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Deceased Victims Released 10-21-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 1,056 bodies. This is an increase from 1,053 recovered bodies reported on Oct. 19, 2005
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Cameron Parish Health Unit Indefinitely Closed After Hurricane Rita Damages Facility
Lake Charles --- The Cameron Parish Health Unit was severely damaged during Hurricane Rita and will be closed until further notice. Staff from the Cameron Parish Health Unit will be working out of the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit in Sulphur, 201 Edgar St., beginning Monday, October 24.
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Deceased Victims Update 10-19-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 1,053 bodies. This is an increase from 1,035 recovered bodies reported on Oct. 14, 2005.
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Health Department Offers Tips for Home Mold Removal
Baton Rouge – As safe water supply and electricity have been restored to many of the areas affected by the recent hurricanes, many residents are returning to live in their homes. However, as they repopulate the area, many are encountering mold growth in their residences. The Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health wishes to offer citizens some basic guidelines for safe mold cleanup and removal.
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Calcasieu Parish Health Unit to Resume Some Services
Baton Rouge –The Calcasieu Parish Health Unit in Lake Charles will be providing Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition services to those clients who have appointments on Friday, October 21, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clients are being asked to keep their appointed times.
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Deceased Victims Update 10-14-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 1035 bodies. This is an increase from 1,025 recovered bodies reported on Oct. 12, 2005.
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Hurricanes and Flooding Can Cause Problems With Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems
Baton Rouge --- In the aftermath of a hurricane or flooding, some homeowners may be experiencing difficulties with sewage systems not functioning properly.
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Deceased Victims Update 10-12-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 1,025 bodies.
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St. Gabriel Facility Tour 10/14/2005
FEMA's release on the media tour of the St. Gabriel Forensic Facility, 10-14-2005.
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Gulf States Agree There Is No Need for Seafood Advisories
Click here for the release from Department of Environmental Quality's on seafood safety and water testing following Hurricane Katrina.
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Health Officials Urge Restaurant Safety in Wake of Hurricane Katrina
Baton Rouge – The Department of Health and Hospitals’ Office of Public Health, Sanitarian Services staff will continue to inspect food establishments in Orleans Parish, allowing those that are approved to resume operations and serve customers.
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Hurricanes Did Not Spawn Significant Increase in West Nile
Baton Rouge – Although the Department of Health and Hospitals today reports 30 new cases of West Nile virus, the recent hurricanes do not appear to have increased the disease in Louisiana, as some had feared.