Hurricane Laura Update 8-28-2020
28, Aug 2020SOLID WASTE
The following compactor sites are closed due to power outages.
Clear Lake
Pelican
Evelyn
Lula
South Mansfield
Benson
Oxford
All other sites are open.
Mundy Landfill is open.
ROADS
30+ DPPJ road closures due to fallen trees were reported yesterday. DPPJ crews are clearing the roads unless power lines are involved.
BUILDINGS
Maintenance is checking all buildings and properties. Only minor damage has been reported thus far.
OTHER
CLECO is staging up to 300 vehicles and associated disaster relief personnel at the DPPJ Industrial Park in Grand Cane. These individuals are working to restore power to residents and businesses throughout the region.
All other DPPJ departments are closed until Monday.