NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

June 1, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH OFFICIALS AND PARTNER AGENCIES
UPDATE RESIDENTS ON 2023 HURRICANE SEASON

JEFFERSON, LA – Today, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng joined other parish officials and partner agencies at the Emergency Operations Center in Gretna for a press conference to inform citizens about the measures taken to prepare for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

Today's press conference can be watched by CLICKING HERE. 

All Jefferson Parish residents are encouraged to prepare now to protect their family, friends and property in the event of a major storm or hurricane this year. For Jefferson Parish's hurricane dashboard, which includes information and resources on how to prepare now, stay safe during, and recover after a storm, visit www.JeffParish.net/JPAware. 

In order to better prepare to assist medically vulnerable residents, Jefferson Parish has launched an updated Medical Needs Registry. The best way to sign up is online at www.JeffParish.net/JPAware, or by calling 504-323-1818 and leaving a message. This is not a guarantee of service, and the best way to evacuate is with friends and family members. Individuals that are bedridden, have multiple medical devices such as suction machines, ventilators, feeding tubes or oxygen concentrator, or can’t get to a bus stop due to mobility limitations should register.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter Youtube, JPTV and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002 Jefferson, LA 70123

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Gretchen Hirt Gendron, PIO