UPDATES:
As of Thursday, here are some updates on curfews:
ACADIA PARISH:
From Sheriff KP Gibson: Acadia parish will no longer have a curfew in place. We ask that you remind the public that they need to drive with caution as pockets of ice may remain on roadways. They need to give themselves extra time to travel and should drive at a reduced speed for this concern.
IBERIA PARISH:
Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard announces that all curfews previously in place for Iberia Parish, Louisiana, including the municipalities of Delcambre, Jeanerette, Loreauville and New Iberia, have been lifted, effective immediately.
ST LANDRY PARISH:
The City of Opelousas announces that the curfew implemented due to the recent winter storm has been lifted, effective immediately. With road conditions improving and temperatures rising, the City of Opelousas has
determined that it is safe to lift the curfew restrictions. Residents are now free to resume normal activities without any limitations on travel within the city. The City of Opelousas continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates if any further actions are necessary.
As of Wednesday, here are the updates we have on curfews issued earlier this week:
ACADIA PARISH
CROWLEY: Due to decreasing temperatures overnight, the roads are expected to ice, creating hazardous driving conditions. As a result, a curfew will be in effect from 6:00 PM Tuesday to 6:00 AM Wednesday. For your safety and the safety of others, please stay off the roads unless it is an absolute emergency. Emergency services are available but may face delays due to the icy conditions. Your cooperation is essential to ensure everyone's safety during this severe
EVANGELINE PARISH
There is a curfew in effect for Evangeline Parish. Curfew will begin at 7:00 PM January 21, 2025, and will end at 7:00 am January 22, 2025. This is due to roadways freezing up with temperatures near 10 degrees causing dangerous road conditions. Only essential personnel should be on the roadways. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office will be monitoring all traffic.
ST. MARY PARISH
St. Mary Parish Sheriff's office has announced a curfew starting Tuesday night, from 5 pm to 7 am Wednesday.
They are asking that everyone stay off of the roadways.
ST. MARTIN PARISH
From St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office:
Sheriff Becket Breaux and Parish President Pete Delcambre share information in reference to a curfew that will be imposed beginning at 4:00 p.m today until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, January 22, 2025. This is due to the record amount of snow we received along with the potential of ice forming this evening due to the plunging temperatures expected overnight into tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the storm and provide service to our St. Martin Parish community. If you need anything storm related, please call 337-394-2808 or if it is an emergency, call 911.We appreciate the cooperation that we have had today and it has allowed us to concentrate and respond quickly to the medical and emergency calls throughout the parish.
ST. LANDRY PARISH
The following curfews have been issued to ensure public safety:
- St. Landry Parish: 5:00 PM tonight (Tuesday, January 21, 2025) to 5:00 AM tomorrow morning (unincorporated areas)
