Press Releases
DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES REMOVES NEARLY 600,000 CUBIC YARDS OF DEBRIS IN JEFFERSON PARISH TO DATE
DRC Emergency Services, the debris collection contractor in Jefferson Parish tasked with collection post-Hurricane Ida, has removed 594,823 cubic yards and 12,202 loads of debris as of Monday, September 27, 2021.
PARC DES FAMILLES REOPENS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 7:00 A.M.
Parc Des Familles will reopen with temporary hours on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
FREE COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINES RESUME AT ALARIO CENTER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021
Starting Friday, October 1, 2021, free drive-thru COVID-19 testing and walk-up COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and J&J) will resume at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego, LA 70094).
STATEWIDE INDOOR MASK MANDATE EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2021
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has extended the statewide mask mandate through October 27, 2021 to further slow the spread of COVID-19 following the state’s worst surge of the pandemic.
LAFRENIERE PARK REOPENS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Lafreniere Park will reopen to the public on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 6 a.m. Due to lighting damage as a result of Hurricane Ida, the park will close at 7 p.m. every day.
JON GEGENHEIMER DISCUSSES THE CANON CODE, HIS NEW BOOK ABOUT THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
Jon Gegenheimer, a New Orleans native, litigation lawyer, and Clerk of Court for Jefferson Parish, will discuss his latest book, The Canon Code, at 12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, via video conference online.
FEMA AT OLD METAIRIE LIBRARY TO ASSIST JEFFERSON PARISH RESIDENTS
Jefferson Parish residents who need help applying for available assistance from FEMA are invited to the Jefferson Parish Old Metairie Library (2350 Metairie Rd.) today, September 22, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
JEFFERSON PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION (JPRD) POST HURRICANE IDA RE-OPENING PLAN
Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation (JPRD) has many updates post Hurricane Ida.
RVS ALLOWED ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES DUE TO HURRICANE IDA
Until further notice, the Jefferson Parish Council has waived the zoning restrictions relative to the placement of recreational vehicles (RVs) in areas zoned residential.
WATER SUPPLIED TO GRAND ISLE MAY ONLY BE USED FOR NON-POTABLE PURPOSES
Due to Hurricane Ida, the Grand Isle water system sustained significant damage.