Assumption Update Baton Rouge, LA (October 17, 2012)

Hurricane Isaac Damaged almost 59,000 Residences in Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA (September 28, 2012) - Hurricane Isaac damaged almost 59,000 homes in Louisiana, with the most severe losses in St. John the Baptist and Plaquemines parishes, according to data from door-to-door inspections of homes, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness reported Friday.

FEMA Approves Individual Assistance for Three Additional Louisiana Parishes Impacted by Hurricane Isaac Baton Rouge, LA (September 14, 2012) - At the request of the State of Louisiana, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Individual Assistance for three additional Louisiana parishes affected by Hurricane Isaac, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced Friday. This means residents of East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes who suffered damages are now eligible for FEMA assistance.

GOHSEP Presentation to Select Committee on Hurricane Recovery Baton Rouge, LA (September 13, 2012)

GOHSEP Recovery briefing Baton Rouge, LA (September 13, 2012)

DEQ Requests Fuel Waiver from EPA in Advance of Isaac Baton Rouge, LA (August 27, 2012) - Today, Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Peggy Hatch requested a fuel waiver from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that would make it easier for gas stations to maintain their fuel supply.

State Closes Louisiana Oyster Beds in Advance of Isaac Baton Rouge, LA (August 27, 2012) - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals will close oyster harvest areas 1-28, which are located from Lake Borne in St. Bernard Parish to Vermillion Bay in Vermillion Parish, effective at sunset on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.

Office of Conservation Issues Order for Operators to Take Precautionary Steps Baton Rouge, LA (August 27, 2012) - Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation James Welsh today issued an emergency order to all exploration and production operations in the state to take all necessary precautions to ensure their sites are safe as Tropical Storm Isaac, expected to make landfall as a Category 1 or greater hurricane.

LDWF Reminds Residents to Report Tropical Storm Isaac-Related Fish Kills Baton Rouge, LA (August 27, 2012) - Officials with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are reminding residents in areas that may be impacted by Tropical Storm Isaac that fish kills may occur as a result of the storm. Residents who encounter a fish kill are encouraged to call 1-800-442-2511 immediately to report this fish kill.

Residents Urged to Use Caution when Operating Generators Baton Rouge, LA (August 27, 2012) - Every year, people die because of deadly exhaust fumes from generators that seep into homes. It only takes a small opening for enough carbon monoxide to kill or injure residents to enter a home. That's why the Department of Health and Hospitals is cautioning residents who may be using generators because of power outages caused by Tropical Storm Isaac to be mindful of the dangerous health risks that may result if generators are not used properly.

Gov. Jindal: Today is Day to Take Precautions, Evacuate

Price Gouging Law in Effect Following State of Emergency Declaration

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