The District 103 state representative, Ray Garofalo, resides in Meraux.
History
In 2005, the town was devastated by storm surge and wind associated with Hurricane Katrina which destroyed the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal (MRGO) levee.
Education
Residents are zoned to schools in the St. Bernard Parish Public Schools.As of 2007 Chalmette High School serves the population.
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