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Voluntary Evacuation Ordered for Lower St. Martin Parish Ahead of Hurricane Francine
PRESS RELEASE St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office September 10, 2024 11:00 a.m. Contact: Major Ginny Higgins Public Information Officer (337) 394-3071 VOLUNTARY EVACUATION REQUESTED FOR LOWER ST. MARTIN PARISH (STEPHENSVILLE AND BELLE RIVER) (St. Martinville, La.)-Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Francine, St. Martin Parish President Pete Delcambre has issued a voluntary evacuation for residents of Lower St. Martin Parish (Stephensville/Belle River) effective immediately due to the possible threat of high water as a result of Hurricane Francine. A voluntary evacuation is encouraged for the safety of residents in these low-lying areas. During a voluntary evacuation, it is your choice to move from an area of danger to an area of safety. There is a chance that flood waters could render you unable to leave your home. The storm surge for Lower St. Martin Parish is expected to be five to ten feet. Should you decide to stay, please make sure that you have enough provisions to hold you over until flood waters recede. -END-
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Voluntary Evacuation Ordered for Lower St. Martin Parish Ahead of Hurricane Francine
PRESS RELEASE St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office September 10, 2024 11:00 a.m. Contact: Major Ginny Higgins Public Information Officer (337) 394-3071 VOLUNTARY EVACUATION REQUESTED FOR LOWER ST. MARTIN PARISH (STEPHENSVILLE AND BELLE RIVER) (St. Martinville, La.)-Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Francine, St. Martin Parish President Pete Delcambre has issued a voluntary evacuation for residents of Lower St. Martin Parish (Stephensville/Belle River) effective immediately due to the possible threat of high water as a result of Hurricane Francine. A voluntary evacuation is encouraged for the safety of residents in these low-lying areas. During a voluntary evacuation, it is your choice to move from an area of danger to an area of safety. There is a chance that flood waters could render you unable to leave your home. The storm surge for Lower St. Martin Parish is expected to be five to ten feet. Should you decide to stay, please make sure that you have enough provisions to hold you over until flood waters recede. -END-
Sandbag Distribution Sites Activated Throughout St. Martin Parish
(St. Martinville, LA) – Commencing at noon today, September 9, 2024, the sandbag distribution sites listed below will be activated. Please bring a shovel and be prepared to fill your own sandbags. There is a limit of 25 bags per vehicle. Normally, it takes only 6 bags to secure a door. Sandbags will be available at the following locations: Ruth Barn– 1035 Ruth Bridge Highway, Breaux Bridge South Barn– 1011 Capritto 40 Arpent Road, St. Martinville Paul Angelle Park– 2458 Cecilia Senior High School Road, Breaux Bridge Clayton Boudreaux Memorial Park– 1028 Catahoula Highway, St. Martinville Coteau Holmes Park– 1860 Coteau Holmes Highway, St. Martinville Doiron Memorial Park– 3257 Highway 70, Morgan City Belle River Volunteer Fire Station– 1207 Highway 70, Pierre Part (on the levee across Highway 70) Sandbags will be available: Monday (9/9/24): noon till 7 p.m. Tuesday (9/10/24): 7 a.m. till 7 p.m. Wednesday (9/11/24): 7 a.m. till weather allows Thursday (9/12/24) if needed: 7 a.m. till 7 p.m. Should assistance be needed, please contact the Parish’s Office of Emergency Preparedness at (337) 394-2808.
St. Martin Parish Declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Francine
As all are aware, a gulf storm is quickly developing into a CAT 1, possibly a CAT 2 Hurricane. There is no good hurricane, and we should be taking precautionary measures now if you have not already started. Sandbag locations with times have been posted. Most recent updates: Time of impact has moved up to 8:00 AM Wednesday as opposed to 8:00 PM. A full 12 hours earlier. The Parish has signed a “state of emergency “and we stand ready now and later to assist this Parish in whatever is necessary. We will have continuing updates from here as we received them. Pete Delcambre Parish President
2024 Consumer Confidence Report: Catahoula Water District Grade D
Our water system grade is a “D”. Our water system report card can be found HERE. Copy and paste this code into your website. <a href="http://www.stmartinparish.net/news_detail_T3_R45.php">Your Link Name</a> Share this page on your favorite Social network
Hurricane Francine Update: Voluntary Evacuation for Lower St. Martin Parish
Parish President Pete Delcambre provides an afternoon update on Tropical Storm Francine. The track has shifted east. Currently, it is stationary over the Texas coast, but rapid development is expected in the next few hours. A voluntary evacuation has been issued for residents of Lower St. Martin, as there may be flooding and higher sustained winds in the area. Sandbag locations will continue to be open until 7pm this evening. The storm is expected to make landfall tomorrow mid-morning to early afternoon. Please take all precautionary measures to prepare. Please call the Parish’s OEP at 337-394-2808 for any assistance. Stay safe
Curfew Imposed for Lower St. Martin Parish Due to Power Outages
PRESS RELEASE St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office September 12, 2024 4:00 p.m. Contact: Major Ginny Higgins Public Information Officer (337) 394-3071 Curfew Announced For Lower St. Martin Parish (St. Martinville, La.)-Due to extensive power outages, St. Martin Parish President, Pete Delcambre will be imposing a curfew for lower St. Martin Parish residents (Stephensville and Belle River only) from dusk this evening, Thursday, September 12, 2024, until dawn on Friday, September 13, 2024. -END-
2024 Consumer Confidence Report: Industrial Park Water System Grade C
Our water system grade is a “C”. Our water system report card can be found HERE. Copy and paste this code into your website. <a href="http://www.stmartinparish.net/news_detail_T3_R46.php">Your Link Name</a> Share this page on your favorite Social network
Fire Hydrant Testing Scheduled in Catahoula Area
08/01/2025 Attention Customers of St. Martin Parish Waterworks District #4 – Catahoula, St. Martin Parish Fire District will be conducting fire hydrant testing in the Catahoula area starting Tuesday, August 5th. The testing is crucial to our Fire Rating and more crucial to our fire operations within the parish. This testing will be performed by a third-party tester. Please be advised that this testing may cause color to move within the water lines. You do not need to take any corrective action. The water system will work to clear any issues within the water lines after all testing is complete. The water system would appreciate your patience.
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