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Sunday, August 31, 2008
Video: St. Charles Parish Preparations
Scenes from around St. Charles Parish and the courthouse in Hahnville on Aug. 31, 2008...
- A convoy of trucks and one ambulance made its way out of Hahnville and on to Port Allen via River Road. Personnel staying in Port Allen will be available in the event parish workers become stranded.
- A generator has been set up to power the Landry School complex adjacent to the courthouse. We are also storing recovery equipment there.
- Speaking of recovery equipment, Public Works has parked vital equipment on the Mississippi River levee to protect it from flooding.
- EOC staff members meet twice a day to discuss tactical operations and the recovery effort.
First Feeder Bands
The first feeder bands have rolled through the parish. I was standing on the courthouse veranda talking to Channel 4 news as the winds kicked up and horizontal rain blew in. It was gone within five minutes.
There's already been a tornado spotted over Lake Salvador, prompting EOC to blow its warning sirens yet again.
And so, we've gotten the first taste of Gustav... more to come.
-Renee Allemand
SCP PIO
There's already been a tornado spotted over Lake Salvador, prompting EOC to blow its warning sirens yet again.
And so, we've gotten the first taste of Gustav... more to come.
-Renee Allemand
SCP PIO
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Update Aug. 31
August 31, 2008
For additional information contact Captain Patrick Yoes.
Gustav Update Sunday August 31st
We are preparing to hunker down later this evening until the storm arrives. We will patrol the streets until conditions become too dangerous for us to be on the roads.
The latest word we have is that the storm will make landfall about 20 miles west of Grand Isle on a Northwest path. Naturally, this could change in either direction somewhat.
This tract will cause substantial storm surge in the Barataria Basin in which the west bank of St. Charles Parish is located.
Computer models predict a best case scenario of 7 foot storm surge on the west bank in the event of a category 3 storm. A category 4 storm will seriously impact us with an 11 to 13 foot storm surge. Unfortunately many residents on the East Bank has chosen to ride out the storm despite predictions of a possible category 4 storm which have a high probability of challenging the EB protection levee.
9 to 10 inches of rain are predicted in SCP.
Last night we evacuated our jail and sent all prisoners to the Department of Corrections for holding. This will free up nearly one hundred additional deputies to protect your property.
Last night, it appears citizens complied with the curfew and our presence in neighborhoods was overwhelming. While we cannot guarantee that some incidents of theft or break-ins may occur, you can feel secure as far as your homes and property are concerned.
I will attempt to send an email alert tomorrow as soon as conditions make it safe for us to survey the damage, which is expected to be extensive. I will also try and post this first report on my home page at www.sheriffgregchampagne.com.
We are also told that the maximum storm surge level may actually occur after the storm passes us.
Please try and relax. We are here, morale is good and our deputies are dedicated to protecting you and your property.
For additional information contact Captain Patrick Yoes.
Gustav Update Sunday August 31st
We are preparing to hunker down later this evening until the storm arrives. We will patrol the streets until conditions become too dangerous for us to be on the roads.
The latest word we have is that the storm will make landfall about 20 miles west of Grand Isle on a Northwest path. Naturally, this could change in either direction somewhat.
This tract will cause substantial storm surge in the Barataria Basin in which the west bank of St. Charles Parish is located.
Computer models predict a best case scenario of 7 foot storm surge on the west bank in the event of a category 3 storm. A category 4 storm will seriously impact us with an 11 to 13 foot storm surge. Unfortunately many residents on the East Bank has chosen to ride out the storm despite predictions of a possible category 4 storm which have a high probability of challenging the EB protection levee.
9 to 10 inches of rain are predicted in SCP.
Last night we evacuated our jail and sent all prisoners to the Department of Corrections for holding. This will free up nearly one hundred additional deputies to protect your property.
Last night, it appears citizens complied with the curfew and our presence in neighborhoods was overwhelming. While we cannot guarantee that some incidents of theft or break-ins may occur, you can feel secure as far as your homes and property are concerned.
I will attempt to send an email alert tomorrow as soon as conditions make it safe for us to survey the damage, which is expected to be extensive. I will also try and post this first report on my home page at www.sheriffgregchampagne.com.
