10.10.21 Update

Published on October 10, 2021

Hurricane Ida Recovery Update

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Louisiana Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program:

The Governor recently announced that registration is now open for the Louisiana Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program, which will provide temporary housing to people in heavily impacted parishes where other sheltering options are currently unavailable.
For more information or to register for the program, visit idashelteringla.com or call (844) 268-0301

DSNAP:

Monday, October 11 - Residents with last names beginning with A-L

Tuesday, October 12 - M-Z

Wednesday, October 13 - A-Z (open to all last names)

To apply, call the Customer Service Center at 1-888-524-3578 on the day that coincides with the first letter of your last name between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Debris Removal:

To date, more than 570,000 cubic yards of debris has been collected in St. John.
Please be assured that if a resident is currently gutting their home, debris crews are making multiple passes and debris monitors continuously going through neighborhoods to determine where debris remains.

Garbage:

Blue Roof:

Over 800 total roof installs to date and 871 work orders are in progress. The deadline to apply for a blue roof is October 15 at Blueroof.us or call 888-766-3258

FEMA:

FEMA Disaster recovery centers are open daily including weekends from 9 am to 6 pm at Garyville Library Parking Lot – 111 Historic Front, Garyville and Edgard Library Parking Lot - 2979 Hwy 18, Edgard

Businesses Recovery Center

Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Recovery Center is open in LaPlace on Mondays - Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Located at River Region Chamber of Commerce - 390 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace

Mobile Workforce/ Disaster Unemployment

The Mobile Workforce Center will be REGALA Park, 194 REGALA Park Rd., in Reserve, tomororw, October 11th from 9am-6pm helping residents apply for disaster unemployment assistance.

The application deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been extended through Nov. 2, 2021: http://ow.ly/AfoZ50GePCV

No changes from previous update:

Elderly Assistance for St. John residents

• Call 985-536-4955 from 8am-4:30pm daily.

St. John Residential Water Bills for September will not be issued

Parish President Hotard announced that all September water bills which include water, sewage, garbage, ambulance, and mosquito monthly fees will be waived for September due to Hurricane Ida operational damage.
Residential water customers will not receive a September water bill but may receive, or have already received, a bill prior to September. If you receive a water bill for prior dates, please be assured that your next water bill will be waived.
Although Parish offices are currently closed to the public, customers can contact Utility Billing at 985-652-0542 for assistance.
Customers needing to pay a water bill can do so online at sjbparish.gov, via phone at 985-652-0542, or by utilizing one of the drop boxes at the Government Complex in LaPlace, Garyville Service Center, or Edgard Courthouse. All online processing fees have been waived during this time.

Boil Water Advisories

Permits

Permit fees for repairs and renovations due to hurricane damage have been waived until February 28, 2022.
Building permits are not needed for the following types of work:

Shingles, Sheetrock, Cabinetry, Flooring, Fencing, Doors, Siding, Trim and Painting.

Permits are only needed when structural repairs are made to the framing, roof, or electrical components of the house.
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 985-651-5565.

Safe Reconnect

If you sustained damage to your home or business electrical and/or gas systems and the utility was not able to reconnect service, please contact Planning & Zoning at Email safereconnect@stjohn-la.gov or call 985-651-5565.

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