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Curbside Recycling Suspended Until Further Notice in Unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte Due to the Spread of the COVID-19 Virus

Curbside recycling pick-up in Unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the town of Jean Lafitte will be suspended effective Saturday, March 21, 2020 due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus throughout the metropolitan area. Residents are advised not to place their bins curbside on Friday evening, March 20, 2020 for collection on Saturday, March 21, 2020. […]

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JEFFERSON PARISH DEPARTMENT OF SEWERAGE WARNS RESIDENTS NOT TO FLUSH DISINFECTANT WIPES OR PAPER TOWELS INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM

The Jefferson Parish Department of Sewage is warning residents not to flush disinfectant wipes and/or paper towels into the sewer system, keeping sewer systems up and running is crucial during the COVID-19 outbreak. People should not flush disinfectant wipes and/or paper towels down toilets. These materials clog drains, back up sewers and cause overflows and […]

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JEFFERSON PARISH ISSUES PROCLAMATION OF ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng has issued a Proclamation of Additional Measures for State of Emergency in order to timely and effectively meet the needs of the Jefferson Parish community and Jefferson Parish employees during the current COVID-19 outbreak. According to Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, “Everything we are doing right now is necessary […]

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Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing to be Offered to Healthcare Workers and First Responders at Two New Orleans Sites

Through a pilot program with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), COVID-19 testing will be offered at two drive-through “Community-Based Testing Sites” in the Greater New Orleans area to individuals who meet specific criteria. The City of New Orleans, with assistance from the Louisiana National Guard, will operate two sites in New […]

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COMPLIANCE WITH MAYORAL EMERGENCY ORDERS MANDATORY

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today reiterates that compliance with Mayoral emergency orders is mandatory. We must prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Orleans Parish, and it is vital that residents and visitors be vigilant in avoiding gatherings and practicing social distancing. All residents and visitors should take personal responsibility to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and remain in […]

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MAYOR CANTRELL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRAFFIC SAFETY

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement, encouraging residents to observe the rules of the road to prevent crashes and injuries: “We cannot stress enough the need for safety on our streets during this critical time. Adhering to all of the rules of the road is not only about obeying the law; it’s about […]

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BAYOU SEGNETTE, CHICOT AND LAKE BISTINEAU STATE PARKS TO BE USED AS STAGING AREAS IN EFFORTS TO SLOW SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN LOUISIANA

As part of the state’s efforts to combat the current Coronavirus pandemic, Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego is closed to the public, effective immediately. Because of its proximity to New Orleans, the area currently experiencing the most cases of the virus, the park is being staged as a possible overflow isolation area for suspected […]

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STATE MUSEUMS AND WELCOME CENTERS ACROSS LOUISIANA TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO AID IN PREVENTION OF SPREAD OF COVID-19

  Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser announced Monday that all nine state museum facilities across Louisiana will temporarily close to aid in the prevention of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Additionally, only the restroom facilities will remain open at welcome centers across the state, except in New Orleans and at the State Capitol where […]