We are also told that the maximum storm surge level may actually occur after the storm passes us.
Please try and relax. We are here, morale is good and our deputies are dedicated to protecting you and your property.
Power Outages in St. Charles Parish
Please call 1-800-ENTERGY for information about power outages during the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.
St. Charles Parish Update #10
Contact: Renee C. Allemand
Public Information Officer
(985) 783-5000; (504) 269-7636 (cell); (985) 783-5023 (fax)
rallemand@stcharlesgov.net; www.stcharlesgov.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #9
5 p.m. August 31, 2008
ST. CHARLES PARISH UPDATE
HAHNVILLE – St. Charles Parish is now under a hurricane warning.
If you are still in St. Charles Parish, you still have time to evacuate. However, that window is rapidly closing as Hurricane Gustav approaches the coast. State Police will begin shutting down major roadways with the onset of tropical storm force winds. That could happen as early as 11 p.m., with hurricane force winds arriving Monday morning.
The parish estimates 90 percent of residents on the West Bank have evacuated; 80 percent on the East Bank. Water usage within the parish is the lowest ever recorded.
The entire parish is at risk due to storm surge flooding. High waves will challenge the East Bank hurricane protection levee. If this levee fails, there will be catastrophic damage.
We are hearing reports that some East Bank residents are staying behind. The parish wants you to know that you are NOT safe. Winds alone will provide moderate damage to housing. The parish could receive as much as 10 inches of rainfall throughout the event.
Because of Gustav’s likely angle of approach, storm surges will be pushed up into the Barataria Basin and into the unprotected West Bank of St. Charles Parish. Storm surge is of particular concern within the Sunset Drainage District in Des Allemands. Flooding still remains a possibility in housing south of Hwy. 90.
St. Charles Parish Emergency Operations Center Director Tab Troxler said Saturday Gustav is the most serious storm threat he has faced in the 18 years he has been on the job. Gustav is currently a deadly Category 3 hurricane and will move onshore at this strength.
If you are staying in the parish, please call EOC at 985-783-5050 to report your whereabouts in the event you need to be rescued. There are NO public shelters open within the parish.
Please understand that electricity could be out for as much as a month due to extensive infrastructure damage. Loss of running water and sewage is also a possibility.
Assisted evacuation has been completed. St. Charles Parish has moved about 1,300 residents and their pets to out-of-parish shelters.
All protective actions are being taken in accordance with the timeline set by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. EOC is fully staffed and prepared to handle incoming phone calls. A small group of pump station operators continue to remain in the parish.
A group of Public Works employees and hospital personnel has evacuated to Port Allen in the event the parish is unreachable. Recovery equipment (machinery) has been parked on the Mississippi River levee to ensure it is out of the reach of flood waters.
Parish officials are in contact with the National Guard and FEMA and are in the process of contingency planning for search and rescue operations.
Please continue to keep these things in mind:
• Airline Highway is now closed at the St. Charles / Jefferson Parish line. If you need to reach St. Charles via Airline, please detour onto River Road.
• If you have transportation but do not have a place to stay, the state of Louisiana has set up public shelters. For a list of information checkpoints on these shelters, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane/stateguide.htm.
• St. Charles Parish Waterworks strongly urges those evacuating their homes or trailers to turn off their water at the meter.
• Sheriff’s deputies will closely patrol residential neighborhoods to guard against looting.
• Garbage pickup has been suspended. Please secure your garbage can and any debris.
• The St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter is now closed indefinitely. Please call EOC at (985) 783-5050 for any animal-related emergencies.
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents will be contacted by the school system regarding further closings. Boutte Christian Academy is also closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Sign up to receive e-mail updates throughout any storm event by sending your e-mail address to channel6@stcharlesgov.net.
• Residents should bring their own shovels for sandbags, which are available at 37 locations around the parish. For a complete list of locations, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane.
St. Charles Parish residents are urged to stay tuned to Cable Channel 6, www.stcharlesgov.net and 1370 AM for additional updates.
St. Charles Parish Public Information Officer Renee C. Allemand will offer continual, up-to-the-minute updates from the parish courthouse throughout the storm via Web log at stcharlesgov.blogspot.com. Residents are invited to log on to comment on any of the topics that will be presented, which include traffic information, school closings, possible damage reports and storm forecasts. Check the blog often for video and photos of parish preparations and aftermath.
