[StBernard] LouisianaRebuilds.info Weekly Alert

[Westley Annis]

Lousiana Rebuilds <http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/>  	
 	 
Urgent Information Regarding Flooding in St. Tammany


The National Weather Service forecasts that the West Pearl River in eastern
St. Tammany Parish will crest above flood stage on Thursday. You can read
about it here
<http://blog.nola.com/tpnorthshore/2009/04/west_pearl_cresting_day_earlie.ht
ml> . 

Sandbags are available 8am-4:30pm - or as the need requires - at the
following locations: 

The Maintenance Barn 63119 Highway 1090/Military Road in Pearl River
The Airport Maintenance Barn 34783 Grantham College Drive in Slidell

For more information, contact the St. Tammany Department of Public Works
<http://www.stpgov.org/departments_public.php> 
(985) 898-2557


Home Elevation and Recycling Information


There are many sources of elevation funding, including the ICC program, the
HMGP program, and Road Home elevation financing. Build Now is holding a talk
on April 7th on home elevation funding as well as how high you will need to
elevate, how to choose a reputable elevation contractor, insurance
considerations, and other related topics. The event is free but requires
registration. 

Find the details here. <http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3855>  

Lab Recycling is offering free recycling pickup for the New Orleans area. An
initial $20 fee covers bin delivery. Plastics, paper, and aluminum are
accepted. 

Find out more in our Local Services section.
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/localservices#debris> 


New Information for Parents


nolaParent.com is a free online resource for parents which includes a
business directory of local resources such as parks and daycare, a kids'
activities calendar, listings of discounted children's products and much
more. 

The Times Picayune has compiled a list of summer day camps for children in
the New Orleans area, including the parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St.
Tammany, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist. 

Find out more in our Childcare section.
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/childcare> 


Upcoming Events


April 4: Scheduling and Sequencing Your Home Rebuilding Project
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3861>  

April 6: Free Children's Mental Health Assistance Day
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3865>  

April 7: How to Elevate your Home
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3855>  

April 9: Accessibility Options (Ramps, Stair Lifts, etc.) for Elevated
Residences <http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3862>  

April 15: PNOLA Bowl-A-Thon <http://louisianarebuilds.info/node/3846>  

April 16: Build Now TALKS: How to Improve Your Credit & Qualify for a Loan
<http://louisianarebuilds.info/node/3482>  

April 18: Scheduling and Sequencing Your Home Rebuilding Project
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3863>  

April 21: So You Want to Start a Child Care Center
<http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/node/3873>