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Deceased Victims Update 9-23-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 841 deaths.
LDH News
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Health Officials Vaccinate Shelter Residents and Workers Across the State
Baton Rouge – In addition to the damage that Katrina wreaked upon Louisiana, she also left massive numbers of people displaced from their city and their homes for what could be quite a long time. While many of these displaced residents have found friends or family members to stay with, there are still large numbers of families who are living in shelters across Louisiana.
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Hurricane Katrina # 52 -- Health Department Seeks Help from Louisiana's Clergy
Baton Rouge – The Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) requests that clergy members in Louisiana who are willing to offer their pastoral counseling services immediately contact the Find Family Call Center at 225 709-7870.
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Hurricane Rita #3 --- Health Department Reminds Public of Boil Order Precautions During Storms
Baton Rouge --- Due to potential weather threats from Hurricane Rita, the state Department of Health and Hospitals wishes to remind citizens that if they experience water pressure loss during the storm, their system is considered to be on a blanket boil advisory until health officials notify the public that the water is safe for consumption.
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Hurricane Rita #4 - State Issues Precautionary Closure for ALL Oyster Harvest Areas
Baton Rouge –The Department of Health and Hospitals has closed all of the oyster beds that reopened last Friday in Terrebonne Parish and all areas west to the Louisiana-Texas state line known as Shellfish Harvest Areas 15 thru 28. This closure is being taken as a precautionary measure because of Hurricane Rita.
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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.
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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.