Also, WWL-870 AM is imbedding a tie-line within St. Charles Parish EOC. Residents may tune into that station to get updates directly from the parish during the storm event.
Public Information Officer
(985) 783-5000; (504) 269-7636 (cell); (985) 783-5023 (fax)
rallemand@stcharlesgov.net; www.stcharlesgov.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #9
5 p.m. August 31, 2008
ST. CHARLES PARISH UPDATE
HAHNVILLE – St. Charles Parish is now under a hurricane warning.
If you are still in St. Charles Parish, you still have time to evacuate. However, that window is rapidly closing as Hurricane Gustav approaches the coast. State Police will begin shutting down major roadways with the onset of tropical storm force winds. That could happen as early as 11 p.m., with hurricane force winds arriving Monday morning.
The parish estimates 90 percent of residents on the West Bank have evacuated; 80 percent on the East Bank. Water usage within the parish is the lowest ever recorded.
The entire parish is at risk due to storm surge flooding. High waves will challenge the East Bank hurricane protection levee. If this levee fails, there will be catastrophic damage.
We are hearing reports that some East Bank residents are staying behind. The parish wants you to know that you are NOT safe. Winds alone will provide moderate damage to housing. The parish could receive as much as 10 inches of rainfall throughout the event.
Because of Gustav’s likely angle of approach, storm surges will be pushed up into the Barataria Basin and into the unprotected West Bank of St. Charles Parish. Storm surge is of particular concern within the Sunset Drainage District in Des Allemands. Flooding still remains a possibility in housing south of Hwy. 90.
St. Charles Parish Emergency Operations Center Director Tab Troxler said Saturday Gustav is the most serious storm threat he has faced in the 18 years he has been on the job. Gustav is currently a deadly Category 3 hurricane and will move onshore at this strength.
If you are staying in the parish, please call EOC at 985-783-5050 to report your whereabouts in the event you need to be rescued. There are NO public shelters open within the parish.
Please understand that electricity could be out for as much as a month due to extensive infrastructure damage. Loss of running water and sewage is also a possibility.
Assisted evacuation has been completed. St. Charles Parish has moved about 1,300 residents and their pets to out-of-parish shelters.
All protective actions are being taken in accordance with the timeline set by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. EOC is fully staffed and prepared to handle incoming phone calls. A small group of pump station operators continue to remain in the parish.
A group of Public Works employees and hospital personnel has evacuated to Port Allen in the event the parish is unreachable. Recovery equipment (machinery) has been parked on the Mississippi River levee to ensure it is out of the reach of flood waters.
Parish officials are in contact with the National Guard and FEMA and are in the process of contingency planning for search and rescue operations.
Please continue to keep these things in mind:
• Airline Highway is now closed at the St. Charles / Jefferson Parish line. If you need to reach St. Charles via Airline, please detour onto River Road.
• If you have transportation but do not have a place to stay, the state of Louisiana has set up public shelters. For a list of information checkpoints on these shelters, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane/stateguide.htm.
• St. Charles Parish Waterworks strongly urges those evacuating their homes or trailers to turn off their water at the meter.
• Sheriff’s deputies will closely patrol residential neighborhoods to guard against looting.
• Garbage pickup has been suspended. Please secure your garbage can and any debris.
• The St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter is now closed indefinitely. Please call EOC at (985) 783-5050 for any animal-related emergencies.
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents will be contacted by the school system regarding further closings. Boutte Christian Academy is also closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Sign up to receive e-mail updates throughout any storm event by sending your e-mail address to channel6@stcharlesgov.net.
• Residents should bring their own shovels for sandbags, which are available at 37 locations around the parish. For a complete list of locations, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane.
St. Charles Parish residents are urged to stay tuned to Cable Channel 6, www.stcharlesgov.net and 1370 AM for additional updates.
St. Charles Parish Public Information Officer Renee C. Allemand will offer continual, up-to-the-minute updates from the parish courthouse throughout the storm via Web log at stcharlesgov.blogspot.com. Residents are invited to log on to comment on any of the topics that will be presented, which include traffic information, school closings, possible damage reports and storm forecasts. Check the blog often for video and photos of parish preparations and aftermath.
