Press Releases

JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS REOPEN ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

All Jefferson Parish Government buildings will reopen on Monday, September 13, 2021; however, many JPRD parks and playgrounds will remain closed due to damage as a result of Hurricane Ida.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION AT THE TERRYTOWN GOLDEN AGE CENTER ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Starting now, Second Harvest Food Bank, along with Councilman-At-Large, Division A, Ricky Templet and District 1 Councilman Marion Edwards, will be distributing supplies at the Terrytown Golden Age Center (604 Heritage Ave, Gretna, LA 70056) until supplies last.

JEFFERSON PARISH CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO HURRICANE IDA Updates as of 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Parish Administration, along with the Emergency Management and Public Works Departments, continue to respond to Hurricane Ida.

FEMA HOSTS DRIVE-UP REGISTRATION INTAKE CENTER

FEMA is operating a drive-up registration intake center at the Jefferson Parish Health Unit – 1855 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072 – seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

JEDCO RESPONDS TO HURRICANE IDA, DEVELOPS RESOURCES TO AID IN BUSINESS RECOVERY

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) mobilized its crisis response efforts to aid in Jefferson Parish business recovery.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK DRIVE THROUGH SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION AT LAFRENIERE PARK ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 AT 8 A.M.

Second Harvest Food Bank, along with District 4 Councilman Dominick Impastato, will be distributing supplies at Lafreniere Park on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, starting at 8:00 a.m.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED FOR THE EAST BANK OF JEFFERSON PARISH

In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is lifting the Boil Water Advisory for the East Bank of Jefferson Parish based on the restoration of pressure within the distribution system and the analysis of the bacteriological samples collected within the distribution system.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION AT THE TERRYTOWN GOLDEN AGE CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Starting now, Second Harvest Food Bank, along with Councilman-At-Large, Divison A, Ricky Templet and District 1 Councilman Marion Edwards, will be distributing supplies at the Terrytown Golden Age Center (604 Heritage Ave, Gretna, LA 70056) until supplies last.

HURRICANE IDA SURVIVORS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR GENERATOR AND CHAINSAW REIMBURSEMENT

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish residents who purchased or rented a generator and/or chainsaw as a result of Hurricane Ida may be eligible for FEMA reimbursement.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION AT JOHNNY JACOBS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 AT 11 A.M.

JEFFERSON, LA – Second Harvest Food Bank, along with District 3 Councilman Byron Lee, will be distributing supplies at Johnny Jacobs (5851 5th Ave. in Marrero) on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, starting at 11:00 a.m.