Be cautious of the approaching weather. The amount of rain we will receive will cause flooding. Due to sand on the sides of the roads, it won’t allow the water to drain. We advise low vehicles not to drive on LA-1 due to high water. Please be cautious. Due to the...

The Town of Grand Isle’s Building Department is out accessing damage to structures caused by Hurricane Ida. At this time, you are allowed to make minor repairs to keep the elements out of your home until our permit department is able to open. We are hoping to be...

Grand Isle’s Gas Department is currently accessing gas meter damage. They will be pressuring up gas lines to locate any lines that may need repairs. If anyone notices a strong gas odor in your area please have a street address and report it to 202-394-2087. Thank you!...

Sand and debris removal is still continuing on LA-1. Today the National Guard brought in more equipment to speed up the process. Also additional contractors arrived to pick up side street debris. In conjunction with removing pilings and down wires. Curfew is 10:00...

Town Officials and Emergency Operation Leaders met to discuss the progress of restoration efforts.   Removal of sand is still being continued, but with the weather we have been receiving it has made it very muddy and a little more difficult to maneuver around. We are...

The Jefferson Parish Water District has been working to restore water in our area. Now that the field survey is complete, agencies found that 2 of the substations supplying water from Lafitte to Grand Isle have been damaged. Contractors have been dispatched to...

The Grand Isle Police Department is working with JPSO, state police, and several other law enforcement agencies to patrol the island. There is a strong police presence on Grand Isle. With that being said, agencies are investigating any thefts on the island during this...

For clarification, Grand Isle roads will remain open to residents and property owners indefinitely. It is our goal to keep the roads open for our community to come back and rebuild. There are concerns that the traffic on the island will cause a slow down for the sand...

Grand Isle has set up a supply and resource distribution center at the Grand Isle School on Ludwig Lane. We have food, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and more for the public to have during this time. For more information call Carol Doster at 985.398.0017.

At today’s meeting, Town Leaders and Emergency Operations Leaders discussed progress.   We would like to THANK the community members who came in today and stayed off of LA 1 as much as possible. Our teams were able to work with minimal slow downs.   Sand Removal...