Mandeville, La. (WVUE) – If there’s one word that perfectly sums up Louisians, it’s persistence.
With hurricane debris still littering his front yard, Ernie Griffin doesn’t let the storm or lack of collection dampen his holiday spirit.
At Old Mandeville, he and his family took some logs in their front yard waiting for pickup, and painted their ends to look like jack-o’-lanterns.
“Enjoy our log-o-lanterns,” he said.
Griffin told Fox 8, “My family just wanted to share some cool festive Halloween vibes with the community and do my best to inspire others to see things in a positive light and try to make the best out of an unfortunate incident.” Was.”
Tammany Parish officials say the wreck will continue to be lifted until the end of October after FEMA extended a 30-day deadline to receive 100% reimbursement for the cost.
Officials say the contractor, DRC Emergency Services, is using a grid system to lift debris throughout the parish and is working seven days a week.
Mandeville Mayor Clay Madden says her personal goal is Halloween.
As you clean up, FEMA wants to remind you:
- Because of the magnitude of the damage caused by IDA, you may be able to move and remove debris from your private property to the public for a limited time by local governments. The responsibility of clearing debris from personal property is usually the same as before the storm, with the property owner.
- Follow the guidance of your local authorities when placing debris for collection.
- Separate debris into six categories when disposing of it along the curb:
- Electronics, such as TVs, computers or phones.
- Large appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves or dishwashers. Be sure to seal or secure the doors so they are inaccessible.
- Hazardous waste such as oil, batteries, pesticides, paint or cleaning supplies. If you suspect that the materials contain lead-based paint, keep them moist or put the materials in plastic bags so the paint doesn’t air.
- Vegetable debris, such as tree branches, leaves or plants.
- construction debris, such as drywall, wood, carpet or furniture; And
- Household garbage, discarded food, paper or packaging.
- Keep debris away from trees, poles or structures, including fire hydrants and meters.
- Remove all water-damaged material from your home and keep it curbside for pickup.
- Debris should not block the roadway.
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