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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]GENERAL INFORMATION Call 211 https://hurricanelaura.la.gov/ text 'LAURA' to 67283 SHELTERING/HOTEL shelter information, text 'LASHELTER' to 898211 www.la211shelter.org Evacuee can present to Reception Center at ALEXANDRIA MEGASHELTER 8125 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, 71302.  Will be directed to a hotel or a shelter   1-800-REDCROSS Safe and Well    https://safeandwell.communityos.org/   FEMA - IA – Individual Assistance 1-800-621-3362 www.disasterassistance.gov   DSNAP – Disaster Food Stamps http://www.dcfs.la.gov/dsnap 1-888-524-3578   Region 4 Office of Public Health Services – call 337-262-5311 Emergency WIC Supplemental Food Voucher Program Emergency Immunizations Reproductive Health Services (Family Planning) List of local COVID-19 Testing Sites   To locate Hurricane Laura Evacuees in State-Provided Hotel Rooms Online  http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/form/dcfs-connect Call 225-342-2727 To submit updates to this list, please email Karen.buroker@la.gov[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Crowley, LA – Today, Mayor Tim Monceaux issued the following statement: “To address the mosquito invasion of Crowley due to Hurricane Laura, I have instructed the Public Works Department to spray the entire city every night.  The spraying takes approximately 7 – ½ hours (7:30 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.).  The City of Crowley and the Parish of Acadia are working together to perform an aerial spraying for mosquitoes later this week.  Specifics are not known at this time.  While mosquito season is in full force, when you are outside, please remember to wear long sleeves and long pants and use a mosquito repellant.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Crowley, LA – Today, Mayor Tim Monceaux issued the following update on Hurricane Laura debris removal:   “As reported by the media in a release sent by my office this past weekend, the contractor hired by Acadia Parish and the City of Crowley, DRC, was to begin removing debris today, Monday, August 31st.   The contract has been signed; however, the Parish and City are still working on the details with FEMA for correct disposal and reimbursement for expenses associated with the debris removal.  The anticipated date for debris removal to begin is this Thursday or Friday (September 3rd or 4th).  This does allow our citizens a few extra days to gather their debris to the curb for pick up.  Please remember your debris must be stacked in three separate piles, as follows:   “Construction Debris” (building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, mattresses, plumbing) “Vegetative Debris” (tree branches, leaves and logs) “White Goods” (refrigerators, washer and dryers, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, water heaters and dishwashers).   It is very important that these items are separated in piles by the three types, construction, vegetative and white goods. If the items are combined in a pile it will NOT be picked...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]From the Acadia Parish OHSEP Director, Ashley LeBlanc:   All citizens can do Self-Report of Damages at the following link: https://arcg.is/14nOjf Encourage all citizens who were impacted by Hurricane Laura to register as they may be eligible for assistance from FEMA. o   Grants may help eligible survivors with financial assistance that include rent, home repair, home replacement and other disaster-related needs such as childcare, medical and dental expenses. o   Before you apply, contact your insurance company and file a claim for the disaster-caused damage. o   Take photographs or video of the damage and keep all receipts related to home repair. o   If you have uninsured or underinsured losses, contact FEMA online at www.disasterassistance.gov, download the FEMA app and register on your smartphone or tablet, or call 800-621-3362(TTY 800-462-7585). After registering, create an account to check the status of your application, view messages from FEMA, update your personal information, and upload important documents. If you have any questions, you please contact the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). For TTY call 800-462-7585. If you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), please call 800-621-3362.” [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...