10.13.21 Update

Hurricane Ida Recovery

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Debris Removal

To date, over 600,00 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.

Power

The US Army Corps of Engineers has installed 1201 blue roofs in St. John. The deadline to apply for a blue roof is Friday, Oct 15. Apply at Blueroof.us or call 888-766-3258.
No changes from previous update:

Garbage

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
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
DisasterAssistance.gov or 800-621-3362
Businesses Recovery Center

Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Recovery Center is open in LaPlace on Mondays - Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at River Region Chamber of Commerce - 390 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace
Mobile Workforce/ Disaster Unemployment
The application deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Nov. 2, 2021: http://ow.ly/AfoZ50GePCV
Elderly Assistance for St. John residents

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

Boil Water Advisories

All Boil Water Advisories in St. John Parish are lifted.
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.
Curfew

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Levee Update

Parish President Hotard continues to meet monthly with the US Army Corps of Engineers on the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Levee Project
Early data show surge heights below WSLP design
Three contracts are underway including stockpiling clay and sand for use in levee construction.
A contract to construct access roads was awarded in August 2021.
Test sections have been recently awarded with additional construction anticipated in Spring of 2022.
These test sections, built along the levee alignment, will provide important information on what materials, and means and methods will best equip the Corps for construction.

Hurricane Ida Donations

Drop Off Site:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

REGALA Gym

200 REGALA Park Rd., Reserve
Non-perishable food, toiletries, cleaning supplies & water (clothing not accepted)
All items donated will go to Hurricane Ida relief in St. John Parish.

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