Hurricane Laura Update 8-28-2020

SOLID 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.