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Qualifying Residents Can Apply for Funding through ARRA

 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled for April 24

 

Lafourche Parish Gov't Launches Litter & Pollution Awareness Campaign

 

Parish Purchases Former Daily Comet Building for Future Thibodaux Library

 

Parish Seeking Volunteers to Assist with Christmas Tree Crib

 

Babin Appointed as Director of Public Works

 

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Qualifying Residents Can Apply for Funding through ARRA



Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled for April 24



Lafourche Parish Gov't Launches Litter & Pollution Awareness Campaign



Parish Purchases Former Daily Comet Building for Future Thibodaux Library



Parish Seeking Volunteers to Assist with Christmas Tree Crib



Babin Appointed as Director of Public Works



T. Baker Smith to Draft Drainage Master Plan for Lafourche



Local U.S. Census Office Opens in Houma



Côte Blanche Bridge to Close for Repairs on Jan. 20



Christmas Tree Recycling Program



Lafourche Schools Closed Monday, Boil Water Advisory Issued



Parish Offers Safety Tips, Assistance for Extreme Wintry Conditions



Christmas Comes Early for the Residents of Alidore



Lafourche Parish Flooding Update (12/17/09)



Valentine Bridge and Portion of Hwy 307 Closed



Parish Activates EOC, Opens Shelter in Raceland



Rainfall Causes Street Flooding in Northern & Central Lafourche



Parish Monitoring Excessive Rainfall



Lafourche Parish Youth Council Seeking Applicants



Lafourche Parish Government & Nicholls State University Team Up For Toy Drive



Galliano Pontoon Bridge To Close Nov. 24, 8AM - 1PM



Foster a Pet from the Animal Shelter for the Holidays



Barrios Building and Other Property For Sale



Thibodaux Recycle Bin Relocated



Lafourche Parish Update on Tropical Storm Ida



Lafourche Parish Declares State of Emergency Due to Hurricane Ida



Lafourche Parish Government Monitoring Hurricane Ida



Sanamo Appointed as the Director of Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities



Lafourche Parish Garbage & Trash Collecting Services Reminders



Tier Re-Entry Badge Online Application Now Available



Online Drainage Issue Form Now Available



Animal Shelter Asks for Your Vote to Help Win a $20K Grant



Lafourche Parish Government Seeks Volunteers to Help Report Street Light Outages



Lafourche Community Action Presents Fourth Annual Teen Expo



Public Hearings Set for CDBG Funds



Solid Waste Department RFP for Solid Waste Collection Services for the Parish of Lafourche, Including the Towns of Lockport and Golden Meadow, Excluding the City of Thibodaux



Lafourche Parish Government Purchases Old Mathews Wal-Mart Building



Lafourche Parish Government Receives Unqualified Audit Opinion for 2008 CAFR
View the 2008 Audit HERE.



Lafourche Parish Helps Fund Point-aux-Chenes Levee



Maintenance Contracts Aim to Complete LPG Work Orders



Relocation of Recycle Bins in Mathews and Galliano



Office of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal Issues Statewide Burn Ban



Parish Government Sets Meeting with Homeowners Regarding Acquisition and Elevation Projects



Register Your Email Address to Receive Updates on Storm Information and Evacuation Details for 2009 Hurricane Season



Office of Community Action Moves to Galliano Government Complex



New Galliano Government Complex to Partially Open Monday
Offices of Coastal Zone Management and the District Attorney will be First to Open



Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter and the American Humane Association Celebrate the 95th Annual Be Kind to Animals Week, May 3-9



Declaration of Emergency for Galliano Pontoon Bridge



Storm and Flood Debris Cleanup and Removal Info



LPG Finance Department and Lafourche Parish Assessor's Office to host Millage Workshop at Nicholls



Updated Flood Assessment and Lafourche EOC Info



President Randolph Declares State of Emergency



Lafourche Experiences Flooding Due To Heavy Rains



Galliano Pontoon Bridge Closed Indefinitely Starting March 10, 2009 at 5PM



President Randolph Selected to National Committee



Parish Officials Address Concerns Over DFIRMs



'Tis the Season to Recycle Your Christmas Tree!
Curbside Collection Days: January 8th thru 10th & January 15th thru 17th



