Chamber / SWLA

To characterize Southwest Louisiana in so many words is almost an impossible task. It would be quite difficult to describe the area's atmosphere and the residents' lifestyle. One has to live it, experience it and enjoy Southwest Louisiana to capture what it offers.

Listed below are organizations and phone number listings that will make your stay or relocation to Southwest Louisiana more enjoyable and productive.

If you're planning to visit the Southwest Louisiana area, the SWLA Convention & Visitors Bureau can provide you with information on area festivals, events and attractions. Call them toll-free 1-800-456-7952 or visit their website at www.visitlakecharles.org.

ELECTRIC COMPANIES
Beauregard Electric Cooperative 1-800-367-0275	Jeff Davis Elective Cooperative 1-800-256-5332
Entergy Entergy Customer Service www.entergy.com 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749)	Entergy Outage Reports 1-800-9 OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243)

NATURAL GAS	TELEPHONE
CenterPoint Energy 337-477-0070 WATER Moss Bluff - Water Works District 1 337-855-7250	Bell South 1-800-832-0679 or 1-800-335-2998 www.bellsouth.com Cameron Communications 1-800-737-3900 or 337-583-2111 MCI 1-888-MCI-LOCAL (1-888-624-5622) 1-800-444-3333 (Long Distance) www.mci.com

VEHICLE REGISTRATION

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
To register a motor vehicle or apply for a driver's license. Local Office 337-491-2533

Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
To register a boat or apply for fishing, hunting or operator's license. Local Office 337-491-2575.

SCHOOL BOARDS	HOUSING
Education Page	Housing Information

SOCIAL SECURITY	TAXES
Social Security Office 1-800-772-1213	Department of Revenue and Taxation 337-491-2504

COMMUNITY
Calcasieu Parish Public Library	City of Lake Charles
City of Sulphur City of Moss Bluff	Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Cameron Parish