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Deceased Victims Update 10-7-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 1003bodies. This is an increase from 988 recovered bodies on Oct. 6, 2005.
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EPA NEWS RELEASE: EPA Orders Companies Violating Safety Requirements to Stop Delivering Water
Today the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued emergency administrative orders requiring two companies that have been providing water to businesses in New Orleans to stop delivery out of concern that the trucks may contain hazardous constituents.
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Private Water Well Testing in Lafayette and Lake Charles Area
Baton Rouge - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Louisiana Rural Water Association is offering the public free bacteriological testing (for total coliforms and E. coli) for their private drinking water wells and systems.
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Boil Advisory Update - Health Dept. Removes Boil Advisory for Majority of East Bank of New Orleans
Baton Rouge – State health officials have issued an update to conditions of Louisiana water systems that were seriously impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Boil advisories have been lifted for some parish water systems, in particular the system supplying water to the east bank of New Orleans.
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Deceased Victims 10-06-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 988 bodies. This is an increase from 976 recovered bodies on Oct. 5, 2005.
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Deceased Victims 10-5-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 976 bodies. This is an increase from 972 recovered bodies on Oct. 4, 2005.
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DHH Begins Spraying for Mosquitoes in Grand Isle and Plaquemines Parish
Baton Rouge – The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has developed a management plan in anticipation of the hatching of mosquitoes and flies due to the massive flooding in the area. Mosquito control is needed to protect public health from nuisances and diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, as well as flies.
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Media Briefing with Dr. Louis Cataldie, Thursday, Oct. 6
Baton Rouge --- A media briefing with Dr. Louis Cataldie, medical incident commander for the recovery of deceased victims of Hurricane Katrina, will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Joint Field Operation Briefing Area, in Renaissance Park, which is located at 1500 Main Street in Baton Rouge.
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Media Briefing with Dr. Louis Cataldie, Thursday, Oct. 6
Baton Rouge --- A media briefing with Dr. Louis Cataldie, medical incident commander for the recovery of deceased victims of Hurricane Katrina, will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Joint Field Operation Briefing Area, in Renaissance Park, which is located at 1500 Main Street in Baton Rouge.
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Boil Order Update 10-4-2005
Baton Rouge – State health officials have issued an update to conditions of Louisiana water systems that were seriously impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Boil orders have been lifted for some parish water systems, including several in Calcasieu Parish and for the city of Lake Charles.
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Deceased Victims 10-4-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 972 bodies. This is an increase from 964 recovered bodies on Oct. 3, 2005.
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Boil Order Update 10-4-2005
Baton Rouge – State health officials have issued an update to conditions of Louisiana water systems that were seriously impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Boil orders have been lifted for some parish water systems, including several in Calcasieu Parish and for the city of Lake Charles.