Emergency Info
Destrehan, Hahnville football games canceled
Because of Hurricane Gustav, both the Hahnville and Destrehan football games have been canceled. […]
Government
Emergency Info
No court hearings prior to Sept. 8
Based upon the latest updates regarding current conditions in the parish, and the inability of much of the citizenry to return at this time, all court hearings scheduled for this week will be postponed until a later date. […]
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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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Parish not out of the woods yet
Though the storm surge at Grand Isle did not get as high as expected, EOC Director Tab Troxler says that the parish is not out of the woods yet as far as flooding is concerned.
50 knot winds will be coming out of the south, which can push a lot of water, especially in the Sunset Drainage District. […]
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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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Sheriff says about 90 percent of parish without power
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says that the parish appears to have been spared from any major devastation and that Public Works employees are working to clear streets of trees and power lines. […]
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Schools will be closed through Friday Sept. 5th
As of now, St. Charles Parish Public Schools will remain closed thru Friday. A decision has not been made as to the reopening of schools. […]
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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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Power outages reported in parish
All of Bayou Gauche, along with parts of old Luling, St. Rose and Hahnville are currently without power. […]