St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell declared a state of emergency Friday morning ahead of Tropical Storm Ida, which will enter the Gulf of Mexico tomorrow morning and is expected to be a major hurricane impacting the Louisiana coast by Sunday. St. Charles Parish residents can expect to see hurricane conditions Sunday morning.
“Yesterday Public Works started putting out HESCO baskets along Bayou Des Allemands and is checking all 56 pump stations, clearing storm drains and ensuring drainage systems are fully operational,” Friday’s press release from the parish stated. “All sandbag locations will be open by 1 p.m., today, Friday, August 27. Parish officials will be checking for IDs. Residents should only take what they need and bring their shovels.”
Parish sandbag locations include the following areas:
Parish – wide
East Bank Bridge Park
West Bank Bridge Park
District I
Hackberry Street southwest of the pump station between Gassen Street and Luling Estates Drive
Bamboo Street and Plantation Road
Across from 198 Keller Street
King Street behind the 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
District III
Red Church Subdivision
Ormond Fire House on Ormond Boulevard
District IV
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
Fourth Street
Bar None Subdivision
Charles Towne 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 at the Spillway Levee
Norco Fire Station
Norco Adult Learning Center on 2nd Street and Apple
District VII
Parking lot of Lakewood Dr.
Valencia Street and Primrose Drive
Parish officials said all boat launches in the parish will be closed Saturday morning, August 28, and the gaps in Des Allemands HESCO baskets will also be filled.
“At this time, residents should refrain from putting out bulk debris,” the release stated. “While regular garbage services remain on schedule, bulk debris will inhibit Public Works from focusing on other storm-fighting activities. All residents are encouraged to gather emergency supplies, including food, water and medicine for at least three days; secure loose items around your home; make sure you are familiar with proper usage of your generator; and have a plan for your pets. As Tropical Storm Ida enters the Gulf of Mexico, residents should continue to monitor the weather and follow guidance from local officials over the next few days.”
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