FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2024
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Lafourche Parish Evacuations
LAFOURCHE PARISH – Evacuations will begin at 5PM today September 10,2024. Mandatory evacuations for residents in a FEMA or State Housing Units and South of the Leon Theriot Locks. Voluntary evacuations for the Lower Bayou Blue Community, Eagle Island Road, anyone in a mobile home, low lying area and anyone feeling vulnerable.
The Parish is offering a shelter at Lockport Community Center which is located at 5610 LA-1, Lockport, LA 70374. Please remember to bring at least two days’ worth of food, water, medicine and bedding. Also remember to bring your charging cables for portable electronic devices. The shelter will open today at 5PM.