Lafayette 2016 Flood Recovery
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Copied Lafayette Hilton Garden Inn 6:30 to 9:30 tonight
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Do you have have unanswered question about your recent flood insurance claim ? Kirmith Sonnier of Accord Services Inc. Will be hosting a free symposium in Lafayette at Hilton Garden Inn on Thurs 10/6 (tonite) & Fri 10/7 from 6:30-9:30pm. Kermith Sonnier has 52 years hands-on experience in construction, and…
Read MoreNOTICE: $500 MILLION IN FLOOD AID PASSES IN LAST MINUTE ACCOMMODATION, Joel Robideaux, Mayor-President Lafayette Consolidated Government
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NOTICE: $500 MILLION IN FLOOD AID PASSES IN LAST MINUTE ACCOMMODATION.
I'm pleased to report that a last minute accommodation between the parties in congress resulted in the $500 million in flood aid being passed by the Senate yesterday afternoon and by the House last night. The arrangement funds the…
Read MoreFLOOD DEBRIS COLLECTION CONCLUDES THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30!
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NOTICE: (PLEASE SHARE!) FLOOD DEBRIS COLLECTION CONCLUDES THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30!
Flood-affected residents within the City of Lafayette and unincorporated areas of the parish must move all flood-related debris to the curb or public right-of-way in time for this last collection on Friday.
Citizens within the City of Lafayette or…
Read MoreCopied::: Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline Oct. 18th.
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Copied::: Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline Oct. 18th.
Due to high call volume, the state encourages you to apply online at www.laworks.net. You may also apply by calling 866-783-5567 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Remember that DUA is different from applying for FEMA help and other forms…
Read MoreNOTICE: WASHINGTON PARTISANSHIP DOOMS EARLY FLOOD RELIEF PACKAGE. CALL FOR UNITED ACTION. Joel Robideaux, Mayor-President Lafayette Consolidate Government
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NOTICE: WASHINGTON PARTISANSHIP DOOMS EARLY FLOOD RELIEF PACKAGE. CALL FOR UNITED ACTION.
A partisan disagreement over the interim spending bill being considered by Congress has resulted in the removal of the $500 million Congressional appropriation for Louisiana and other federal disasters. The measure has failed to pass out of the…
Read MoreDONOR NEED REQUESTS
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Dear Donors,
Thank you so very much for continuing to help #RebuildLouisianaStronger!
www.lafayettela.recovers.org is spreading the word about items needed by our Louisiana residents, as well as, our local volunteer organizations supporting flood impacted families. Our site supports Lafayette parish, as well as, neighboring parishes making up the "Acadiana" region.
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Read MoreU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announcement, Joel Robideaux, Mayor-President Lafayette Consolidate Government
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I am pleased to have participated in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announcement today that it is providing Lafayette Parish with an early infusion of $1.9 million in disaster assistance in the wake of last month’s devastating flooding.
The announcement was made by HUD Principal Deputy…
Read MoreTo Donors: URGENT NEED REQUESTS
posted over 4 years ago by huntercous from Site Organizer/Admin
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URGENT NEEDS: The Cajun Green Cross, Cajun Army, Rebuild Together Acadiana are some of the volunteer organizations doing MUDOUTS (gutting, demo, and debris clean-up) for the flooded homes in Louisiana. There could be dangerous black mold in any of the houses.
- RESPIRATOR MASKS ARE NEEDED
- TYVEK SUITS ARE NEEDED
- PROTECTIVE…
Acadiana United distribution center will be open Tuesday from 10am - 3pm
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The Acadiana United distribution center will be open Tuesday from 10-3 with REPLENISHED stock. The location is 306 Stutes Rd. Duson, La 70529. Please bring a photo ID & a FEMA number.
We'd be happy to help you with the following items: Some medical supplies, water, toiletries, food/pantry items, cleaning…
Read Moreflood@lafayetteassessor.com NOW ACTIVE - LAFAYETTE PARISH
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flood@lafayetteassessor.com is now up.
Homeowners and business owners in Lafayette Parish with flood damage can now email in requests for reductions in assessments. Must include either FEMA claim form or flood insurance claim.
Requests can also be made in person at the Lafayette Parish Assessor's office or by phone at…
Read MoreFEMA hotel funding for flood victims extended - Story from KATC.com
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Posted: Sep 16, 2016 11:38 AM CDT Updated: Sep 16, 2016 11:58 AM CDT
At the request of the state, FEMA has approved a 30-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program in Louisiana. The program allows eligible Louisiana survivors of August’s severe storms and floods to stay in…
Read MoreFREE SERVICES - Acadiana NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
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From the Program & Education Director for NAMI Acadiana:
NAMI Acadiana is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the largest national mental health advocacy organization who is dedicated to improving the lives of those living with mental illness & their families.
I can attest to the…
Read MoreCAJUN GREEN CROSS - Parks, LA - SATURDAY, SEPT 17, 7am-6pm - St. Martin Parish Flood Relief
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On Saturday, September 17, the Cajun Green Cross will be set up at Cecile Rousseau Memorial Park, 1033-1035 Periou Street in Parks, LA near the Cypress Island area of St. Martinville, LA.
Cajun Green Cross will be serving Hot meals to victims of the flood. The location will serve as…
Read MoreNEED - 53' Refrigerated Trailer - Reefer
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We have an IMMEDIATE NEED of a 53' refrigerated trailer (reefer). It's for a 501C3 charitable organization. Need it by Tuesday, September 13, at noon.
Please email lafayettela.recovers@gmail.com to discuss if you are able to meet this donation.
Thank you
To Donors: GENERAL NEED REQUESTS
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Dear Donors,
Thank you so very much for continuing to help #RebuildLouisianaStronger!
www.lafayettela.recovers.org is spreading the word about items needed by our Louisiana residents, as well as, our local volunteer organizations supporting flood impacted families. Our site supports Lafayette parish, as well as, neighboring parishes making up the "Acadiana" region.
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Supporting Resilient Communities, Inc.
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Site Organizer/Admin
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Vermilion Economic Development Alliance
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Partners of the Heart, Inc.
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Our Saviors Church
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Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
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Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce
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Rebuilding Together Acadiana
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MotherBirth
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232-HELP, INc.
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The Salvation Army - Lafayette, LA
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The Cajun Cross
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The RESToration Center
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Word Ministries
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LA Flood Recovery
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Comeaux High School FFA Flood Relief
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Acadiana United
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UMCOR Acadiana
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La. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
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Blessing New Iberia
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West End Council of Neighborhood Associations, Inc. (WECNA)
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Cajun Green Cross
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The One Love Center
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Presbytery of South Louisiana
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Adopt a Flood Family
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huntercous
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