PRESS RELEASES | Thursday, September 18, 2008

FEMA Expands Public Assistance Program Assistance to 20 More Parishes, at Request of Governor Jindal
At the request of Governor Jindal, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Gustav to add all remaining categories of Public Assistance (PA) for 20 additional parishes.

State government offices to remain closed in Cameron Parish Friday
Commissioner of Administration Angele Davis announced today that government offices will remain closed in Cameron Parish on Friday, September 19.

Governor Jindal Issues Order on Cameron and Terrebonne Parish Elections
Governor Bobby Jindal issued an executive order rescheduling elections for the parishes of Cameron and Terrebonne due to Hurricane Ike.

Governor Jindal Requests 100% Federal Cost Share for Displacement and Transitional Sheltering Assistance 
Governor Bobby Jindal sent a letter today to President Bush requesting 100% federal cost share for displacement assistance and transitional sheltering assistance.

Multiple Sites In Calcasieu, Cameron and Vermilion Parishes Providing Food, Supplies Thursday
The American Red Cross, Second Harvest Food Bank and others are providing hot meals, water, MREs, clothing and other supplies to residents of Calcasieu, Cameron and Vermilion parishes today.