Also, WWL-870 AM is imbedding a tie-line within St. Charles Parish EOC. Residents may tune into that station to get updates directly from the parish during the storm event.
Equine Evacuation Information
Click here for a list of shelter locations for horses and other large animals.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
St. Charles Parish Update #9
ST. CHARLES PARISH UPDATE
Parish expects to cease assisted evacuation Sunday
For immediate release 6:45 p.m. • Aug. 30, 2008
HAHNVILLE – St. Charles Parish is now under a hurricane watch due to the threat from Hurricane Gustav, now an extremely dangerous and deadly Category 4 storm.
EOC Director Tab Troxler said Saturday Gustav is the most serious storm threat he has faced in the 18 years he has been on the job.
A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions pose a threat to a specified coastal area within 36 hours. St. Charles is a coastal parish. Tropical storm force winds should reach the coast early Monday morning, with a possible rise in tide levels as early as tomorrow evening.
Parish President V.J. St. Pierre Jr. issued a mandatory evacuation for St. Charles Parish at noon today (SATURDAY). Now is the time to leave if you have not yet done so. State Police to say contraflow will begin at 4 a.m. Sunday morning. Parish officials STRONGLY ADVISE residents to leave the parish before that time.
Officials are urging residents to leave the parish, as there will be no guarantee of emergency services in Hurricane Gustav’s aftermath. Subsequently, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s office will implement a curfew nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Anyone found on the streets who are neither emergency workers nor persons attempting to evacuate are subject to being detained and/or arrested. This curfew will be in effect until further notice.
The parish expects to complete its assisted evacuation efforts Sunday. If you are in need of transportation assistance, please contact EOC at (985) 783-5050 IMMEDIATELY. St. Charles Parish has already moved 1,165 residents and 13 pets to out-of-parish shelters.
The current track presents storm surge implications for the entire parish. Because of Gustav’s likely angle of approach, storm surges will be pushed up into the Barataria Basin and into the unprotected West Bank of St. Charles Parish. Storm surge is of particular concern within the Sunset Drainage District in Des Allemands. East Bank hurricane protection levees could possibly be overtopped due to wind-driven storm surge in Lake Pontchartrain.
Storm surge modeling shows possible surges of 9 feet in Bayou Gauche and 12 feet in Luling’s Willowdale subdivision. Storm surges are projected at 12 to 13 feet on the East Bank, testing the muster of the hurricane protection levee there.
All protective actions are being taken in accordance with the timeline set by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. EOC is fully staffed and prepared to handle incoming phone calls. All parish pump stations are fueled, operational and connected to a telemetry system located within EOC. A small group of pump station operators are staying in the parish throughout Gustav. Parish officials are in contact with the National Guard and FEMA in the event the parish will need to initiate post-storm search and rescue operations.
Please continue to keep these things in mind:
- If you have transportation but do not have a place to stay, the state of Louisiana has set up public shelters. For a list of information checkpoints on these shelters, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane/stateguide.htm.
- Contraflow should begin as early as 6 a.m. SUNDAY, according to State Police. At that time you will only be able to get as far as Gramercy on I-10 heading back into St. Charles Parish. I-310 will only be open between the Luling Bridge and Airline Highway. You will NOT be able to get on I-10 from I-310. To view an evacuation map with recommended routes, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane.
- St. Charles Parish Waterworks strongly urges those evacuating their homes or trailers to turn off their water at the meter.
- Sheriff’s deputies will closely patrol residential neighborhoods to guard against looting. The sale of alcoholic beverages will cease at 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Garbage pickup has been suspended. Please secure your garbage can and any debris.
- The St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter is now closed indefinitely. Please call EOC at (985) 783-5050 for any animal-related emergencies.
- St. Charles Parish Public Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents will be contacted by the school system regarding further closings. Boutte Christian Academy is also closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Sign up to receive e-mail updates throughout any storm event by sending your e-mail address to channel6@stcharlesgov.net.
- Residents should bring their own shovels for sandbags, which are available at 37 locations around the parish. For a complete list of locations, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane.
