[StBernard] St Bernard Water Information Meeting Monday September 23 2013 at 6pm in Council Chambers

[Westley Annis]

In addition to the Water Committee meeting tonight at 5:30pm, State Senator Morrell has a water meeting scheduled in St. Bernard for Monday, September 23 --please see the attached notice.  
 
State Senator Morrell to hold community meeting concerning Naegleria Fowleri amoeba in St Bernard Parish.  
INFORMATIONAL COMMUNITY MEETING Monday September 23 2013 at 6pm  in Council Chambers.
Representatives from the Louisiana Dept of Health and Hospitals and the Environmental Quality  will be there to provide information and answer citizens’ questions.

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STATE SENATOR MORRELL TO HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING
CONCERNING NAEGLERIA FOWLERI “BRAIN EATING” AMOEBA IN ST. BERNARD PARISH
District 3 State Senator J.P. Morrell (D – New Orleans) is hosting a community meeting in St. Bernard Parish to
discuss the “brain-eating” amoeba found in the public water system. Representatives from the Louisiana
Departments of Health and Hospitals and Environmental Quality will be there to provide information and
answer citizens’ questions. Parish and federal agencies have also been invited to attend.
INFORMATIONAL COMMUNITY MEETING
Monday, September 23, 2013
6:00 PM
St. Bernard Parish Council Chambers
8201 W. Judge Perez Dr. | Chalmette, LA
“This meeting is an opportunity for the community to have their questions answered,” said Sen. Morrell. “Our
citizens are, rightfully so, worried about this situation and we will be there to make sure that they have all of the
information they need to ensure that their families stay safe and healthy.”
The St. Bernard Parish water system tested positive for the rare brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria Fowleri.1 A four
year-old child died from an infection associated with the amoeba. He likely contracted it when warm, untreated
water went up his nose during play on a Slip n' Slide.
“Many constituents have called my office since this latest incident expressing concern for their relatives and
loved ones. Everyone in St. Bernard just wants answers to questions regarding safety and what steps are being
taken to remediate this issue,” added Morrell. “It is important for government to provide aid and information
when responding to emergency situations.”