Bridge Closure: Newport Bridge is completely closed due to emergency repairs.The repair work is expected to take place through August 10th, weather permitting.
Published on September 13, 2021
Monday, September 1, 2021, Update
FEMA
Blue Roof
Distribution Sites Water, ice, MRES & tarps available daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. via drive-thru at:
Other assistance
Elderly Assistance for St. John residents
Garbage/Debris Removal
Power
- Crews continue to push forward with restoring power in St. John Parish. With the upcoming rain the next few days things may slow down just a bit, but Entergy will continue to work around those conditions as safely as possible.
- Entergy has started transitioning resources to the Eastbank of St. John Parish now that the West Bank is almost completely restored.
- By the end of the day, Entergy will have 90% of the feeders energized on the Westbank of St. John Parish and will be making efforts to restore the remaining 10% daily.
- Entergy is also making a presence in the neighborhoods north of Airline Hwy including Belle Pointe, New Era, Sugar Ridge, Belle Terre, Riverlands, and Cambridge Subdivisions
- Entergy has started moving personnel and equipment to these areas to continue the restoration efforts.
Energized Areas
Plans for Crews Working 9/13/21
Water/Sewer
Unemployment Information
Safe Reconnect of Utilities
Temporary Housing
Roads
Generator Safety
Contractor Fraud
Some of the best ways to avoid contractor fraud is to:
Curfew
Donations