FEMA Preliminary Flood Map Open House, January 14, 2009
>>Click here to view the maps<<



Lafourchegov.org Email Down for Scheduled Maintenance



Lafourche Parish Government Gathering Business Email Information to Improve Emergency Response



State Plans Appeal to Provide More Time to Study Flood Maps



Storm Debris Collection Update (Nov-3-08)
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2009 Operations & Maintenance and Capital Budgets Ordinance Proposed to Council at October 14, 2008 Regular Meeting



Storm Debris Collection Update (Oct-20-08)
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Household Hazardous Waste ‘Drop-Off Days’ Scheduled
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Storm Debris Collection Update
* Storm Debris Collection Summary
* Debris Collection Zone Map
* Zone Completion by Street




Self Debris Removal Sites Beginning Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
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Notice of Change of Polling Place PLAIN TEXT FORMAT



Burn Ban Lifted
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Storm Debris Collection Update (Sep-23-08)
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Lafourche Parish Council Sept 18 Emergency Meeting Agenda



T-Bois Lift Bridge to Now OPEN to Boat Traffic ONLY
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Disaster Recovery Center Expands Services in Mathews
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Operation Blue Roof Secondary Branch in Galliano Closes
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T-Bois Lift Bridge to Remain Closed to Boat Traffic
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Mathews
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Galliano Food Stamp Location at Capacity for Monday
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Lockport Boat Launch Closed
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Curfew to Remain in Effect for the Town of Golden Meadow
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Lafourche Parish Curfew Lifted
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Lafourche Parish Council Sept 15 Emergency Meeting Agenda



Lafourche Distribution Sites Closing Through Hurricane Ike
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Galliano Food Stamp Application Site
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Government Offices to Re-Open on Monday, September 15th
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Thibodaux H.S. & Central Lafourche H.S. Shelters Closed
Larose Civic Center Remains Open
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Lafourche Parish Declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Ike:
Mandatory Evacuation Called for South of the Leon Theriot Floodgates
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New Food Stamp Application Locations on Thursday
Larose-Cut Off Middle School Site Will Be Closed
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CORRECTION: Food Stamp Applications will NOT be available at Peltier Park
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Food Stamp & Blue Roof Program Locations Set Up for Today
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Attorney General Gives Tips to Consumers to Avoid Post-Storm Scams
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Lafourche Curfew Time Changed: 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.
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Trash Pickup Resumes Today, Debris Removal Continues
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Boil Advisory Lifted for Most of Lafourche
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Lafourche EOC and Government Offices Move to New Location
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CORRECTION: Galliano Site will NOT MOVE
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Galliano Distribution Site Moved to South Lafourche High School
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Larose Floodgates Opening at 7PM
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Parish District Court, Thibodaux City Court Closed Through Sept. 12
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Four Distribution Points Set Up for Saturday
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Curfew Still in Effect
All 3 Lafourche General Hospitals Now Have Power
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Power Returns to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
All 3 Lafourche General Hospitals Now Have Power
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Four Distribution Points Set Up for Friday
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Power Restored to Two Hospitals and Some Residents
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4th Distribution Site Added in Lockport
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Parish Sets Up 3 Distribution Sites in Lafourche
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FULL LAFOURCHE PARISH UPDATE
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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911 Service Details
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Lafourche Parish Garbage & Trash Services,
Storm Debris Cleanup & Removal
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Animal Restrictions at Parish Shelters
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Burn Ban in Effect until Further Notice
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Shelters Opening at Larose Civic Center & Thibodaux High School
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Residents Should Boil Water as a Precaution
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Lafourche Parish Residents Can Return at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday
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Lafourche 911 Service Restored
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CLOSINGS: Floodgates ~ LA-1 S. of Floodgates ~ LA-24 at Intracoastal
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No Flooding in S. Lafourche Levee System
Re-Entry Decision by Tuesday
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TIER 1 Responders Granted Access
Curfew Still in Effect
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Lafourche Officials Begin Assessing Damages
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Evacuations Continue, Levee Concerns Arise
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Curfew Set for 6:00 P.M. Sunday
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12 Noon is Last Chance for Transportation Assistance
Thibodaux High School is the only Marshalling Point
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911 Service to Shut Down at 6:00 A.M. Sunday
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Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for ALL of Lafourche Parish
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Mandatory Evacuation Ordered South of the Floodgates
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Sandbags Available at ALL Field Offices, 7AM
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Change in Pet Evacuation Plan
Evacuees will be brought to Marshalling Point, not Animal Shelter
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Lafourche Issues Emergency Evacuation Pet Plan
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Special Needs and Transportation Assistance
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Lafourche Parish Evacuation Details
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DHH News Release: Telephone Lines Activated For Medical Needs Shelters



