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Official statement regarding travel to Grand Isle
Grand Isle is continuing to work and clear roadways. With the progress that has been made, we will be moving into the next phase of recovery. For the next two days (Friday, September 3 from 7am to 7pm and Saturday, September 4 from 7am to 7pm) our residents and...
Important update from the town of Grand Isle
Grand Isle is continuing to work and clear roadways. With the progress that has been made, we will be moving into the next phase of recovery. Our residents and property owners will be allowed to come in, assess damages, grab personal belongings, and secure your...
Mayor David Camardelle calls for Mandatory Evacuation for the Town of Grand Isle
The Mandatory order goes into effect at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021. Residents and camp owners are to bring vehicles, boats and campers off the island as this storm is expected to bring high tides and heavy rainfall. Everyone should be leaving Grand Isle by...
Tropical Storm Ida voluntary evacuation
As Tropical Storm Ida enters the Gulf of Mexico and the projected path is Louisiana, Mayor David Camardelle called a voluntary evacuation as of 6:00 p.m. August 26, 2021. All campers/ rv's and boats need to evacuate. Grand Isle School is cancelled August 27, 2021....
Storm Advisory
First priority for the Town of Grand Isle elected officials is the safety for all. Town officials are not issuing a voluntary or mandatory evacuation at this time. Please be aware and be prepared to experience the following. 1.) You may experience high winds that may...
Debris Removal will take place this Saturday, May 15, 2021
All debris from April 13, 2021 "wake low" storm will be removed this Saturday, May 15, 2021. Please have all debris next to your street, clear of all utility meters and electricial poles. Two trucks will be working Chenier and Grand Isle area.
Electricial and Drainage update
Electricial update: Entergy is replacing two broken poles that feed the Grand Isle Substation. Weather permitting they will be able to energize Grand Isle Substation that feeds the back east side of the island by this evening. Drainage update: Most areas are dry and...
Hundreds of Louisiana irises were just planted in Grand Isle — and they’ll bloom in few weeks
March 2, 2021, The Advocate, by Halle Parker, Staff Writer More than 500 giant blue Louisiana irises rescued from a plot slated for development have found a new home in the wetlands along the Nature Conservancy’s Lafitte Woods Preserve nature trail in Grand Isle....
Covid-19 vaccine in Grand Isle
March 3, 2021 Jefferson Parish and Ochsner are teaming up again with providing the Covid-19 vaccine. Any resident here in Grand Isle that meets the guidelines below and wishes to get their 1st round, please call Janet Scardino at 985-787-3196 to schedule your vaccine....
COVID-19 Testing
Testing for the Covid-19 virus will be done again here in our community. Ochsner will be coming to the Grand Isle Community Center on January 27, 2021 from 9 AM to 1 PM.