News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

September 14, 2021

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval September 14, 2021 to begin Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations to provide additional food aid to families impacted by Hurricane Ida. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approved a[....]

Tropical Depression Nicholas continues its slow trek across Louisiana bringing heavy rainfall and winds.  The potential for flash floods will linger across southern Louisiana into Thursday.  Despite the challenges brought on by Nicholas’ rain and thunderstorms, crews continued restoration efforts where it was safe to do so.  Power has been restored to[...]

Due to Tropical Storm Nicholas, Tangipahoa Parish could potentially receive a significant amount of rain from[...]

Tropical Storm Nicholas Update September 14, 2021 at 4PM CT

Changes from previous update:

• Areas of the highest rainfall has shifted eastward somewhat.

• Otherwise, no major changes[...]

Due to the approach of Hurricane Nicholas, President Robby Miller has filed a declaration of emergency for Tangipahoa Parish. Under the terms of the declaration which was signed Tuesday afternoon, Miller’s “state of emergency” order activates the parish’s Emergency Operations Center in Amite[...]