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Event cancelled. Coastal Flood Advisory from
9/17/2019 10:19 PM to 9/18/2019 1:00 PM CDT
TROPICAL UPDATE FROM
US NWS LAKE CHARLES 9/18/19:
Tropical Depression Imelda is slowly moving north
across the Houston area. Rainfall from this system
will continue today through Thursday. An additional
4 to 10 inches is expected across southeast Texas,
two to six inches across western Louisiana, and
lower amounts east of there.
Remember the rule of thumb is to double these
forecast numbers to estimate how much rainfall
could fall in isolated places.
Tyler, Jasper, Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties
have the highest risk for flash flooding today through
Thursday, although western Louisiana has a risk for
flash flooding as well.
Be alert for flooded roads during periods of heavy
rain, especially at night.
In addition, tides are continuing to run 1 to 2 feet
above normal, so coastal flooding is still expected
during high tide today through Thursday.
Roger Erickson
Warning Coordination Meteorologist
National Weather Service
Lake Charles, LA
A Message from the
St. Mary Parish Office
of Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness:Although St Mary Parish has been declared a Major
Disaster area, we have been informed that after
the State and Federal officials completed individual
assessments of the damaged properties, St. Mary
Parish fell short of the criteria used for Federal
Individual Assistance.The U.S. Small Business Administration (S.B.A)
will be offering low interest disaster loans to those
impacted by Hurricane Barry. St. Mary Parish will
be establishing a location and time for those that
wish to apply for these low interest loans very
soon, there will be an online application process.
These dates, times and locations will be
announced soon.
Disaster #:LA-00093Effective Date:7/10/2019Incident Period:7/10/2019 through 7/15/2019Incident:Hurricane BarryStates Affected:LouisianaCounties Eligible:Primary Counties:LouisianaAllen, Avoyelles, Saint MaryContiguous Counties:LouisianaAssumption, Beauregard, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, La Salle, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Saint Landry, Saint Martin, Terrebonne, Vernon, West FelicianaSBA plans to open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in your respective parishes (St. Mary, Allen and Avoyelles) from September 13- 26, 2019.APPLY AT: www.sba.govCall: 1-800-659-2955
ST. MARY PARISHDisaster Loan Outreach CenterPatterson Civic Center116 Cotton RoadPatterson, LA 70392Opens 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Closes 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26
PUBLIC NOTICE:
St. Mary Parish Government has debris removal crews working along
the roads and streets in the unincorporated areas of the Parish. It is
anticipated that they will make at least two passes along the roads
and streets during the next few weeks in order get all of the debris
from Hurricane Barry removed. Please place the hurricane debris
along the shoulder of the road/street. St. Mary Parish thanks you
for your patience and cooperation in this endeavor. Citizens from
across the parish may also bring their own debris to the West End
Pick-Up Station in Franklin and to the Harold J. 'Baba' Landry
Landfill in Berwick. Regular operating hours are 7:00 a.m. to
4:45 p.m., Monday thru Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday; however, for the next couple of weeks
these facilities will be open extended hours daily until 7:00 p.m.
. You may call the Pick-Up station to confirm its hours at
337-828-4100, ext. 114 and the Landfill at 985-385-4531.
If you live within the corporate limits of Morgan City, Berwick,
Patterson, Franklin or Baldwin, please contact the respective
city hall for information concerning debris removal within
the municipalities.
NOTIFICATION FROM AMERICAN REDCROSS 7/19/19:
The Disaster Assessment teams are in your parish today.
Here is some information that may be helpful:
• As our teams survey the affected areas, this data is being
transmitted to our DA team at HQ, located in Baton Rouge.
We should have information for you regarding numbers/percentage
complete/etc. beginning tomorrow.
• This real time data is used to determine the number of "strike teams"
assigned to St. Mary Parish. These "strike teams" are multi-disciplinary
teams that include members skilled in Casework, Health Services/Mental
Health Services, and Supply Distribution.
• Strike Teams focus will first focus on the destroyed homes and
those with Major Damage. These teams will be able to distribute
emergency supplies, provide critical financial assistance as indicated
and connect families with local resources.
• Should persons call your office in need of help due to the storm,
please ask them to call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767)
 
PLEASE NOTE ST MARY IS CONSIDERED SOUTH CENTRAL..
WHEN SEVERE WEATHER IS EXPECTED :
PLEASE TIE DOWN LOOSE OBJECTS, SUCH AS: GARBAGE
CANS, PATIO FURNITURE, PLANTS, ETC. MINOR
FLOODING MAY OCCUR ALONG THE COAST CYPREMORT
POINT AND BURNS POINT AREA WITH STRONG SOUTH
WINDS AND HIGH TIDE...
DURING HEAVY RAINS, PLEASE BE MINDFUL
IF A STREET IS FLOODED DO NOT GO THROUGH BARRICADES
TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN
ALSO WAKES MAY PUSH WATER INTO HOMES
Severe Storms Awareness Week: Tornadoes
Watch vs Warning- Do you know the difference?
A tornado WATCH means BE PREPARED.
A tornado WARNING means TAKE ACTION.
If there is a tornado watch pay extra close
attention to the weather and be ready to act,
because tornadoes are possible. If there is a
tornado warning, find shelter immediately,
and move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building, because a tornado
is occurring or will shortly. Avoid windows
and cover your head to protect yourself from
flying debris.Take Action! Acting early
helps to save lives!
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml
#SpringSafety
ST MARY PARISH HURRICANE GUIDES ARE LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE ST MARY PARISH
COURTHOUSE BUILDING LOBBY OR ROOM 105 OR 107, 1ST FLOOR.
YOU MAY ALSO DOWNLOAD LA GOHSEP HURRICANE GUIDE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://gohsep.la.gov/evacinfo/Emergency_Guide_v46b_7-1_4p.pdf
FOR ROAD CLOSURES PLEASE GOTO THE LINK BELOW:
http://lb.511la.org/lalb/
On October 10, 2013: Flood stages at four forecast points along the Atchafalaya River will be changed to better reflect flood impacts along the reaches of the river served by these forecast points.
The National Weather Service will change the river flood criteria at four locations along the Atchafalaya River to better reflect the flood impacts at the following locations: Butte La Rose, Melville, Krotz Springs, and Morgan City.
Morgan City
| | New Criteria | Current Criteria |
|---|
Action Stage
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4 Feet
|
4 Feet
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Flood Stage
|
6 Feet
|
4 Feet
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Moderate Flood Stage
|
7 Feet
|
7 Feet
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Major Flood Stage
|
12 Feet
|
12 Feet
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These changes in the flood criteria will allow emergency managers in Avoyelles, St. Mary,St. Martin, St. Landry, and Iberia parishes to better serve the communities that would
be impacted by flooding. These flood criteria reflect input from the leaders of these parishes,
along with first responders, and citizens.
Important: These changes will not affect flood insurance maps or flood insurance rates for these locations. This will only affect the watch and warning criteria at this locations .
Have you developed your disaster plan? Start today. You never know when the unexpected will happen. Be prepared; develop your emergency kit!
Ready.gov - FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
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