UPDATE: CThe Louisiana National Guard's POD (Point of Distribution) in Morgan City is closing today, Saturday, at 5 p.m.
Officials say that Saturday is the last day of the POD, and residents are urged to reach out to other sources available that are in need of assistance.
Here's the list of other resources:
Catholic Charities of Acadiana
Assistance, such as elderly/disabled, with tree/debris removal or applying a tarp to their roof, can submit a request to Catholic Charities of Acadiana. To fill out your request Click Here.
Purple Lemon - 861 Hwy 90 East in Bayou Vista Follow on Facebook
Second Harvest Food Bank
ACADIANA VOAD - 211 (337)737-9088 or (337-232-HELP) -Contact for community services available in your area
Morgan City Police ask that residents please fill out this survey to report damage to your HOME in the aftermath of #Hurricane Francine. Information collected here will help parish, state and federal authorities better understand the location and severity of damage impacts. This does not replace filing a claim with your insurance agency. This is the first step in the recovery process and does not guarantee disaster relief assistance. To fill out the form Click Here.
Hurricane Francine Cleanup Hotline (800)451-1954. If you need help cleaning up damage from Hurricane Francine, call the number and ask for help. They will connect you with a volunteer from local relief organizations, community groups, faith communities who may be able to assist. For more information Click Here.
Also, the curfew that was set in Morgan City has been lifted.
Police Chief Chad M. Adams and Mayor Lee Dragna announced Saturday morning that the Curfew that had been set by the City of Morgan City due to Hurricane Francine is now LIFTED and will no longer continue.
City Crews and Contractors have been able to restore power to the majority of the city and already have boots on the ground working in other areas that need restoration.
"We ask that everyone be patient, as these crews have been working tirelessly over the past few days during these recovery efforts," a release states.
