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Welcome to St. Tammany Parish! |
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Below you will find useful municipal information about Slidell. We have included various city departments, hospitals, tax information, and other important information including contact numbers, addresses and descriptions. St. Tammany Parish has been designated a Certified Retirement Community by the Office of the Lt. Governor! For more information on Louisiana's I-12 Retirement District: http://www.lai-12retirement.org. We hope this information serves you well and welcome to St. Tammany! |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
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EMERGENCY/MEDICAL |
| Acadian Ambulance | 871-1697 | | Ochsner Health Systems | 649-7070 | | St. Tammany Fire Protection Dist. No. 1 | 643-4242 | | Slidell Memorial Hospital | 643-2200 | | Southern Surgical Hospital | 641-0600 | | Louisiana Medical Center and Heart Hospital | 690-7500 | | Poison Control Center | 800-222-1222 | |
| For information on Home Health Agencies, call The Chamber at 643-5678. |
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POLICE |
Slidell Police Department 2112 Third St. 643-3131
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| Emergency | 911 | | Sheriff | 646-4141 | | Slidell Police | 643-3131 | | State Police | 893-6250 | |
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TRANSPORTATION |
| Amtrak | 1-800-872-7245 | | Parish Cab | 641-9479 | | Greyhound /Trailways Bus Lines | 643-6545 | | Slidell Aviation Services | 641-4390 | |
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POSTAL |
1950 2nd St. Slidell, LA 70458 1897 Gause Blvd West Slidell, LA 70460 2250 Gause Blvd East Slidell, LA 70461 64119 Hwy 41 Pearl River, LA 70452 27367 Hwy 190 Lacombe, LA 70445 |
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MOTOR VEHICLES |
Driver's License Department of Public Safety, Motor Vehicle Division State Office Building 1514 W. Lindbergh Drive Slidell, LA 70458
Residents are required to obtain a Louisiana Drivers License by passing both a written and eyesight test within 30 days of establishing residency in the state. Proof of identification is required.
New residents must register and obtain a Louisiana license plate from the Department of Public Safety for their vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency in the state. Annual motor vehicle safety inspections are also required. Referred to as "brake tags," new residents must obtain one upon the issuance of automobile registration and the issuance of a Louisiana license plate. |
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UTILITIES |
| Bayou Liberty Water | 643-1216 | | Charter Communications | 800-GET-CHARTER | | Central La. Electric Co. (CLECO) | 1-800-622-6537 | | Coastal Waste Services | 781-3171 | | Cross Gates Utility | 643-1376 | | Atmos Energy | 800-621-1867 | | Slidell City Sewer & Water | 646-4291 | | AT&T (All toll-free) Inside La. (Res.) Inside La. (Bus.) Outside La. (Res.) Outside La. (Bus.) | 557-6500 537-6000 1-800-832-0679 1-800-238-5501 | | Washington-St. Tammany Electric Coop. | 643-6612 | |
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VOTING |
Registrar of Voters Office Levee Board Building 61134 Hwy 1090 (Military Road) Slidell, LA 70458 646-4125 www.stprov.com
The Slidell Office of Voter's Registration is open to the public on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed from 12 to 1 p.m.
In St. Tammany, voting is done according to districts, wards and precincts based upon parish residency. There is a 24-day registration period required before voting in general or special elections. To register, newcomers must show U.S. citizenship or naturalization papers or a current U.S. passport, must be a resident of Louisiana and must show proof of local residency and of being 18 years of age. |
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Better Business Bureau |
The Better Business Bureau of Greater New Orleans Area http://www.neworleans.bbb.org Email: info@neworleans.bbb.org Phone: (504)581-6222 Fax: (504)524-9110 710 Barrone Street, Suite C New Orleans, LA 70113 |