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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.
LDH News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Deceased Victims 9-14-05
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 474 deaths.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Deceased Victims 9-13-05
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 423 deaths.
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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.