Press Releases
JEFFERSON PARISH ANNOUNCES CARES ACT ASSISTANCE FOR THE HOMELESS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,349,129
JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development (JPDCD) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2020 Rapid COVID-19 Response Application Period for HESG-CV funding.
JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING
The Jefferson Parish council will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson, 70123.
FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN JEFFERSON PARISH NEXT WEEK (SEPT. 21 – SEPT. 25)
The Alario Center COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will be open next week from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily (except Sundays).
LANE CLOSURES: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE & PAPWORTH AVENUE
Starting Thursday, September 17, 2020, the right eastbound lane of W. Esplanade Ave. and the southbound lane of Papworth Ave. will be closed.
JEFFERSON TRANSIT USES NANOSEPTIC AND UVC LIGHTS TO DISINFECT BUSES
Jefferson Transit (JeT) is using nanotechnology-powered self-cleaning “skins” to cover high-touch surfaces on the buses, in addition to PURO, which is new ultraviolet disinfection system that uses UVC light to help fight against viruses and bacteria.
FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN JEFFERSON PARISH THIS WEEK
JEFFERSON, LA – The Alario Center COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will reopen on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 and will remain open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily (except Sundays).
JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS REOPEN ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 AND JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AS SCHEDULED
JEFFERSON, LA
– All Jefferson Parish buildings will reopen on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. This includes the Joseph S. Yenni Building, the General Government Building, Jefferson Parish Credit Union, Jefferson Parish libraries and all Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation parks and activities.
JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT PREPARES FOR HURRICANE SALLY
JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Parish Administration, along with the Emergency Management and Public Works Departments, continue to closely monitor Hurricane Sally and are ready to respond accordingly.
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 SUSPENDED DUE TO TROPICAL STORM SALLY
JEFFERSON, LA – All curbside garbage and recycling services are cancelled on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 due to Tropical Storm Sally.