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LDH confirms 2 storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed 2 storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish.
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Hurricane Prep series: LDH offers tips to help Louisiana residents protect themselves and others during extreme heat conditions
As Louisiana continues to be under heat advisories, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is offering tips and strategies to help residents protect themselves and others during extreme heat conditions.
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2021 Mass Fatality Operational Response Plan
Mass fatality planning is part of an overall, all-hazards emergency preparedness and responseii performed in Louisiana by the Department of Health & Hospitals (DHH). DHH handles Emergency Support Function #8, and is inclusive of support agency in managing human remains, including victim identification and mortuary affairs. This Framework is refined and fully developed with the guidance of DHH staff, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), volunteers with DMORT experience, and the 64 parish coroners.
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Prepare Yourself…Prepare Your Family!
Emergency Preparedness Resource by LDH Bureau of Community Preparedness
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Hurricane Prep series: LDH encourages the public to take extra precautions when using generators to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
With hurricane season underway, the Louisiana Department of Health reminds the public about how to safely use a generator to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the event of a power outage.
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Louisiana Department of Health advises owners to prepare private water wells for hurricane season
Private wells are not regulated in Louisiana, leaving well owners responsible for all facets of disaster preparedness, protection and maintenance of their well.
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OCDD - Emergency Preparedness Information
After a disaster, people with disabilities need special assistance during their stay in emergency shelters. These resources provide guidance for care during emergency situations.
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LDH: Address mold problems before returning to your storm-damaged home
Almost all properties that were damaged by Hurricane Ida and subject to rain water will have mold growth in wet or damp areas. Mold is a serious problem that occurs when water enters and stays within a structure.
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Louisiana Department of Health recommends private water well owners disinfect drinking water following Hurricane Ida
Affected water wells must be first disinfected then thoroughly flushed before a sample of water is collected for analysis by the Office of Public Health, which has set up a temporary laboratory in Berwick.
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LDH: Hurricane Ida storm-related death toll rises to 26
Following a full review of cases since Hurricane Ida's landfall and the conclusion of several investigations, the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office has confirmed 11 additional storm-related deaths. This brings the death toll from Hurricane Ida to 26.
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Louisiana Department of Health shares generator safety reminders as carbon monoxide poisonings increase
According to Louisiana Department of Health syndromic surveillance, in the past week there have been 141 emergency department visits for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in Regions 1 (Greater New Orleans), 2 (Baton Rouge), 3 (River Parishes) and 9 (Northshore). Four individuals in Louisiana have died from carbon monoxide poisoning during and after Hurricane Ida.
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Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Protecting Hotel Rooms for First Responders, Health Care Essential Employees, and Utility Workers in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida
"Right now, the priority for the entire state of Louisiana is Hurricane Ida recovery, and we simply cannot afford to have any of our first responders, health care employees, or utility workers pushed out of their hotel rooms for any reason. It's unacceptable that those working around the clock to support our state would be kicked out on the streets," Gov. Edwards said.