LDA is ready to assist as needed for members impacted by Hurricane Laura. Contact state office staff or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information and assistance.
ADA/LDA Survey for Hurricane Laura Impacted Dentists
LDA Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Link
Be prepared for Hurricane Laura. It's important to be prepared now and take the necessary precautions to protect you and your family. Be sure to include masks (and any other COVID-19 related supplies) in your hurricane preparedness kit this year. Go to GetAGamePlan.org for more tips and information. Find Hurricane Laura specific information from the Louisiana Governor's Office.
LDA Foundation Grants for Dentists for Disaster Relief
LDA grant applications can be found on our website at http://www.ladental.org/lda/dental-resources/lda-foundation.
The ADA offers support which may be helpful to dentists who may be affected by the approaching storm. This includes disaster preparation and recovery information for dental practices, through ADA’s Center for Professional Success. More information is at this link: ADA and ADAF Disaster Support
State of Louisiana Laura Updates and Resources
- Power outages
- Map provided by Louisiana Public Service Commission: https://lpsc.louisiana.gov/Outages/Map/8uv
- News and information on outages and restoration can be found on the right side of the page: http://www.lpsc.louisiana.gov/
- 9/2 Entergy statement on plan to restore power to Lake Charles, 1st of 7 transmission lines to be reenergized in 2 weeks https://www.entergynewsroom.com/news/entergy-louisiana-puts-plan-in-motion-bring-power-back-southwest-louisiana/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_term=entergyla-&utm_content=3647725196&utm_campaign=power_outages%2Frestoration
- 9/2 statement from Cleco on power restoration is attached
- Cell Service
- 9/1 Cell sites off line via the FCC https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-366601A1.pdf
- Water
- LDH provides links and information on Laura related outages and boil water advisories: https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/963
- 9/2 LDH list of water systems that are offline: https://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Center-EH/drinkingwater/WaterOutage_Laura_20200902_0830.pdf
- Highways and Debris Removal
- Debris Removal dashboard https://ds.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/f563081c62604593bd0ccdcb60efdcd8
- Hwy closures are tracked via the 511 page https://www.511la.org/map#:Alerts
- The Truckers page also has a list of closures http://perba.dotd.louisiana.gov/troubleboard.nsf/Trouble?OpenPage
- Impacts to oil and gas and chemical industries
- 9/2 Department of Energy briefing https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2020/09/f78/TLP-WHITE_DOE%20Situation%20Update_Laura_11.pdf
- 9/1 Platts list of companies that have declared force majeure and list of closures and restarts https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/petrochemicals/090120-more-declarations-of-force-majeure-for-polymers-in-lauras-aftermath
- Rail
- The UP has consistently provided updates via their site. Most of their track across Louisiana has been repaired. They are still facing power related issues in the Lake Charles area and have declared embargoes in the Lake Charles area. 9/2 update https://www.up.com/customers/announcements/customernews/generalannouncements/CN2020-46.html
