A STATEMENT FROM PARISH PRESIDENT KEVIN DAVIS
Beginning at 8:00 am Friday morning September 9, 2005, St. Tammany parish residents are allowed to return to the parish. I, along with Tammany mayors, police chiefs and the sheriff's office, thank all St. Tammany parish residents for their patience. At this time, approximately 36% of the parish has power. Water and sewer systems are coming back on-line.
Residents whose homes are safe for occupancy may return to their homes. If your home was flooded or received major damage, do not live in the home. You should return to the place to which you evacuated, stay with a friend or relative, or enter a Red Cross shelter. If it is possible for you to make contingency plans before you enter the parish, we encourage you to do so.
As of this morning, all St. Tammany Parish hospitals have power. Law enforcement officials have the parish under control. A curfew remains in place from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am.
Residents in the low-lying areas of the parish should be prepared to face major home damage or possible devastation. Many homes are destroyed in our coastal areas. Do not attempt to live or camp out in any of these areas. Flood waters carry mud that contain chemicals and other contaminants that pose serious health risks.
Yours truly,
Kevin Davis
Parish President
So now, Hubby and I are trying to decide if we should head back home maybe even as early as tomorrow. The water is still on a boil order, but I talked to a neighbor this morning and the grocery store opened back up and they have been busy re-stocking it. Also, several of the gas stations have reopened are are up and running. I think it's time to start heading back to face the music. We'll keep you posted as we make our decision.
3 comments:
La, the thing that would worry me is the contaminants in the air. Do you think you should give it some more time for the air to get healthier? Who knows what you and the kids would be breathing in. If that doesn't give you a reason to pause, I saw NOTHING about the drive thru daiquiri place being up and running. I'd wait for the daiquiri place at least! Another thought, how come it's not "police chieves"? Keep me posted on what you guys decide to do. I was about to send you something, so I will hold off until I know where you will be this week.
Yes, Devra, I realize the drive-thru daquiri window will probably not be open, especially since the sale of alchohol has been banned in the parish for a while, but it is a hardship that we are willing to accept.
We also do not have mail delivery in Slidell yet, but they are getting some mail into one of the post office branches that was not as badly damaged, and they say that residents can go down there and pick up mail. We just won't be able to stop at the daquiri shop on the way. ;-)
What about "Police Chieves" instead of "Police Chiefs"? Why is it not "chieves"?????
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