Beginning this afternoon, St. Charles Parish Public Information Officer Renee C. Allemand will offer continual, up-to-the-minute updates from the parish courthouse throughout the storm via Web log at stcharlesgov.blogspot.com. Residents are invited to log on to comment on any of the topics that will be presented, which include traffic information, school closings, possible damage reports and storm forecasts.
Also, WWL-870 AM is imbedding a tie-line within St. Charles Parish EOC. Residents may tune into that station to get updates directly from the parish during the storm event.
Church Closings in St. Charles Parish
- Mount Zion Baptist Church on 2nd Street in St. Rose will have no church services Sunday. Services are cancelled until further notice.
If you know of any church cancellations, please comment.
Last Minute Prep: Sandbag Locations
The following is a list of sandbag locations in St. Charles Parish:
PLEASE NOTE: Sandbags are for St. Charles Parish residents only. You may be required to present proof of residency to receive sandbags. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHOVEL!
East Bank Bridge Park
West Bank Bridge Park
District I
Hackberry Street southwest of the pump station b/w Gassen Street and Luling Estates Drive
Bamboo Street and Plantation Rd.
Pioneer Drive and Settlers Drive
King Street behind school
End of River Park Drive
School House Road near railroad tracks
Boutte Estates at the curve
District II
Willowdale Boulevard and East Heather next to the levee
Rex Street between Davis Drive and Evelyn Drive east of Pump Station Road
Sugarhouse Road and Angus Drive
Bernard Avenue near the pump station
District III
Red Church Subdivision
Ormond Fire House
District IV
Paradis Pump Station at Canal Boat Launch
Up the Bayou Road near the pump station
Twin Bridge Road and Down the Bayou Road
LA 631 (Old Spanish Trail) behind the church
LA 306 at Badeaux Lane East
Grand Bayou Road and Sunshine Drive
District V
4th Street
Bar None Subdivision
Charles Town Subdivision
Fairfield Subdivision
I-310 Service Road
Oakland Subdivision
Preston Hollow and River Road
River View
Dianne Place
District VI
Montz Recreation Park
New Sarpy Recreation Park
Norco Elementary School and Apple Street
Norco Fire Station
DistrictVII
George Cousin Rd and West Heather Street
Valencia Street and Primrose Drive
Primrose Drive West of the Lagatutta pump station between Wade Street and Oak Street
Lakewood Elementary School
Traffic Updates
If you know of any traffic troubles during this evacuation, please comment below.
According to WWL-TV, the I-310 Interchange with Hwy. 90 is backed up to the Des Allemands bridge at this time.
Garbage Pickup Suspended
Garbage pickup in St. Charles Parish has been suspended. Please secure your garbage can and any debris.
School Closings
- St. Charles Parish Public Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents will be informed by the school system about possible reopening for Thursday and Friday.
- Boutte Christian Academy will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Do you know of any school closings in St. Charles Parish not listed here? E-mail information to rallemand@stcharlesgov.net.
St. Charles Parish Evacuation Details
For immediate release 1:20 p.m.
HAHNVILLE – Hurricane Gustav continues to move toward the south central Louisiana coast as a rapidly intensifying Category 3 hurricane.
Parish President V.J. St. Pierre Jr. issued a mandatory evacuation for St. Charles Parish at noon today (SATURDAY). At this time, residents should begin leaving the parish, preferably via state highways. State Police continue to estimate that contraflow will begin at 6 a.m. Sunday morning. Parish officials STRONGLY ADVISE residents to leave the parish before that time.
Officials are urging residents to leave the parish as there will be no guarantee of emergency services in Hurricane Gustav’s aftermath. Subsequently, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s office will implement a curfew nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Anyone found on the streets who are neither emergency workers nor persons attempting to evacuate are subject to being detained and/or arrested. This curfew will be in effect until further notice.
Due to a lack of resources, the parish is urging residents to use social networks and neighbors to secure transportation out of the parish. However, the parish’s assisted evacuation plan will continue through Saturday. If you need transportation, call Emergency Operations IMMEDIATELY to sign up. Those with pets MUST bring supplies, including carriers.
