For those in the parish who have run out of food as a result of a power outage, the Food Bank will be open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. For more information please call the Food Bank at (985) 851-5523. The Food Bank is located at 254 Magnolia Street in Houma.
Due to overtopping water at the levee system in Point Aux Chenes, Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle has issued a Recommended Evacuation for residents in the area.
If residents need assistance, they can contact our Office or Emergency Preparedness at 985-537-7603 or 1-800-794-3160
Parish President Gordon Dove EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY has issued a MANDATORY EVACUATION NOTICE for all areas long LA Hwy 315 and Brady Road below or south of Falgout Canal.
Residents that took shelter at the Raceland Recreation Center have chosen to return home. Due to lack of demand, Lafourche Parish officials have announced the Shelter is now closed. If you need assistance, please contact the Office of Emergency Preparedness at 985-537-7603.
CORRECTION: ⚠️🌀 #Barry is now a HURRICANE. Here is the 10 AM CDT update from the NHC.
Here is a thread with more specific details and impacts expected from Barry.
We now have #HurricaneBarry. 🌀
For the very latest, check out https://t.co/0Y8GrmiqXj for the latest information for #Lafourche Parish residents. We’re updating this page around the clock with evacuations, road closures, office closures, and even sandbag locations. #lawx
As of 12:30 p.m. today, more than 12,000 #Lafourche Parish residents were without power due to #HurricaneBarry. @EntergyLA & #SLECA will restore power to customers as soon as possible, but it's not a fast process. Check out this timelapse of workers setting a new pole. #lawx
Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle has issued a new curfew: July 13th, 2019, 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.
He urges residents to stay off of the roads, if at all possible.
We anticipate strong wind gusts to continue and heavy rains to begin this afternoon through the evening hours.
As Tropical Storm Barry approaches, the Lafourche Parish curfew remains in effect until 8:00 A.M.; however, Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle urges residents to stay off of the roads.
We anticipate strong wind gusts to continue and heavy rains to begin today.
#Barry will slowly move inland today and continue to produce the following hazards...
-Life-threatening storm surge to coastal areas of Louisiana and Mississippi
-Heavy rainfall and flash flooding
-Strong wind and the threat for downed trees and power lines
As Tropical Storm Barry approaches, residents who choose to seek shelter can bring their pets to the shelter. Pets will need a crate or carrier; as well as, food and water for three days.
Due to weather conditions from Tropical Storm Barry, the weather will be deteriorating rapidly this evening. If you are in need of assistance from Parish Transportation to the evacuation shelter in Houma, you need to call 985-873-6357 as soon as possible.
Parish transportation to the evacuation shelter in Houma, will STOP when weather conditions prevent the safe operation of transit buses/vans. If you are in need of transportation to the evacuation shelter in Houma,contact the Terrebonne Parish EOC 985-873-6357 immediately. #login