Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
Official Hurricane Information
Residents with flood or wind damage are encouraged to fill out the Damage Registration Form. Citizens should fill it out as completely as they can and click submit. Parish officials will be using the information they receive to assess the need for further state and federal help in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Parish Planning and Public Works departments will use the information to help alleviate future flooding and drainage issues. Parish officials will be announcing a telephone number for citizens without internet access to be used report their damage. 
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Debris Removal Information
At its regular meeting on September 18th, the Police Jury approved entering into debris removal and monitoring contracts relating to Hurricane Ike. It is anticipated that debris removal for residents living in unincorporated areas of Calcasieu Parish, will begin next week once designated debris disposal sites have been finalized. An announcement will be made in the near future regarding the start date for debris removal operations. In the meantime, residents are asked to adhere to the following guidelines and procedures for debris collection:
Please separate debris into the following five separate piles, each:
1.) Construction & Demolition Debris (C&D)
2.) Vegetation (Trees/Limbs)
3.) White Goods (washers/dryers, refrigerators, televisions & other electronics)
4.) Metals
Parish officials are asking residents to place their debris as close to the street as possible. Debris should not be placed in drainage ditches, streets or intersections that block the view of traffic. Residents should also be reminded that the debris removal contractor is not allowed by law to work on private property. Large piles of debris placed on private property that cannot be reached from the street will need to be pushed closer to the roadway.
The debris removal contractor is only collecting debris that is specifically related to storm damage. Some debris items may not be acceptable for pickup under the guidelines of the contract. Debris that originates from undeveloped properties or originates from commercial restoration activities is not eligible for collection. It is the responsibility of roofing and construction contractors to properly dispose of the debris from their projects.
Please avoid blocking drainage or creating a roadway hazard when stockpiling debris. Debris placed within the apparent road right of way near the back side of the ditch will be picked up.
For specific questions, call the Police Jury’s Public Works Department at 721-3700.
Parish Permit and License Information
For a temporary period of time, the Calcasieu Parish Permit Office is waiving fees for permits and inspections related to restoration of power following Hurricane Ike. The fee waiver relates to electrical permitting only.
Citizens of unincorporated areas within Calcasieu Parish are reminded that all construction work requires permits. This includes repairs and renovations resulting from storm damage, as well as electrical and plumbing work. Most recovery programs (i.e. – FEMA, SBA, Road Home) will require permits as part of eligibility criteria.
All individuals or companies wanting to do business within the Parish who do not possess a current occupational license issued by a governmental entity within Calcasieu Parish must first obtain an official Calcasieu Parish Temporary Work Permit signifying compliance with minimum criteria set forth relative thereto. Occupational licenses are also required for vendors who wish to sell equipment or supplies anywhere within the Parish.
For additional information on the permitting process, call 337-721-3610 or visit this site.
Damage Survey
Residents with flood or wind damage are encouraged to visit www.calcasieustorm.com to fill out a damage survey. Citizens may also report their damage by calling 721-3839 between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday.
Parish officials will be using the information they receive to assess the need for further state and federal help in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Parish Planning and Public Works departments will use the information to help alleviate future flooding and drainage issues. This information is being used only as an assessment of the damage and the number and website are not for individual assistance.
For individual assistance, residents are asked to address any questions to the appropriate state and federal agencies.
The Second Harvest Food Bank and Salvation Army will have additional mobile sites established for Cameron and Vermilion once it has been declared safe to enter those areas under mandatory evacuation and curfews have been lifted. Additional sites in parishes surrounding Calcasieu are available by contacting 211, visiting www.cppj.net or www.no-hunger.org and looking for the agency/feeding site information. Services available in the other southern parishes of Louisiana are available on the Second harvest website (www.no-hunger.org) or by contacting 211.
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For hurricane relief information
visit 310INFO.org
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________________________________________________________________ Important Phone Numbers:
*FEMA: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
CalcaShout All residents are encouraged to register
with CalcaShout for up-to-date emergency
messages. Information will be sent by
telephone and will be a recorded message,
e-mail and/or text message.
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