🎆 Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition, but safety should always come first. Before you celebrate, learn how to use fireworks safely, protect your loved ones and pets, and help prevent fires: ready.gov/summer-ready#tips

More tips in our blog: fema.gov/blog/freedom-and-fireworks-how-stay-safe-while-celebrating-nations-250th-birthday

Update-11:46 a.m.-One lane has been reopened to traffic.

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Both lanes in the 1400 block of Hwy. 70 (Lower St. Martin) are currently temporarily shut down due to a two vehicle accident with a camper trailer.

Please find an alternate route to avoid delays while first responders work to clear the scene.

Bayou Bend Health System, with the help of Community Hospital Consulting (CHC), is currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment to identify crucial health issues affecting the residents of St. Mary Parish. This survey is open to anyone who lives of works in St. Mary Parish and the surrounding area.

Please click on the link below or scan the QR code to complete the survey before MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026.

Please be assured that all of your comments will be kept confidential, and your voluntary participation will provide valuable contributions to the community.

This survey is simply about improving the health of our community, and this information will help us prioritize future collaboration, partnerships, and community benefit planning. You can access the full report on BayouBendHealth.org once all information has been collected and reviewed.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBHSCHNASURVEY

Thank you for helping Bayou Bend move forward for greater healthcare!