Sep 12, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
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...
Sep 12, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
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...
Sep 12, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
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...
Sep 12, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
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.
Sep 11, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
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...
Sep 10, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
Town Officials and Emergency Operations Leaders met to discuss the progress of restoration efforts. Today, teams moved over 150 loads of sand and are still working to clear side streets on the West End of the island. Residents and property owners coming to the...
Sep 9, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
Community members, we are trying to get an estimated count of people who will be staying on the island. We will have our resource and supply center set up at Grand Isle School Gym down Ludwig Lane. Ms. Carol Doster is the leader of our resource center and can be...
Sep 9, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
For clarification, Grand Isle roads will be open starting tomorrow, Friday, September 10, at 7 am. We do not anticipate closing the roads again unless a major project needs to take place. In such event, we will give everyone prior notice. Additionally, you can bring...
Sep 9, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
This afternoon, Town Officials and Emergency Operations Leaders met to discuss the progress of restoration efforts. Teams on the East End have about 10 side streets left to clear. Teams on the West End have about 1 mile left of La 1 and several side streets to clear....
Sep 8, 2021 | COVID-19, Uncategorized
Daily meetings regarding restoration efforts have been moved to 6:00 pm. Public updates will be posted after meetings on the town’s website and Facebook page.