ST. CHARLES -
St. Charles Parish officials and work crews continue work to drain inundated areas of the parish after heavy rains Tuesday.
Public Works crews are working around the clock to clear debris from pumping stations, and all pumps are running at capacity. Today crews installed temporary pumps and a temporary levee in order to dewater the area at Ormond Boulevard and Airline Highway in Destrehan. The intersection is currently back open. In the last 30 days, areas of the parish received at least 20 inches of rain, with some receiving 600 percent of their normal rainfall amounts, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Other current road closures include: East Harding Street at U.S. 61 to the church, New Sarpy One lane open U.S. 61 eastbound from Harding Street past Ormond Boulevard, Destrehan St. Rose Avenue at U.S. 61, St. Rose Eastbound U.S. 61 onramp and off ramp from I-310, Destrehan Willowridge Drive past Refuge Street, Luling Roth Street, Boutte End of Magnolia Ridge Road, Boutte WPA Road No THRU traffic Closed at LA 306 and Hwy. 90, Bayou Gauche Highway 306 at Bayou Gauche Island, Bayou Gauche Grand Bayou Road, Bayou Gauche
Standing water persists at: U.S. 61 and Prospect Avenue, Norco Westbound U.S. 61 Some sections with standing water East and West James Drive, St. Rose Willowridge Subdivision, Luling Luke Drive, Bayou Gauche
Parish officials are also asking residents to report any damage and/or flooding to homes or businesses by calling EOC at (985) 783-5050. Red Cross and parish damage assessment teams are currently visiting flooded areas based on this information. Sandbags are still available in all council districts. A list of locations can be found at http://stcharlesparish-la.gov/hurricane. Shovels are required. Sandbags are available to St. Charles Parish residents ONLY, and bags must be filled before being taken home. For those with special needs who may need assistance getting sandbags, call (985) 783-5050. All St. Charles Parish residents are asked to continue to cut down on their sewer usage to only necessary tasks due to rainfall infiltration of the sewer system. This includes washing clothes, doing dishes, toilet flushing, showering, etc. We have been getting reports of sewer backups and toilets not flushing. Residents are advised to drive with extreme caution through flooded areas. Please idle through areas of standing water to prevent wakes that could possibly push water into homes. It is illegal to drive around barricades. More information about any of these items can also be obtained through EOC. The mission of St. Charles Parish government is to provide high quality, efficient services to sustain and enhance the quality of life for all residents of St. Charles Parish.
Public Works crews are working around the clock to clear debris from pumping stations, and all pumps are running at capacity. Today crews installed temporary pumps and a temporary levee in order to dewater the area at Ormond Boulevard and Airline Highway in Destrehan. The intersection is currently back open. In the last 30 days, areas of the parish received at least 20 inches of rain, with some receiving 600 percent of their normal rainfall amounts, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Other current road closures include: East Harding Street at U.S. 61 to the church, New Sarpy One lane open U.S. 61 eastbound from Harding Street past Ormond Boulevard, Destrehan St. Rose Avenue at U.S. 61, St. Rose Eastbound U.S. 61 onramp and off ramp from I-310, Destrehan Willowridge Drive past Refuge Street, Luling Roth Street, Boutte End of Magnolia Ridge Road, Boutte WPA Road No THRU traffic Closed at LA 306 and Hwy. 90, Bayou Gauche Highway 306 at Bayou Gauche Island, Bayou Gauche Grand Bayou Road, Bayou Gauche
Standing water persists at: U.S. 61 and Prospect Avenue, Norco Westbound U.S. 61 Some sections with standing water East and West James Drive, St. Rose Willowridge Subdivision, Luling Luke Drive, Bayou Gauche
Parish officials are also asking residents to report any damage and/or flooding to homes or businesses by calling EOC at (985) 783-5050. Red Cross and parish damage assessment teams are currently visiting flooded areas based on this information. Sandbags are still available in all council districts. A list of locations can be found at http://stcharlesparish-la.gov/hurricane. Shovels are required. Sandbags are available to St. Charles Parish residents ONLY, and bags must be filled before being taken home. For those with special needs who may need assistance getting sandbags, call (985) 783-5050. All St. Charles Parish residents are asked to continue to cut down on their sewer usage to only necessary tasks due to rainfall infiltration of the sewer system. This includes washing clothes, doing dishes, toilet flushing, showering, etc. We have been getting reports of sewer backups and toilets not flushing. Residents are advised to drive with extreme caution through flooded areas. Please idle through areas of standing water to prevent wakes that could possibly push water into homes. It is illegal to drive around barricades. More information about any of these items can also be obtained through EOC. The mission of St. Charles Parish government is to provide high quality, efficient services to sustain and enhance the quality of life for all residents of St. Charles Parish.
