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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 - 4:26 pm
PEARL — The following schools have now announced they will be open tomorrow, Sept. 3.:
· Harrison County Schools
· Biloxi Schools
· Long Beach Schools
· Gulfport Schools
Pass Christian Schools are pending.
Source: “Media Advisory: School Openings Update.” MEMA. 2 September 2008, 3:15 PM.
Tags:Biloxi school reopenings, Gulfport school reopenings, Harrison County school reopenings, Hurricane Gustav, Long Beach school reopenings, Pass Christian schools reopening
Posted in Harrison County, Mississippi | 1 Comment »
September 2, 2008 - 4:04 pm
PEARL –The following is the most up-to-date information reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency about impacts from Hurricane Gustav.
Power outages:
- 90,235 households without power.
- Entergy has 35,034 outages.
- Electric Power Associations of Mississippi has 46,332 outages.
- MS Power has 8,558 outages, but expects to have its customers back online by this evening.
- About half of the outages are in the lower six counties.
Road closures:
- Highway 90 in Harrison County remains closed.
- Highway 604 in Hancock County remains closed.
- Highway 607 in Hancock County remains closed.
- Natchez Trace Parkway closed from Jackson to Natchez.
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Posted in Amite County, Claiborne County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Lamar County, Mississippi, Pearl River County, Pike County, Wilkinson County | Leave a Comment »
September 2, 2008 - 3:41 pm
- One distribution site for ice, water and food has changed at this time. Menge Avenue and Second Street in Pass Christian is no longer a site. The new location is West Harrison Civic, 4470 Espy Avenue in Long Beach.
Source: “Media Advisory: Distribution Sites Update.” MEMA. 2 Septemeber 2008, 2:15 PM.
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September 2, 2008 - 3:16 pm
PEARL – Gustav evacuees who were transported by the Mississippi Department of Education’s school buses from Hancock and Harrison counties will be taken back to those counties tomorrow.
The transportation will be provided by Cline Tours Inc. beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Some residents may be taken to shelters closer to home depending upong the conditions in those counties.
Residents who decline the offer of transportation will be responsible for finding their own way home. Volunteers will begin the registration process at 2 p.m. today for those wanting the transportation.
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 Evacuees to Be Bused Back to Hancock and Harrison Counties Tomorrow.” MEMA. 2 September 2008, 2:00 PM.
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September 2, 2008 - 2:43 pm
PEARL — Food, water and ice will be distributed to residents in Hancock and Harrison counties beginning at 1 p.m. today from points of distribution sites at the following locations:
Harrison County:
- Crossroads Mall, U.S. Highway 49, north of Interstate 10, Gulfport.
- Menge Avenue, and Second Street, Pass Christian.
- Yankee Stadium, corner of Lee and Division streets, Biloxi.
- Rite Aid parking lot, 4031 Pops Ferry road, D’Iberville.
Hancock County :
- The Kiln ball field 18324 Highway 43, Kiln.
- Kmart, at the Fred’s old parking lot, 3044 highway 90, Waveland.
So far these are the only sites requested for the distribution of commodities. The distribution will be handled by the Mississippi National Guard. Additional sites may be added later based on continuing damage assessments or requests from local governments.
Communities where power is restored and where food water and ice are available from local retailer’s points of distribution sites will not be opened.
Source: “News Release: Points of Distribution Sites.” MEMA. 2 September 2008, 1:00 PM.
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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.
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September 1, 2008 - 9:04 pm
PEARL — Food, water and ice will be distributed to residents in Hancock and Harrison counties beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday from pointes of distribution sites from the following locations:
Harrison County:
* Crossroads Mall, U.S. Highway 49, north of Interstate 10, Gulfport.
* Menge Avenue, and Second Street, Pass Christian.
* Yankee Stadium, corner of Lee and Division streets, Biloxi.
* Rite Aid parking lot, 4031 Pops Ferry road, D’Iberville.
Hancock County :
* The Kiln ball field 18324 Highway 43, Kiln.
* Kmart, at the Fred’s old parking lot, 3044 highway 90, Waveland.
So far these are the only sites requested for the distribution of commodities. The distribution will be handled by the Mississippi National Guard. Additional sites may be added later based on continuing damage assessments or requests from local governments.
Communities where power is restored and where food water and ice are available from local retailer’s points of distribution sites will not be opened.
Source: “News Release: Points of Distribution Sites.” MEMA. 1 September 2008.
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