the Co ...

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Free Fuel Giveaway on Friday, September 17, 2021 Beginning at 9AM

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 07:50 PM)
Through a generous donation of Pelican Credit Union of Baton Rouge, 5,000 gallons of gasoline will be available to the public at no charge beginning at 9:00AM on Friday, September ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 5PM / September 16, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 06:07 PM)
City of Houma Utilities Update - 9/16   Sixth Street #2 – Crews worked all day on feeder and will continue work tomorrow on troubleshooting and repairing problem ...

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Comcast Recovery and Restoration Update / September 16, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 05:54 PM)
Based on information Comcast provided on its recovery and restoration efforts to the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the following can be reported: Comcast has several hund ...

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Good Earth Transit to Resume Bus Operations Beginning Monday, September 20, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 05:50 PM)
Good Earth Transit will resume all bus operations (Houma, City of Thibodaux, and Paratransit) beginning Monday, September 20, 2021. We will operate Monday-Friday on our weekend sch ...

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Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter Information / September 16, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 04:06 PM)
For all animal related emergencies in Terrebonne Parish, call our Animal Shelter Dispatch phone (985) 790-3254 (8 AM - 4 PM) Monday-Friday. After hours, please call TPSO at (985) 8 ...

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Potable Water Available for Terrebonne Parish Residents and Their Pets

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 01:08 PM)
Water Truck Locations in Terrebonne Parish.    ** Potable water for residents and their pets. ** Montegut - Montegut Fire Department - 1105 LA-55 Dulac - ...

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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available Through Saturday, September 18, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 01:05 PM)
TERREBONNE PARISH: Come get one-on-one help filing for Disaster Unemployment Assistance today through Saturday. Happening now!   Where: St. Luke Baptist Church - 3755 Bay ...

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Parishwide Post Hurricane Ida Update / 10AM / September 16, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 09:52 AM)
ELECTRICITY: ENTERGY: Working on Hwy 182 from the Traffic Circle to Coteau Road, replacing almost every pole along Hwy 182. Motorists should expect delays. Over 600 lineme ...

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Entergy Customer Information Center Open Today, September 16, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 09:17 AM)
ENTERGY CUSTOMERS IN TERREBONNE PARISH   The Entergy Customer Information Center will be open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Houma TODAY, September 16, 2021 Where: Wal ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 8AM / September 16, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 08:18 AM)
City of Houma Electric Update - September 16, 2021 8AM Sixth Street #2 – Crews will be working on, troubleshooting and repairing problems today. Crews will also be working ...

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Entergy 8AM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 16, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/16/2021 08:14 AM)
ENTERGY 8AM Update - 9/16   Traffic Control: We have some major traffic control locations we need to communicate with everyone. Today we plan to block traffi ...

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Entergy 7 PM Update / Terrebonne Parish / September 15, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 07:32 PM)
Entergy evening update 9/15:   Traffic Control: We have some major traffic control locations we need to communicate with everyone. Today we plan to block traffic ...

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Area of 600 Main Project Road and Waterplant Road

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 06:20 PM)
From our friends at Consolidated Waterworks District 1:   BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED September 15, 2021 2:16 PM   600 Main Project Rd and Waterplant Road N ...

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FEMA Disaster Assistance Site for the Hearing Impaired Tomorrow, September 16, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 05:25 PM)
FEMA will be at Cannata’s Family Market located at 1977 Prospect Blvd, Houma, LA to assist survivors who speak American Sign Language to register for federal assistance tomor ...

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Parish Council Meeting CANCELLED for Wednesday, September 22

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 05:17 PM)
The Terrebonne Parish Council regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 has been cancelled until further notice. ...

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City of Houma Electric Update / 5PM / September 15, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 04:23 PM)
Sixth Street #1 Substation (647 Customers) was energized today.  All TPCG Electric Feeders are now energized.  We are continuously working on Woodlawn Ranch Roa ...

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Emergency Time Pay for TPCG Employees

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 02:58 PM)
All full-time TPCG employees are being paid 40 hours per week and part-time employees are being paid 20 hours per week.  Once we are able to get back to our offices and commun ...

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Permit Fees Have Been Temporarily Waived

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 01:34 PM)
Permits to repair hurricane damage are required but are FREE. Fees have been waived by Parish President Gordon Dove so there is no charge for either the permit or the inspection ...

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Free Hot Meal and Supply Giveaway Friday, September 17

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 12:09 PM)
St. Gregory Church, located on the corner of Williams Ave and 6th Street, will be giving away supplies and hot meals this Friday, September 17. - Supply Distribution begins ...

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Helpful Information When Appealing a Decision from FEMA

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 11:58 AM)
If you applied for disaster assistance & do not agree with the decision letter, you have 60 days to appeal. - Often, an application is missing information. - Tips for writing ...

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Teche Action Clinic to Reopen Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Hurricane Ida - August 2021 - (09/15/2021 10:48 AM)
Teche Action Clinic is committed to serving our patients and providing timely information surrounding our service offerings and availability to better serve the public.Beginning We ...

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