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• September 15, 2005

  BOIL ORDER UPDATE 9/15/05 - Boil Orders Lifted for Some Southeast LA Residents

  Baton Rouge – State health officials have issued an update to conditions of water systems in Southeast Louisiana that were seriously impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Boil orders have been lifted for some parish water systems. The boil orders, which were issued after a loss of pressure occurred in those systems, have been lifted since testing showed the water does not contain unsafe levels of bacteria and is safe to drink and use.

• September 15, 2005

  DHH Coordinates Disaster Pharmacy Services for Hurricane Katrina Victims

  Baton Rouge – Health care organizations providing medical care for Hurricane Katrina evacuees are eligible for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies through a new system established by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to collect and distribute donations.

• September 15, 2005

  September 15: Updated Number of Deceased Victims Resulting from Hurricane Katrina

  At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 558 deaths.

• September 14, 2005

  Deceased Victims 9-14-05

  At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 474 deaths.

• September 14, 2005

  DHH Begins Spraying for Mosquitoes in Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes

  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.

• September 14, 2005

  Health Officials Urge Restaurant Safety in Wake of Hurricane Katrina

  Baton Rouge – The Department of Health and Hospitals’ Sanitarian Services staff is prepared to begin inspecting Jefferson Parish food establishments, allowing those that are able to resume operations in the coming weeks.

• September 14, 2005

  Hurricane Katrina #50 --- State Contracts with Kenyon International Emergency Services

  Baton Rouge --- On behalf of the state of Louisiana, the Department of Health and Hospitals has contracted with Kenyon International Emergency Services to recover the bodies of deceased victims of Hurricane Katrina.

• September 14, 2005

  State Contracts with Kenyon International Emergency Services to Expedite Deceased Victims Recovery Process

  Baton Rouge --- On behalf of the state of Louisiana, the Department of Health and Hospitals has contracted with Kenyon International Emergency Services to recover the bodies of deceased victims of Hurricane Katrina.

• September 13, 2005

  09/13/2005 - Hurricane Katrina #49 - Aerial Mosquito Spraying

  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.

• September 13, 2005

  Deceased Victims 9-13-05

  At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 423 deaths.

• September 13, 2005

  Hurricane Katrina #48 - Boil Order Update - 9-12-2005

  Baton Rouge – State health officials have issued an update to conditions of water systems in Southeast Louisiana that were seriously impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Boil orders have been lifted for some parish water systems. The boil orders, which were issued after a loss of pressure occurred in those systems, have been lifted since testing showed the water does not contain unsafe levels of bacteria and is safe to drink and use.

• September 12, 2005

  Deceased Victims 9-12-2005

  At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 279 deaths.