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September 5, 2008 - 12:21 pm
Hello all,
We realize that many of you are still searching for the most updated, post-disaster information from your parishes or counties, and we want to help.
With Tropical Storm Hanna and Hurricane Ike, we’re operating more blogs to help the communities in the storms’ tracks. We have to sign off on the Hurricane Gustav blog for now, but, we can direct you folks to the right places for your needed information:
- For Louisiana citizens, the state of Louisiana is routinely updating this site with press releases: http://emergency.louisiana.gov/ You can find information on school closures, FEMA help, food stamps, POD’s, and other important post-disaster resources there.
- For Mississippi citizens, the state of Mississippi is routinely updating its Mississippi Emergency Management site with post-disaster information.
- Local media, such as radio and television outlets, typically provides updated local information.
- Visit your local emergency management/government web site for recovery effort and community information. You can find a list of Louisiana emergency management sites here: http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/linkpages/parishpa.htm
- For free hurricane preparedness resources, including articles on how to clean up after flooding, how to clean out refrigerators and freezers after a power outage, and how to cope with disaster, please visit us at OneStorm.
- If you still cannot find the information you need, you can e-mail me at Heidi@onestorm.org and I will answer you as quickly as possible.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback we’ve received from the affected counties and parishes. It has truly been a pleasure to bring information to the communities that need it most.
Sincerely,
Heidi and Chris
Tags:Hurricane Gustav, Louisiana school closures, Mississippi disaster aid, Louisiana disaster aid, Hurricane Gustav food stamps
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September 3, 2008 - 11:18 am
PEARL –The following is the most up-to-date information reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency about impacts from Hurricane Gustav.
Distribution sites
· The Harrison County point of distribution sites for ice and water have closed and are not scheduled to re-open because of the slow turn out at designated distribution points.
The following sites are still open until local authorities no long request them:
- The Kiln ball field 18324 Highway 43, Kiln.
- Kmart, at the Fred’s old parking lot, 3044 highway 90, Waveland
Power outages:
· 44,841 total outages statewide.
· Entergy: 17,944 outages
· Electric Power Associations of Mississippi: 26,896.
· MS Power had 1 power outage as of 6:27 a.m.
· Most outages are still in the south/southwest parts of the state.
Road closures:
· Highway 90 in Harrison County is now open
· U.S. Highway 98 between Summit and Bude is closed for road repairs. Only local traffic will be allowed in that area. There are signs located at U.S. 98 and I-55 in Summit and at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Highway 184 in Bude to inform the public of the closure.
· Highway 604 in Hancock County remains closed.
· Natchez Trace Parkway closed from Jackson to Natchez.
· Highway 556 and U.S. 98 is open to traffic.
· Highway 51 at Lake Dixie Springs is open to traffic.
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Posted in Adams County, Amite County, Claiborne County, Franklin County, George County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Lamar County, Lawrence County, Lincoln County, Madison County, Marion County, Mississippi, Pearl River County, Pike County, Stone County, Walthall County, Wilkinson County | Leave a Comment »
September 2, 2008 - 7:25 pm
PEARL – Governor Haley Barbour announced today that he has requested a federal disaster declaration because of the Hurricane Gustav.
“Although Mississippi was as prepared as possible to respond to Hurricane Gustav, this incident is of such severity and magnitude that supplementary federal assistance will be necessary,” Governor Barbour said Tuesday.
Based on the Governor’s request, President Bush may declare that a major disaster or emergency exists, thus activating an array of Federal programs to assist in the response and recovery effort.
Governor Barbour is specifically requesting the following federal assistance:
- The Individuals and Households Program for 16 counties that experienced hurricane force winds and power outages: Adams, Amite, Franklin, George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pearl River, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wilkinson. Counties may be added once preliminary damage assessment data is finalized.
- Disaster Food Stamp Program for those 16 counties.
- Disaster Unemployment for those 16 counties.
- Small Business Administration disaster loans for those 16 counties. Additional counties may be requested for SBA once additional Preliminary Damage Assessments are finalized.
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program statewide.
For more information call MEMA’s Public Information Line at 866-519-MEMA or the Media line at 866-920-MEMA or visit www.msema.org.
Source: “News Release: Governor Barbour Requests Federal Disaster Declaration.” MEMA. 2 September 2008, 5:00 PM.
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Posted in Adams County, Amite County, Franklin County, George County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Lawrence County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Pearl River County, Pike County, Stone County, Walthall County, Wilkinson County | 5 Comments »
September 2, 2008 - 10:53 am
PEARL –The following is the most up-to-date information reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency about impacts from Hurricane Gustav.
