Press Releases
LANE CLOSURES: TERRY PARKWAY AT HECTOR AVENUE AND WHITNEY AVENUE AT HECTOR AVENUE
Starting today through Friday, October 29, 2021, the southbound lane of Terry Parkway at Hector Ave. will be closed to allow the installation of sidewalks and ADA ramps.
BRIAN ALTOBELLO DISCUSSES WHISKEY, WOMEN AND WAR, HOW THE GREAT WAR SHAPED JIM CROW NEW ORLEANS
Brian Altobello, author of a new book titled Whiskey, Women, and War: How the Great War Shaped Jim Crow New Orleans, will discuss it at 12 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2.
JEFFERSON PARISH PARTNERS WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADMINISTER FREE FLU SHOTS AND COVID-19 VACCINES ON NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Jefferson Parish, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), will be administering the influenza (flu) vaccine and COVID-19 vaccines and boosters on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Johnny Jacobs Playground (5851 5th Ave., Marrero, LA 70072) from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
JEFFERSON PARISH LIFTS BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR JEAN LAFITTE BLVD. SOUTH OF TREASURE ST.
In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is lifting the Boil Water Advisory, today, October, 24, 2021, for Jean Lafitte Blvd. South of Treasure St. based on the analysis of the bacteriological samples collected within the distribution system on October 23, 2021.
JEFFERSON PARISH ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR JEAN LAFITTE BLVD. SOUTH OF TREASURE ST.
In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for a portion of Lafitte comprised of Jean Lafitte Boulevard South of Treasure Street on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish due to multiple breaks in the distribution system caused by Hurricane Ida recovery efforts.
JEFFERSON PARISH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOUISIANA CEMETERY RESPONSE TASK FORCE, HOSTS INFORMATIONAL AND REGISTRATION MEETING ABOUT CEMETERY ASSISTANCE IN LAFITTE FEMA
Financial assistance for reburials may be available to Jefferson Parish residents after Hurricane Ida caused damage to cemeteries in the Lafitte area.
JEFFERSON TRANSIT OFFERS MO MOBILITY FOR THE DEAF-BLIND & LOW VISION
Jefferson Transit, in partnership with local disability advocacy nonprofit organization Lighthouse Louisiana, is excited to announce the launch of the “Mo Mobility” Assistance Card Program.
NEW FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS (DRCs) IN JEFFERSON PARISH TO ASSIST RESIDENTS
Jefferson Parish residents who need help applying for available assistance from FEMA are invited to visit the following FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs):
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEBRIS REMOVAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021 AND WILL TAKE PLACE THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Jefferson Parish received approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the removal of debris generated from Hurricane Ida for limited “small business commercial properties.”
PARC DES FAMILLES HOURS OF OPERATION EFFECTIVE MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021
Effective Monday, October 11, 2021, Parc Des Familles will be open Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and closed Saturdays and Sundays.