St. Mary Parish
Baldwin Civic Center to serve as St. Mary Parish shelter:
The Morgan City Police Department has announced that St. Mary Parish has opened a shelter for displaced residents due to Hurricane Francine.
The Baldwin Civic Center located at 305 LA 83 in Baldwin, La. will serve as the shelter.
The shelter will provide 3 meals per day. Residents are responsible for bedding, personal items, and medication. Transportation will also need to be provided.
Chief Chad M. Adams wants to also remind our citizens that a Dusk/Dawn Curfew will be in effect until utilities can be restored. Currently Cleco is working to restore the main feed of power to the City of Morgan City. Once that feed is restored then the city's electrical grid can be assessed.
Currently supplies are being organized to be delivered to our area for residents in need. Please monitor the Morgan City Police Department social media for location and time these items will be available.
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A few shelters are opening in Acadiana for residents during Tropical Storm Francine.
Lafayette Parish
A shelter will open at 4 pm September 10 at the Dupuis Recreation Center in Brown Park in Lafayette.
St. Landry Parish
In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, St. Landry Parish Government will open a Last Resort Shelter for residents concerned about their safety. The shelter will be located at the Yambilee Building, 1939 West Landry Street, Opelousas, LA, and will open at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Residents are encouraged to check with family or friends for shelter alternatives if they are concerned about flooding, as the Last Resort Shelter should be used only if no other options are available.
If you plan to stay at the shelter, please bring any necessary personal items, including:
● Blankets
● Medications
● Hygiene products
● Other essentials for the night
This shelter is intended as a last resort option, and space is limited. We urge residents to prioritize staying with friends or relatives if possible. For more information or updates, please follow St. Landry Parish Government's social media pages or call our office at (337) 948-3688.
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