We're trying to post updates about road closures, power outages, and sand bag locations as soon as we receive them.
Here are some links to power, traffic and other information:
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Click Here for LUS power outages
Click Here for traffic conditions around Lafayette Parish
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Entergy power outages
Slemco power outages
CLECO power outages
Here's a list, arranged by time of receipt, of what we have from Acadiana law enforcement, government agencies and viewers:
5/17/24 9 a.m.
5/17/24 - 6:15 a.m.
St. Martin Parish Sheriff: There is currently a tree blocking the road in the 1400 block of Duchamp Road in St. Martinville. Ruth Bridge is closed from the 1100 block of Poydras Hwy due to downed power lines and downed trees. Jeanette Street off of Cemetery also has a tree blocking it. Please find an alternate route this morning to avoid delays. Please drive carefully on your morning commute. Please be mindful that there may be debris and downed trees on some of the roads, especially those in low traffic areas. Thank you for your patience as crews continue the clean-up process.
5/16/24- 10:52 p.m.
Report of tree down on Harrell Drive and Fontainbleau in Lafayette
Your Neighborhood reporter Ange Toussaint is out reporting on damage throughout Lafayette Parish.
5/16/24 - 10:38 p.m.
At this hour it is estimated over 30,000 people are without power across Acadiana.
5/16/24 - 10:32 p.m.
According to Lafayette 911
A grass fire in the 100 block of Benman Road at Cameron Road
5/16/24 - 10:26 p.m.
Reports of damage coming into the KATC Newsroom in Eastern Portions of St. Landry Parish and parts of Lafayette Parish.
5/16/24 - 10:26 p.m.
Reports are coming in on several road hazards with wires and trees on the road ways
5/16/24 - 1:26 p.m. from St. Landry Parish Government:
Starting at 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm, sandbags will be available for pickup at the Yambilee Building today, May 16th. We're limiting 10 sandbags per person. Anyone unable to come out for sandbags, contact Parish Government for assistance at (337) 948-3688.
5/17/24 - 5:19 a.m. from Lafayette Parish School System:
Due to the lack of electricity, air conditioning, and storm damage from last night, Carencro High will not be in session today, Friday, May 17, 2024. Updates on closures for Elementary and Middle Schools will follow later if needed. Graduations for Carencro High and Northside are still scheduled for this evening.
5/17/24 - 5:30 a.m. from Acadia Parish School Board:
Due to power outages at Church Elementary and Church Point High, the decision had been made to close school for today, May 17, 2024. Church Point Middle has power and will be open. Church Point High families will be updated regarding graduation as we find out more information.
