COVID-19 Daily Updates from GOHSEP

AMITE—In preparation for what is expected to be a Category 3 hurricane approaching the south Louisiana coast this weekend, Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller will open self-serve and ready-made sandbag locations at 15 locations throughout the parish effective this morning, Friday, Aug. 27.

Miller said self-serve sandbag stations will be set up at the[...]

Click HERE, HERE, and HERE  for an update concerning the heat threat today.

Overview:

WHAT: EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for max heat index readings up to 115 degrees. HEAT ADVISORY for max heat index readings near[...]

AMITE—Parish President Robby Miller announced today that Tangipahoa Parish will be utilizing two-way technology to help residents better navigate local roadways in emergency situations.

Miller said Tangipahoa Parish will be participating in the Waze for Cities program to help[...]

BEDICO—On Monday, June 15, 2021, a concerned citizen notified Tnaigpahoa Parish Government of an illegal dumping which occured on CC Road in Ponchoatula. The citizen observed an individual throwing garbage bags from[...]

Click HERE for an update concerning the severe weather threat today.

OVERVIEW:

WHAT: MARGINAL RISK of Severe Weather

WHEN: Mainly this afternoon and evening

WHERE: Much of south Mississippi and all of[...]