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Baton Rouge –The Department of Health and Hospitals has announced the reopening of additional oyster harvest areas that were closed Sept. 23 as a precautionary measure because of Hurricane Rita. Oyster harvesting can resume in Harvest Areas 24-28, which are located from the Atchafalaya River west to Fresh Water Bayou, Vermilion Parish, half an hour before sunrise on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 1,056 bodies. This is an increase from 1,053 recovered bodies reported on Oct. 19, 2005
Baton Rouge --- Beginning Monday, Oct. 24, the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health will be distributing free 6 oz. bottles of Off! Skintastik IV mosquito repellant at parish health units in the areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Lake Charles --- The Cameron Parish Health Unit was severely damaged during Hurricane Rita and will be closed until further notice. Staff from the Cameron Parish Health Unit will be working out of the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit in Sulphur, 201 Edgar St., beginning Monday, October 24.
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 1,053 bodies. This is an increase from 1,035 recovered bodies reported on Oct. 14, 2005.
Baton Rouge – As safe water supply and electricity have been restored to many of the areas affected by the recent hurricanes, many residents are returning to live in their homes. However, as they repopulate the area, many are encountering mold growth in their residences. The Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health wishes to offer citizens some basic guidelines for safe mold cleanup and removal.
Baton Rouge --- Children across Louisiana are making plans for creating the perfect costume and mapping out which houses to stop at for the best Halloween treats. In this midst of these trick-or-treating preparations, state health officials remind parents to help their children incorporate safety into their Halloween activities.
Baton Rouge –The Calcasieu Parish Health Unit in Lake Charles will be providing Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition services to those clients who have appointments on Friday, October 21, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clients are being asked to keep their appointed times.
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 1035 bodies. This is an increase from 1,025 recovered bodies reported on Oct. 12, 2005.
Baton Rouge --- In the aftermath of a hurricane or flooding, some homeowners may be experiencing difficulties with sewage systems not functioning properly.
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes, have recovered 1,025 bodies.
FEMA's release on the media tour of the St. Gabriel Forensic Facility, 10-14-2005.