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Parish strives to pick up debris before Ike
Debris pickup began on Sept. 8 in St. Charles, and the parish hopes to have all of it off the streets soon because of the potential danger of Hurricane Ike. […]
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Parish officials urge residents to stay away until Wednesday
Even though several areas in the parish are clear of debris and have power, St. Charles officials want residents to stay away until Wednesday. […]
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Highway 90 mostly clear of debris
It’s clear sailing on Highway 90 – at least from Boutte to Willowdale/Willowridge.
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St. Pierre says residents can return
Parish President V.J. St. Pierre says that residents of St. Charles Parish can return home, and they need to be prepared for what they are coming home to. […]
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Sheriff says best way to gain re-entry is by using I-55
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says that public officials are confident that residents can come back and not disrupt the work they have to do.
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Parish sees little damage so far
Maximum wind speed has steadily increased to 69 mph at the St. Charles Parish Courthouse, but Luling and Hahnville have only experienced superficial damage, while Willowdale/Willowridge is still dry. […]
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Flood threat likely gone
Though EOC Director Tab Troxler was worried about shifting winds bringing flood waters into the parish, it looks like the threat has disappeared.
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755 inform parish of whereabouts
About 755 people contacted the parish’s Emergency Operations Center last night to inform them that they would be riding out the storm from their homes. […]
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Parish could flood if Gustav stays on current track
In a parish update, emergency operations head Tab Troxler urged residents to help family , friends and neighbors to evacuate if they need it. He said St. Charles Parish could incur a 13 foot storm surge if Gustav stays on its current track which puts the storm at the doorstep of Terrebonne Parish by Monday night. […]