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Deceased Victims Update 9-22-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 832 deaths.
LDH News
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Deceased Victims Update 9-21-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 799 deaths.
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Health Official Encourage Residents to Practice Safety in Evacuations
Baton Rouge – When evacuating for a hurricane it is very important to make personal health and safety the top priority. Health officials recommend that individuals pack as though planning for a five-day camping trip.
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Lake Charles Triage Number to Close
Baton Rouge – Due to existing telecommunications problems that resulted from Hurricane Katrina, the Lake Charles triage number has been closed. Citizens in that area who anticipate the special needs sheltering are encouraged to call the numbers for Alexandria, Baton Rouge or Shreveport.
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Deceased Victims Update 9-21-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 799 deaths.
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Hurricane Rita #1: LDH Opens Regional Triage Phone Numbers
Baton Rouge – Special triage telephone lines will be opened at 12:00 p.m. to accept the calls of citizens with special needs who are evacuating in anticipation of Hurricane Rita. Citizens with special needs who are seeking shelter must call the telephone number in their area BEFORE attempting to access a shelter. These numbers are listed below.
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Deceased Victims Update 9-19-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 736 deaths.
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Hurricane Katrina #51: Health Department Offers Private Well Water Testing in Southeast Louisiana
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 free bacteriological testing (for total coliforms and E. coli) for citizens, in Southeast Louisiana in Region IX who have private drinking water wells and systems.
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Deceased Victims Update 9-18-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 646 deaths.
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DHH Continues Spraying for Mosquitoes in Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina
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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Health Precautions Urged for People Returning to St. Bernard Parish
Baton Rouge – With the announcement that St. Bernard residents will be given the opportunity to return to their residences this weekend, Dr. Fred Cerise, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, stresses that caution must be used.
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September 16: Updated Number of Deceased Victims Resulting from Hurricane Katrina
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 579 deaths.