hurricane gustav

Livingston Files New Charges in Gustav Appeal

The Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Livingston Parish officials claim lies, bungling and withholding of information are grounds for reversal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's decision to deny $46 million in waterway cleanup costs Livingston incurred after Hurricane Gustav.

Work Strengthens Houma Hospital Against Future Storms

The Associated Press — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Repairs are underway to strengthen Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center against future hurricanes.

The work, which includes replacement of hospital freight elevators, windows and exterior walls, will be paid for with Federal Emergency Management Agency grant money and state infrastructure dollars.

Work on New Terrebonne Complex to Begin in 2013

The Associated Press — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:52:44 +0000

Construction on a new complex in Gray, La. that will house assorted Terrebonne government offices is scheduled to start sometime in 2013.

W. Feliciana jurors settlement debris lawsuit

The Associated Press — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:28:35 +0000

The West Feliciana Parish Police Jury has voted to give its attorney the authority to settle lawsuits related to Hurricane Gustav debris removal.

Livingston Parish will fight Gustav lawsuit

The Associated Press — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:55:31 +0000

Livingston Parish will hire a lawyer to defend a $53 million lawsuit against the parish over the costs of cleaning up after Hurricane Gustav.

NOPD Superintendent Riley says police "performed well"

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:24:55 +0000

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New Orleans Police Superintendent Warren Riley says his department performed well during Hurricane Gustav; he checked with the department's Public Integrity Division and no complaints have been filed against officers. He says officers will continue to concentrate on anti-looting measures. About 50 people have been arrested for multiple counts of looting, and the number of incidents is declining.

Mayor Nagin Evaluates Evacuation

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:59:15 +0000

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Mayor Ray Nagin is taking a look at how the city handled Hurricane Gustav, while keeping a close eye on the track of Hurricane Ike.

Lousiana National Guardsmen Affected by Gustav

Eileen Fleming — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:58:55 +0000

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While people in New Orleans get back to their routines after Hurricane Gustav, some in the Louisiana National Guard have put their own recovery on hold while they pitch in where they're assigned.

Hurricane Gustav Announcement/Information

Paul Maassen — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:26:08 +0000

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