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Flooding closes roads in Terrebonne,
by The Times-Picayune
Saturday September 13, 2008, 3:08 PM
Storm surge from Hurricane Ike has closed several roadways across greater
Parish from
under a 5 to 6-foot blanket of water.
In
runs below Interstate 55 as a service road, is flooded from Ruddock down
past the Interstate 10 junction to
I-55 is restricted from entering Highway 51, but drivers the may access
I-10, State Police said.
In Terrebonne Parish, nearly all roadways heading to the south part of the
parish, which has been experiencing heavy flooding, are closed.
and
Police.
Industrial Boulevard is closed.
For more information on road closures and traffic alerts, visit the
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Web site at
<http://www.511la.org> www.511la.org.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2008, PRESS RELEASE, 10:00 AM
9/13/2008 12:14:29 PM
TERREBONNE PARISH, UNIFIED COMMAND STRUCTURE
PRESS BRIEFING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
10:00 AM
SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS
Last night, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, in conjunction
with the
Wildlife and Fisheries, began search and rescue efforts which are
continuing and will continue until all residents in need due to the
flooding/high water have been removed from their homes and/or other
locations. The Sheriff's Office is receiving numerous calls for
help. The National Guard has directed three (3) helicopters to
assist in the search and rescue efforts. Wildlife and Fisheries has
indicated that they have six (6) boats in the parish with an
additional seven (7) being brought in today. If you have information
about individuals who are in need of help and/or may be missing in
the flooded areas of the parish, please call the Unified Command
Center (985) 873-6357 or the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office at
(985) 876-2500.
REPORT ON DAMAGES/FLOODING CAUSED BY HURRICANE IKE AND ON PARISH
LEVEES (AL LEVRON WILL GIVE REPORT)
The following areas are not passable due to high water:
- Highway 57 (
- Highway 56 (Little Caillou below
-
- Highway 55 below Highway 665 (Montegut and at its intersection
with Pointe Aux Chenes)
- Dularge – Highway 315 (Below Cenac Towing)
- Industrial Blvd. (Closed)
Roadblocks remain at:
- Upper Dularge, at the
- Highway 57 at
- Highway 56 at
- Highway 55 at
*While portions of these roadways are passable, people are reminded
that by traveling in high water with their vehicles, they can cause
flooding by wave wash into their neighbor's homes and/or businesses.
SHELTERS
As of 8:00 a.m. today, there are approximately 480 people being
sheltered in the parish. Dumas Auditorium, Houma Jr. High are full.
Houma Jr. High will be used as a staging area for people who want to
be sheltered and they will be transported to shelters that have
available space.
available spaces and Evergreen Jr. High is being made ready for
evacuees and will be open today. Special needs evacuees continue to
be housed at the
Road,
shelters if needed.
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Houma/Terrebonne Civic Center
Two (2) additional locations will open today at 1:00 p.m. – 6:00
p.m.
-
-
The current location for those individuals wanting sandbags is the
Terrebonne Parish Adult Softball Complex by the airport.
UTILITIES
The City of
service can expect occasional outages. The City of
power to all areas that are currently underwater as has SLECA. The
Entergy substations serving in the Chauvin area and Montegut area
remain out of service.
CURFEW
Curfew remains in effect for Terrebonne Parish between the hours of
10:00 pm – 6:00 am. Those individuals who have plans to go to the
LSU football game and will return to the parish after 10:00 pm
should show their tickets if stopped.
ALCOHOL
The alcohol ban remains in effect for Terrebonne Parish.
Michel Claudet
Parish President
Sheriff, Parish of Terrebonne
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| Headline | The Flood Warning Continues for the Following Rivers in Louisiana Texas.. |
| Description | Additional Back Water Flooding will Continue for the Next Several Hours and New Areas of Inundation will Occur this Evening around the Area. |
| Expires | 9/14/08 3:20 AM |
| Message ID | 80310 |
| County/Area | Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388) |
Katrina’s Angels is doing real time updates on Hurricane Ike. We are focusing on the
#Ike St. John Parish BLUE TARP REGISTRATION: CLOSED until further notice. Please call 1-866-766-3258 for more information.
| Headline | A tornado Warning Remains in effect Until 415am CST for E. Acadia E. Vermilion and W. Central Lafayette Parishes |
| Description | At 345am CST, National Weather Service Radar continued to Indicate a tornado. this tornado was 7mi West Of Maurice, or About 8mi South of Rayne, moving North at 65 MPH. The tornado will be Near 6mi West of Mire by 355am CST Branch and 6mi West of Church Point by 400am CST A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000am CST Saturday Morning for Southwestern Louisiana and Southeast Texas. |
| Expires | 9/13/08 1:15 AM |
| Message ID | 79757 |
| County/Area | Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388) |
| Headline | Tornado Warning |
| Description | The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: West Central Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana Eastern Acadia Parish in Southwest Louisiana this Includes, Rayne, Crowley, Church Point Eastern Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana this Includes, Kaplan, Intracoastal City, Abbeville * Until 415am CST * At 328am CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado Near Intracoastal City, moving North at 63 MPH. * The tornado will be Near Abbeville by 335am CST Kaplan by 340am CST Duson by 350am CST Rayne and Crowley by 355am CST 8mi West of Church Point by 405am CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000am CST Saturday Morning for Southwestern Louisiana and Southeast Texas. |
| Expires | 9/13/08 1:15 AM |
| Message ID | 79731 |
| County/Area | Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388) |
