Press Releases
JEFFERSON PARISH RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE IDA CAN APPLY FOR POSSIBLE FEMA ASSISTANCE
Jefferson Parish homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Ida could be eligible for help from FEMA.
JEFFERSON PARISH ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE ENTIRE WEST BANK
The Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Grand Isle and the entire West Bank of Jefferson Parish including Westwego due to the anticipated loss of pressure in the distribution system.
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON PARISH AND THE TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE:
Curbside garbage collection will be suspended until Wednesday, September 1, 2021 due to the mandatory curfew and the need to make sure that all roads are passable.
JEFFERSON PARISH RESIDENTS ASKED TO CONSERVE WATER TO PREVENT SEWERAGE SYSTEM BACKUPS
Residents in Jefferson Parish are asked to minimize wastewater leaving their homes in an effort to avoid overloading the Parish sewerage system.
JEFFERSON PARISH SETS MANDATORY CURFEW, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng has called for a mandatory curfew for all of Jefferson Parish, which will be in effect from 6 a.m. on Monday, August 30, 2021 until at least 6 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THE ENTIRE EAST BANK OF JEFFERSON PARISH
The Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the entire East Bank of Jefferson Parish due to the loss of pressure in the distribution system caused by damage from Hurricane Ida.
JEFFERSON PARISH TRANSIT TO SUSPEND SERVICES MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021
Jefferson Parish Transit has suspended bus and paratransit services on Monday, August 30, 2021 due to the effects of Hurricane Ida.
JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED ON MONDAY, AUG. 30th
The Jefferson Parish Administration, along with the Emergency Management and Public Works Departments, continue to closely monitor Hurricane Ida and are ready to respond accordingly.
JEFFERSON PARISH TRANSIT TO SUSPEND SERVICES AT 6PM TODAY ALL BUS SERVICES ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2021 ARE SUSPENDED
JEFFERSON, LA – Beginning today at 6:00 p.m., Jefferson Transit will suspend all services ahead of Hurricane Ida.
JEFFERSON PARISH CALLS FOR MANDATORY EVACUATION FOR TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE, LOWER LAFITTE, CROWN POINT AND BARATARIA DUE TO HURRICANE IDA
JEFFERSON, LA – Mayor of Jean Lafitte Tim Kerner, Jr. and Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng have issued a mandatory evacuation for the town of Jean Lafitte, Lower Lafitte, Crown Point and Barataria due to Hurricane Ida.