Jefferson Parish Government: JEFFERSON PARISH CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO HURRICANE IDA

Press release from the Jefferson Parish Government:

September 5, 2021

Updates as of 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021

JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Parish Administration, along with the Emergency Management and Public Works Departments, continue to respond to Hurricane Ida. CLICK HERE to watch the most recent press briefing by Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and other Parish officials. For additional information, please contact the Emergency Operations Center at (504) 349-5360 or visit www.JeffParish.net/Storm.

The following are updates as of Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 7 p.m.:

Office & School Closures:All Jefferson Parish Government buildings, facilities, parks and playgrounds are closed through at least the end of this week, September 10, 2021. This includes Lafreniere Park, Parc De Families, the Bonnabel Boat launch and Bucktown Harbor Marina due to debris/downed trees and power lines.

Jefferson Parish Schools will not reopen this week. All schools and buildings remain closed until further notice. Jefferson Parish Schools is currently assessing the impact of Hurricane Ida at each school. Upon reviewing those conditions, a clear path forward for learning will be provided.

Sheltering Operations:All Jefferson Parish residents in need of shelter due to Hurricane Ida should go to Kings Grant Playground, located at 3805 15th St. Harvey LA 70058. Those without transportation can call the Emergency Operations Center at (504) 349-5360. This shelter will replace PARD Playground, which will no longer be in operation due to a power outage.

If you know of someone who is medically vulnerable who needs shelter and assistance due to Hurricane Ida, please call 504-349-5360. The shelter for those with medical needs is located at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center; however, this shelter is not accepting walk-ups. All must call first in order to be triaged before being transported.

If a loved one was evacuated through PARD/Kings Grant and is at a state run shelter, they can call 225-342-2727 to connect with their loved one. They can also fill out the following form to be connected to their family member. http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/form/dcfs-connect.

Ice, Water, MREs & Tarps:Ice, water, MREs and tarps are available every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (or while supplies last) at the following locations. These are drive thru only sites. FEMA Survivor services are also available.

This press release was produced by the Jefferson Parish Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.