Waste Management Holiday Schedule

Waste Management will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Due to the holidays, regularly scheduled collection on Friday will be provided on Saturday.  Waste Management appreciates the cooperation of its valued customers. From Waste Management to all, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!     Waste Management will be closed Christmas and New Year's [...]

Waste Management Holiday Schedule2024-02-06T10:08:18-06:00

FEMA Direct Housing Explained on YouTube Videos

 BATON ROUGE, La. — FEMA is working as quickly as possible to place eligible families into temporary housing units. In this series of short YouTube videos, FEMA answers questions about the Direct Housing Program assistance following hurricane Laura in Louisiana.  Under the Direct Housing program, FEMA may provide temporary housing units after a disaster when [...]

FEMA Direct Housing Explained on YouTube Videos2024-02-06T10:08:19-06:00

For free pickup, Cameron Parish debris must be curbside no later than Jan. 11

The last chance to place hurricane debris along the right-of-way is Jan. 11. That’s when the final pass of debris removal will begin. Any debris placed at the right-of-way ROW after Jan.  11 will not be collected — and will become the responsibility of the resident to dispose of at their own expense and effort. [...]

For free pickup, Cameron Parish debris must be curbside no later than Jan. 112024-02-06T10:08:19-06:00

DOTD provides update on debris removal in Southwest Region (District 07)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the final pass for debris removal in Allen and Jefferson Davis Parishes along with the lower portions of Cameron Parish is expected to be complete on December 23, 2020. Lower Cameron Parish includes the communities of Johnsons Bayou, Holly Beach, Cameron, Creole, Oak Grove, and Grand Chenier. [...]

DOTD provides update on debris removal in Southwest Region (District 07)2024-02-06T10:08:20-06:00

FEMA Calling – When FEMA Can’t Reach You

 Stay in Touch. It’s up to You  FEMA often needs to contact an applicant to complete an application or make an appointment for a virtual inspection. A phone call is made to the number you gave when you filled out your application.  But if that number is wrong or you didn’t answer, the application cannot [...]

FEMA Calling – When FEMA Can’t Reach You2024-02-06T10:08:21-06:00

Public Notice: Draft Environmental Land Assessment for FEMA Group Housing Site

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA has posted a Public Notice of availability of the Draft Environmental Land Assessment for a proposed group housing site for survivors in need of housing as a result of Hurricane Laura. Interested members of the public may review a copy of the Draft Environmental Assessment at FEMA/EHPNotice.gov . The Public [...]

Public Notice: Draft Environmental Land Assessment for FEMA Group Housing Site2024-02-06T10:08:22-06:00

Commercial Debris Pickup 12/7/2020

Curbside pickup of commercial debris is limited to one pass only. Commercial propertydebris pickup at the right-of-way is not normally the responsibility of the parish and commercial owners who miss the deadline should make arrangements for debris — meaning storm-related debris coming from within the commercial entity — to be disposed of at a permitted [...]

Commercial Debris Pickup 12/7/20202024-02-06T10:08:23-06:00

What Can I Do at a Disaster Recovery Center?

FEMA Drive-Thru Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible mobile offices set up in parishes affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. They are in convenient spots to allow safe COVID-19 compliant interactions with FEMA staff. Masks or face coverings are required for service. Survivors remain in their cars. A specialist wearing a mask will receive documents [...]

What Can I Do at a Disaster Recovery Center?2024-02-06T10:08:23-06:00

Laura Survivors: Appeal Determination Letters for Temporary Housing

BATON ROUGE, La. — Hurricane Laura survivors who live in parishes designated for Direct Temporary Housing assistance and who have been denied temporary housing assistance can appeal that decision. Survivors have 60 days from the date of their determination letter to appeal that decision. However, the deadline to be referred for direct temporary housing assistance [...]

Laura Survivors: Appeal Determination Letters for Temporary Housing2024-02-06T10:08:24-06:00

Be Proactive: Things You Can Do While Waiting for Temporary Housing

Determination Letters Survivors who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance as a result of Hurricane Delta will receive a determination letter explaining the eligibility decision and the reason for that decision. For those who are eligible, the letter states the dollar amount of the grant and how the funds should be used. When ineligible, the [...]

Be Proactive: Things You Can Do While Waiting for Temporary Housing2024-02-06T10:08:25-06:00
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