If you live in or own a business in Jefferson Parish (East Bank or West Bank) and had water or structural damage from Hurricane Gustav, the parish wants to know about it!
Jefferson Parish officials are attempting to gain an accurate count of damaged properties in order to apply for federal assistance should it become available. Also, the parish is working on building a database of areas that are flood prone to help in planning future drainage projects. Everyone in the parish could benefit in the future if you take the time to report your damage today.
Reports from both incorporated and unincorporated areas will be taken by the Jefferson Parish Department of Citizens Affairs from 8 am to 5 pm daily. You can reach the department at (504) 736-6000 or (504) 736-6100. While the phone lines will be open until further notice, I recommend that you report your damage as quickly as possible to avoid being left out!
Additionally, Citizens Affairs is continuing to take reports of sewer backups in the parish at (504) 736-6100. To keep up with the latest news releases, visit www.jeffparish.net.
Thank you to the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors® for passing this information along.
Copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel and West Bank Living. All rights reserved.
Lisa - It's great to see that Jefferson Parish officials and New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors are working together to provide this information to its home and business owners.
Hi Ladybug! I'm so glad to see you posting. How is everything? Did you have any damage to your home? I prayed for you!
GBU, Lisa!
Donna, if it means that the area can receive some of the help needed, EVERYONE needs to participate. I'm just helping get the word out :)
Elizabeth, we are good - back at home, safe and sound, just trying to help the folks that need it! Luv ya!
Please give extra credit to our parish employees who HAVE to stay and are rarely compensated for their efforts while sending their own families to safer places.
Anonymous, you are absolutely correct and I did not intend to slight those dedicated employees - I know from personal experience, since my husband is a retired police officer, that no matter what happens those who are in public service don't have the luxury of evacuating to a safe place with all (or most of) the comforts of home.
I sincerely appreciate each and every person who stays behind to help others and hope that all of our other citizens feel the same way.
I would imagine the Westbank had more damage than the Eastbank. I know Houma was torn up pretty bad. I had a client move down there this year and she had some damage.