The current track presents storm surge implications for the entire parish. Because of Gustav’s likely angle of approach, storm surges will be pushed up into the Barataria basin and into the unprotected West Bank of St. Charles Parish. Storm surge is of particular concern within the Sunset Drainage District in Des Allemands. East Bank hurricane protection levees could possibly be overtopped due to wind-driven storm surge in Lake Pontchartrain.
All protective actions are being taken in accordance with the timeline set by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. EOC is fully staffed and prepared to handle incoming phone calls. All parish pump stations are fueled, operational and connected to a telemetry system located within EOC. Pump operators are NOT planning to evacuate at this time. Parish officials are in contact with the National Guard and FEMA in the event the parish will need to initiate post-storm search and rescue operations.
Please continue to keep these things in mind:
- If you have transportation but do not have a place to stay, the state of Louisiana has set up public shelters. For a list of information checkpoints on these shelters, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane/stateguide.htm.
- Contraflow should begin as early as 6 a.m. SUNDAY, according to State Police. At that time you will only be able to get as far as Gramercy on I-10 heading back into St. Charles Parish. I-310 will only be open between the Luling Bridge and Airline Highway. You will NOT be able to get on I-10 from I-310. To view an evacuation map with recommended routes, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane.
- St. Charles Parish Waterworks strongly urges those evacuating their homes or trailers to turn off their water at the meter.
- Sheriff’s deputies will closely patrol residential neighborhoods to guard against looting. The sale of alcoholic beverages will cease at 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Garbage pickup has been suspended. Please secure your garbage can and any debris.
- The St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter is now closed indefinitely. Please call EOC at (985) 783-5050 for any animal-related emergencies.
- St. Charles Parish Public Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents will be contacted by the school system regarding further closings. Boutte Christian Academy is also closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Sign up to receive e-mail updates throughout any storm event by sending your e-mail address to channel6@stcharlesgov.net.
- Residents should bring their own shovels for sandbags, which are available at 37 locations around the parish. For a complete list of locations, visit www.stcharlesgov.net/hurricane.
- For information on equine evacuation locations, log on to www.stcharlesgov.net.
St. Charles Parish residents are urged to stay tuned to Cable Channel 6, www.stcharlesgov.netand 1370 AM for additional updates.
Beginning this afternoon, St. Charles Parish Public Information Officer Renee C. Allemand will offer continual, up-to-the-minute updates from the parish courthouse throughout the storm via Web log at stcharlesgov.blogspot.com. Residents are invited to log on to comment on any of the topics that will be presented, which include traffic information, school closings, possible damage reports and storm forecasts.
St. Charles Parish residents are urged to stay tuned to Cable Channel 6, www.stcharlesgov.net and 1370 AM for additional updates.
The mission of St. Charles Parish government is to provide high quality, efficient services to sustain and enhance the quality of life for all residents of St. Charles Parish.
For more information, contact Public Information Officer Renee C. Allemand at (985) 783-5000 or rallemand@stcharlesgov.net.
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Update Aug. 30
A Mandatory Evacuation is now in effect in St. Charles Parish.
Effective at dusk tonight, a curfew is in effect in the entire parish until dawn. This will continue until the emergency situation is over.
Deputies will patrol all of the parish in numbers at least 3 times higher than normal as all available enforcement personnel will be utilized.
I will continue to provide information via email to residents and hope to be able to provide you a message regarding conditions in the parish as soon as the storm passes. This is a result of battery operated satellite capability which we now have.
St. Charles Sheriff: Avoid traffic accidents during evacuation
A message from Sheriff Champagne Regarding Hurricane Gustav…
For Your Safety
Everything that we do in anticipation of an approaching storm is for your safety.
You can help us with this effort.
Automobile accidents have already increased in St. Charles Parish. We understand that everyone is preoccupied with the storm threat. When you add excessive cell phone use while driving as well as increased traffic flow, the chance of accidents rises dramatically.
I urge you to concentrate on driving only when you take to the roads. Pull over to make a phone call. An automobile accident will only add to your anxiety and frustration. It is quite likely that more people will be injured in automobile accidents than from the storm itself.
Safety is the point.
Sheriff Greg Champagne
P.O. Box 426
Hahnville, LA 70057
Ph: 985-783-6237
sheriff@sheriffgregchampagne.com
For additional information contact Captain Patrick Yoes.
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