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Katie JO
Ville Platte Rotary Club Meeting
July 16, 2019
Evangeline Parish 9-1-1 Director, Liz Hill, appeared before the Rotary Club Tuesday and explained a brief report on The Parish Emergency Plan which is an update with The National Weather Report every 4 hours and to do everything possible to have our town as safe as possible. She also spoke of The Pet Plan in which those with pets during a hurricane has the right for resources in order to house their pets. Examples of pet housing is the Mega Shelter in Alexandria, LA. And Evangeline Parish Shelter at the Chauncey Pitre Barn. Those pets include dogs, cats, and certain other domestic animals that require all updated shots and a cage/kennel.
During a storm, The Evangeline Parish 9-1-1 takes 4 conference calls:
Two calls with the State.
Two updates from The National Weather Service.
Liz also spoke about The State of Emergency System in which needs to be completed in order for reimbursement from FEMA and in order to bring supplies and services through to the ones in need. It also allows facility availability to house residents in need after a natural disaster. The damage Assessment for FEMA will be July 17th 2019
In other business, Michael Lombas from the Evangeline Parish School Board Central Office stated that we will be welcoming and housing Two French Immerse Teachers new to Evangeline Parish. While they will be housed and supplied with the essentials needed to be settled into our hometown but are still in need of common household items such as dishes, towels etc. If you would like to donate please call the Central Office.
In other action, Mayor Jennifer Vidrine stated that through documentation, it was estimated that 15 inches of rain business, was accumulated in Evangeline Parish.