Mandatory evacuation issued for outside Morganza Hurricane Protection Levee; shelter opens Saturday
June 5, 2020
GLPC moves to Phase IV Mandatory Evacuation for Port Fourchon
June 5, 2020
The following press release was issued by Parish President Archie Chaisson:
As Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches landfall, Parish President Archie Chaisson has issued a Mandatory Evacuation for all residents and businesses south of the Leon Theriot Flood Gate and other low-lying areas. The Mandatory Evacuation takes effect Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 6 p.m. In order to accommodate evacuees that will need shelter, the Recreation Center (241 Recreation Drive, Raceland, LA 70394) will open at June 6, 2020 at 2 p.m.
Please contact the Lafourche Parish Emergency Operations Center at 985-537-7603 prior to evacuating to the shelter so we can assist you with instructions. Emergency Operations personnel will continue to monitor storm developments and remain available 24-7 through the duration of the storm. Updates will be shared as new information becomes available.