Lafourche Parish Declares State of Emergency, Issues Evacuation Schedule
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Sandbags Available at ALL Field Offices (PDF)
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Lafourche Parish Monitors Tropical Storm Gustav (PDF)
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Click here for Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Info



Click here to view Hurricane Preparedness Public Service Announcements from Governor Jindal, Coach Les Miles, and Better Than Ezra!



FEMA Preliminary DFIRMs Now Available for Viewing and Download



Bid Opening for Bayou Lafourche Salt Water Control Structure Receiving Structure and Steel Barge rescheduled for September 10, 2008



LPG Offices Switch to Four-Day Work Week
New Hours:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Monday - Thursday




BID NO. # Nuisance Abatement 2008 - Annual Service Contract for Nuisance Abatement of Grass Cutting of Vegetation and Debris Removal (2008)



Lafourche Parish Government Seeks Applicants for Finance Director Position
DEADLINE: June 16th, 2008



ATTENTION: ALL LPG Employees
Important Information About May 16th Payroll



Solid Waste Department Now Soliciting Proposals for…
1. Disaster Debris Removal & Recovery Services,
(see also, Addendum to DR2008-01),
and
2. Monitoring of Disaster Generated Debris Removal, Management and Technical Assistance
for the Parish of Lafourche, including the towns of Lockport and Golden Meadow, excluding the City of Thibodaux.
Click HERE for Lafourche Parish Debris Removal Map.



Public Meeting of the LAFOURCHE PARISH
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
scheduled for Wednesday,
May 21, 2008 @ 6:00 PM



2007-2008 Travel Forms and Documentation Added to Finance Department Page



LPG Finance Department to host State Travel Guidelines Workshop in Raceland



Lafourche Parish Government Seeks Applicants for Appointed Positions in Administration
DEADLINE: March 26th, 2008



Lafourche Boards and Commissions Membership Information Updated



Lafourche Parish Government Seeks Applicants for Appointed Positions in Administration
DEADLINE: March 13th, 2008



Report a Road or Drainage Problem With Our New Online Work Order Request Form



20 Sites Cleared Through Nuisance Abatement Program



Year-to-Date and Monthly Financial Reports as presented to the Parish Council



2008 Operating, Maintenance & Capital Budgets as adopted by the Parish Council at December 11, 2007 Regular Council meeting



Lafourche Parish Continues to Monitor Tropical Depression #10



Lafourche Monitors Disturbance in the Gulf



Lafourche Parish Introduces Tiered Re-entry Process



Recycling Drop-Off Program Offered at Wal-Mart Supercenters



Click HERE to visit our Animal Shelter Adoption page



Lafourche Parish Council Accepting Applications for Council Clerk Position



Lafourche Parish Head Start Receives Certificate of Excellence



Parish President Cleared of Ethics Charges



President Randolph Reacts to White House Morganza Decision



Occupational/Business License Applications now available online!



