State health officials to hold virtual town hall on pandemic, vaccine
Thursday, April 22 at 1:00 pm
MGN Online
and last updated 2021-04-21 11:48:02-04
A virtual town hall aimed at educating Louisiana citizens on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine will be held on Thursday, April 22.
The town hall, which takes place at 1:00 pm, will be hosted by the Governorâs Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and Louisiana Department of Health.
All members of the Louisiana community are invited to take part in the event. A question and answer session will follow with Subject Matter Experts about COVID-19, the vaccines and the road to post-pandemic recovery.
Gov. Edwards declares State of Emergency due to ongoing weather threat Lightning strikes in view of the Louisiana State Capitol building at 9:16 a.m. on April 14, 2021 in Baton Rouge, La. (Source: Submitted by Don DeWald) By WAFB Staff | April 15, 2021 at 4:49 PM CDT - Updated April 15 at 4:49 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a state of emergency due to the ongoing weather threat impacting the state this week.
According to the National Weather Service, there is the potential for flash flooding through Friday, April 16 across much of south Louisiana. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible along with the potential for large hail. Much of the state has already dealt with dangerous weather lines for the past several days.
Gov. Edwards, Parish President Dove Issue Emergency Declarations Due to Ongoing Weather Threat
April 15, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a state of emergency due to the ongoing severe weather impacting Louisiana this week. According to the National Weather Service, there is the potential for flash flooding through Friday across much of south Louisiana. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible along with the potential for large hail. Much of the state has already dealt with dangerous weather lines for the past several days.
A state of emergency is an administrative step that authorizes the use of state resources to aid in storm response efforts. Those efforts will be coordinated through the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). Initial requests have been received from parishes for items such as tarps and water pumps. GOHSEP stands ready to support the efforts of federal, state and local partners in the ongoing search and rescue opera
La. officials prepare to open mass vaccination site Louisiana officials announce federal community vaccine center at Bon Carre in Baton Rouge. (Source: WAFB) By WAFB Staff | April 15, 2021 at 3:20 PM CDT - Updated April 15 at 4:08 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana officials, with help from FEMA, are preparing to open a mass vaccination site in Baton Rouge, La.
The mass vaccination site will be at Bon Carre at 7359 Florida Blvd.
It is scheduled to open on Friday, April 16, at 8 a.m. and will be open six days a week for eight weeks.
Those looking for more information on the vaccines being given or how to make an appointment can call 855-453-8774 or click here for more information.
Gov Edwards declares State of Emergency due to ongoing weather threat ksla.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ksla.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.