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Some Acadiana Roads Still Flooded, January 15, 2013 [UPDATE]

Debbie Ray — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:44:24 +0000

We just received word from the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development that the following roads are closed or have high water levels as of 9:15 AM, Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Some Acadiana Roads Still Flooded, January 14, 2013

Debbie Ray — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:22:06 +0000

We just received word from the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development that the following roads are closed or have high water levels as of 10:15 AM, Monday, January 14, 2013

Hurricane Recovery Help Needed in Laplace, Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:53:06 +0000

The people of Laplace, Louisiana need all the manpower they can get to empty their houses before they lose everything in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. If anyone wanted to do public service this year, now is the time to sign up! Call Fr. Garret O’Brien at St. Joan of Arc Church to see how you can help. 985-373-6963.

Storm Debris Pick-Up in Carencro and More

Debbie Ray — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:34:50 +0000

Debris pick-up relating to the flood event of March 12, 2012 will begin on Friday, March 30, 2012. The Contractor, DRC Emergency Services, LLC., will begin the storm debris pick-up in the City of Carencro and fan out into the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish. The storm debris pick-up efforts will be concentrated in the [...]

Lafayette Area School Closures Today, March 21, 2012

99.9 KTDY — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:51:10 +0000

More bad weather today could be a problem for area residents, so school officials are making the decision to open or close. Check the list: Closed: *All Lafayette Parish Public Schools* *All Lafayette Parish Catholic Schools* *South Louisiana Community College* *Acadiana Technical College* *All Acadia Parish Schools* *All Jeff Davis Parish Schools* *All St Martin [...]

Sandbags Available in Lafayette, New Iberia and Surrounding Areas

Debbie Ray — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:45:46 +0000

With some areas still cleaning up from last week’s rain and flooding, we are expecting more water in the next couple of days again. Local governments have made sandbags available in Lafayette, New Iberia and the surrounding areas. Lafayette Consolidated Government reports that they will have one location open for sandbags today (3/20/12) from noon [...]

Flood Relief Donations Accepted at Ranch Outlet and Courtesy Ford Lincoln

Debbie Ray — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:02:14 +0000

Ranch Outlet and Courtesy Ford Lincoln are teaming up to aid in the disaster relief for victims of the recent flooding in Carencro and the surrounding areas. The community is encouraged to bring donations to Ranch Outlet off of I49 at Gloria Switch or Courtesy Ford Lincoln in Breaux Bridge, the official drop off locations for the Disaster Relief Supply Drive.

Update on Open and Closed Roads – March 15, 2012

Debbie Ray — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:42:00 +0000

Just received word from Louisiana DOTD:

Open Roads

LA 761 in Southwest St. Landry Parish

Roads still Closed:

LA 343 in Southwest St. Landry Parish (Jct. LA 98 – Jct. LA 356)

LA 95 in Evangeline Parish (Jct. LA 2

Update on Open and Closed Roads – March 14, 2012

Debbie Ray — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:50:20 +0000

Update on Roads:

Now Open:

La.95, North of Church Point in Acadia Parish

Closed Roads:

LA 95 (Jct. LA 29 – LA 758) Closed in Evangeline

LA 343 and LA 761 Closed in St. Landry

Lafayette Parish Flood Victims Can Report Damage

Debbie Ray — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:00:07 +0000
Did your home or business flood yesterday? Lafayette parish residents or business owners who sustained damages due to the “recent flooding event” should contact the Lafayette Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness at (337) 291-5075 to report their damages.

St. Landry Evacuation Update

Debbie Ray — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:35:07 +0000
Due to the changes in the flood forecast and the slow approach of water, St. Landry Parish President, Don Menard, has lifted the mandatory evacuation order for residents in areas South of Hwy 190, the Three Mile Lake area and the North Wilderness Road area. These areas will remain under voluntary evacuation until further notice. Due [...]

Morganza Floodway Displaces People, Wildlife

JayCee — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:00:48 +0000
Shannon and I took a road trip yesterday, starting in Lafayette, taking the Breaux Bridge Highway to Breaux Bridge, and then the Grand Point Highway to Henderson. There’s always been something about the Henderson area that calms me. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not normally a high-strung, trigger-happy kind of guy, but I am always [...]