ATTENTION Vendors: Lafourche Parish Bids & RFP Deadline Calendar now available online



Important Notice to Lafourche Residents RE: 2007 Garbage and Trash Collection Services



Thibodaux High to Remain Polling Place for March 31st Election



Lafourche Announces Grand Opening of Animal Shelter



Public Hearing Scheduled April 10th, 2007 re: Proposed Ordinance for Millage Renewal







New Weight Limit Posted for Cote Blanche Bridge



Lafourche Commends Oil Exploration Company for Coastal Restoration Plans



'Tis the Season to Recycle Your Christmas Tree!
Collection Days: January 10th - 12th and January 17th - 19th



Lafourche Parish Council Issues Request for Proposals for Annual Audit



New Bridge Curfews Effective January 22, 2007



USDA Commodities Distribution Scheduled for Tues, Jan. 30th, 2007



Christmas Tree Recycling Pickup Schedule & Drop-Off Locations



Community Action Needs YOU!... Click here to learn more about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program



West Nile Virus Information & Prevention Tips



Valentine Bridge & T-Bois Bridge Closed to Vehicular Traffic



Overnight Rainfall Causes Flooding in Areas of Lafourche



Animal Shelter Administrative Building Moved to Shelter Location



Community Action Receives Extra Funding for Services in Winter Months



Lafourche Community Action Hosts Free Credit Training, Wednesday, November 8, 2006



LPG Installs Lafourche on the Move Wal-Mart Walking Track



USDA Commodities Distribution Scheduled for Tues, Nov. 28th, 2006



T-Bois Bridge Closed Due to High Tides



Sugar Mill Road Closes for Railroad Crossing Repairs



Permits Office Temporarily Closes to Implement New Software



Lafourche Head Start Celebrates Martin Luther King Site Reopening



Laura Street in Point-aux-Chenes Closed for Road Work



Planning Commission Vacant Positions



BTNEP Planting at Downtown Thibodaux Greenspace



Cote Blanche Bridge Closed for Inspection, August 31, 2006



Road Work Continues in Raceland and DesAllemands



Notice to Property Owners - FEMA Demolition of Structures



Extra Crews and Equipment Mobilized to Expedite Debris Cleanup



State OEP Releases 2006 Evacuation Map, Parish Distributes



Lafourche Prepares for 2006 Hurricane Season, Emergency Events



Recent Rainfall Allows LPG to Lift Suggested “Burn Ban”



Lafourche Parish Government Urges Caution with Fireworks



Lafourche Community Action Hosts Second Annual Teen Expo



Raceland Liftspan Bridge Closed for Repairs



Cote Blanche Bridge Inspection Time Change



Lafourche on the Move 2006 June Event



Lafourche To Begin Additional Road Work in Raceland-Des Allemends Area



Cote Blanche Bridge Closed for Inspection



Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter to Open May 24th

Click HERE to visit our Animal Shelter Adoption page.



Lafourche Parish Community Action Awareness Month



Council Meetings to be televised on Charter Cable Channel 56 on Mondays at 6:30pm



Department of Public Works May 2006 Press Release



Parish Right-of-Way from Golden Meadow Boat Launch to Catfish Lake



Board of Health Opens Satellite Office in Raceland



First of three Lafourche on the Move events scheduled for 2006… More Info



Due to Drought, Parish President Urges Residents to Stop Outdoor Fires



Replacement of the St. John Bridge in Thibodaux to begin Monday, April 17th



Hurricane Rita Surge Inundation and Advisory Base Flood Elevation Maps



Notice of Public Hearing regarding new building codes in Lafourche Parish
Click here to view the Proposed Ordinance in accordance with Act 12 of the Louisiana Legislature’s 1st Extraordinary Session, 2005



Important Notice to Lafourche Residents RE: Garbage and Trash Collection Services



Information on Debris Removal from Private Property and Demolition of Unsafe Structures



U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA begin announce Operation Blue Roof in Lafourche Parish...More Info



2005 Hurricane Press Releases and Emergency Preparedness Updates can be found HERE.



LPG Finance Department & Lafourche Parish Assessor's Office to host 2nd Annual Millage Workshop at Nicholls



LPG Finance Department and Lafourche Parish Assessor's Office to host Millage Workshop at Nicholls...More Info



2006 Proposed Budget available for download



Sen. Bobby Jindal's S.O.S. (Save Our State) letter to Sen. Jeff Bingaman's Energy Bill Objection for Louisiana...More Info



Lafourche on the Move follow up event scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 5 pm at the Chackbay Senior Citizens Center has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 5 pm....More Info



"Bayou Soldiers Fund" Established for Fallen Soldiers from Lafourche and Terrebonne



Tier Re-Entry Badge Criteria and Application Form