ALARIO CENTER COVID-19 TEST SITE SUSPENDED ON MONDAY, AUG. 24 – TUESDAY, AUG. 25 DUE TO TROPICAL WEATHER PREPARATIONS

NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

August 21, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALARIO CENTER COVID-19 TEST SITE SUSPENDED ON
MONDAY, AUG. 24 – TUESDAY, AUG. 25 DUE TO TROPICAL WEATHER PREPARATIONS

JEFFERSON, LA – With the potential threat to Jefferson Parish from Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression #14, the Alario Center drive-thru testing site will suspend services from Monday, August 24 to Tuesday, August 25.

The Alario Center testing site will close because it is supported by the Louisiana Army National Guard and they are shifting operations to storm support.

Currently, impacts for Jefferson Parish include the potential of heavy rainfall. Strong winds and elevated tides could also affect portions of the area depending on the eventual tracks and intensities of the two systems. There is a higher than normal uncertainly in specific impacts and it is important to continue monitoring the latest forecasts for any changes in expected impacts.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov).

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office

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Jefferson, LA 70123

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