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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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Most residents evacuate
State Police began shutting down major roadways with the onset of tropical storm force winds. […]
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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. […]
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Aug.31 may be last chance to leave parish
Anyone planning on leaving St. Charles Parish needs to do so today before the onset of tropical storm force winds begins early tomorrow morning, according to the parish’s emergency operations director. […]
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Evacuation begins
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. […]
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Tropical Storm Gustav Parish Advisory
The latest track for Tropical Storm Gustav takes the storm onshore over Terrebone Parish Tuesday morning as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. Models show storm surges could top 13 feet on the West Bank of St. Charles Parish, and officials are preparing for the worst. All residents should be taking steps to secure their homes and prepare for evacuation.
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Parish updates evacuation information and plans
HAHNVILLE – The latest track for Tropical Storm Gustav takes the storm onshore over Terrebone Parish early Tuesday as a powerful Category 3 or 4 hurricane. […]
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Early morning wreck holds up traffic for hours
A two-vehicle wreck occurred on Highway 90 early this morning after a Chevrolet Suburban appeared to U-Turn directly into a garbage truck, according to witness reports. […]