Residents in Jefferson Parish need to conserve water and minimize wastewater leaving their homes in an effort to avoid overloading the Parish sewerage system.
Parish officials need residents to limit non-essential activities like washing dishes and doing laundry.
Widespread power outages at lift stations across the parish have increased the likelihood of sewerage backups.
Crews are working diligently to assess damages and make necessary repairs. If residents are aware of any water line damages, please call the Emergency Operations Dispatch at 504-349-5360.
Residents can receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov), or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.