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HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ST MARY PARISH COURTHOUSE 
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.
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 FelicianaAPPLY AT: www.sba.govCall: 1-800-659-2955


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
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Action Stage
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4 Feet
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4 Feet
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Flood Stage
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6 Feet
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4 Feet
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Moderate Flood Stage
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7 Feet
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7 Feet
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Major Flood Stage
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12 Feet
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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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