Power outages:
- 84,173 households without power. Entergy has 20,034; Electric Power Associations of Mississippi have 14,936 and MS Power has 49,203.
- Pearl River has 10,230 outages. Hancock has 16,401. Harrison has 15,610. Jackson has 1,096. These counties make up 43,327 of the outages statewide.
- Wind gusts in some areas are delaying the process of fixing some outages.
Road closures:
- This information is constantly changing. Please contact the Mississippi Department of Transportation for details. Highway 90 in Harrison County remains closed. Highway 90 in Pearlington in Hancock County is open. Highway 604 in Hancock County is closed.
Boil water notices:
- Adams, Franklin, Wilkinson, Hancock and Harrison counties.
Shelters:
- There are 108 shelters housing 14,508 evacuees.
- Of the total shelters, 64 are open and 44 are full.
- The shelter population in the lower six counties is 1,207. George County shelters have closed.
- Jackson County shelters are expected to close later today.
For more information call MEMA’s Public Information Line at 866-519-MEMA or the Media line at 866-920-MEMA or visit www.msema.org.
Source: “News Release: Gustav Update.” MEMA. 2 September 2008, 9:00 AM.
Tags:Hurricane Gustav, Mississippi shelters, Hancock County road closures, Harrison County road closures, Harrison County power outages, Jackson County power outages, Hancock County power outages, Highway 90 closings, Mississippi and Gustav damage, Adams County boil water notice, Wilkinson County boil water notice, Hancock County boil water notice, Harrison County boil water notice, Franklin County boil water notice, Jackson County shelters
Posted in Adams County, George County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Mississippi, Pearl River County, Pike County, Wilkinson County | Leave a Comment »
September 1, 2008 - 5:33 pm
PEARL – The following are the most recent updates reported to MEMA about how Hurricane Gustav..
Curfews:
* Harrison County is enforcing a “strict” curfew until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy said the curfew will be re-evaluated in the Tuesday and could be extended.
* Hancock County is also enforcing a curfew until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
* Jackson County has a curfew in place until 6 a.m. as well.
* Local law enforcement in all three counties are warning violators of the curfews they could be arrested.
Traffic:
* MDOT would like to remind people that it is critical to remain out of the affected coastal areas so debris can be cleaned up, services restored and damage assessments can be made.
* The debris has been cleared from the roadway and Interstate 59 from Highway 53 to the Louisiana State line is now open.
* Highway 43 north of Picayune is now open.
* Highway 613 south of Interstate 10 in Jackson County is closed due to trees down on the roadway in various locations. MDOT crews are working to remove the trees from the roadway. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and take an alternate route for travel.
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Tags:Hurricane Gustav, Mississippi traffic, Mississippi power outages, Mississippi road closures, Jackson County road closures, Jackson County curfew, Harrison County curfew, Hancock County curfew, Mississippi county curfews, Highway 43 traffic, I-59 road closure, Jackson power outages, Harrison power outages, Lincoln County power outages, Lincoln County road closures
Posted in George County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Lincoln County, Madison County, Mississippi, Pearl River County, Pike County, Stone County | Leave a Comment »
September 1, 2008 - 4:28 pm
PEARL – The following is the latest information reported to MEMA about impacts from Hurricane Gustav.
- National Hurricane Center: reports storm surge reached 6.5 feet in Pascagoula and 11 feet in Waveland. Water started receding an hour ago.
- Pearlington: About 100 homes are flooding in the Pearlington area in Hancock County. No reports of anyone occupying those residences at this time.
- Jackson County: Highway 613 south of I-10 is closed because of debris. MDOT is now dispatching crews from Hattiesburg to begin clearing roads.
- Power outage update: 47,240 are without power in the lower six counties including Pearl River, Stone, George, Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties.
- Pike County: scattered power outages throughout the city of McComb, Summit, Magnolia, and Osyka and Central and southern part of the county; 1 fatality due to auto accident.
- Madison County: Scattered power outages reported.
For more information call MEMA’s Public Information Line at 866-519-MEMA or the Media line at 866-920-MEMA or visit www.msema.org.
Source: “News Release: Gustav Mississippi Update.” MEMA. 1 September 2008, 1:30 PM.
Tags:Hurricane Gustav, Mississippi and Gustav, Mississippi power outages, Hancock County flooding, Mississippi flooding, Jackson County road closures, Waveland flooding, Gustav damage, Gustav and Mississippi damage
Posted in George County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Madison County, Mississippi, Pearl River County, Pike County, Stone County | Leave a Comment »
