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TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE
September 10, 2024
Sheriff Tim Soignet urges action due to the recent Tropical Storm Warning issued for Terrebonne Parish. The issuance of a Warning for Terrebonne Parish means preparations should begin now for possible hurricane conditions. The current forecast shows that Terrebonne Parish can expect effects from Tropical Storm Francine, up to and including a Cat 1 hurricane.
Sheriff Soignet recommends that residents take the following precautions:
Do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards can extend well away from the center of the storm.
Check ditches and culverts for trash and debris, and make sure they are clear.
Mariners should carefully watch for potential gate closures.
Remove items from yards and porches.
Complete plans for what to do and where you will go, if further actions are warranted.
Keep in mind that loss of electrical power is possible. Check generators to make sure they are running properly and make a plan for operation in a safe place that will not pose a risk of carbon monoxide exposure.
For the most up-to-date and accurate information, residents should stay tuned to the following sources:
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office official Facebook page.
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government website, www.tpcg.org and Facebook page.
Terrebonne Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Facebook page.
Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District, for all current and pending floodgate closures. https://www.tlcd.org/mobile/
National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office will remain active and available during the entire hurricane event in our parish, as we have always done. Residents are urged to make all final preparations needed to protect your family and home. Additionally, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office will be initiating our storm patrol activation starting Wednesday, September 11th, at 6:00 am. This will incorporate mandatory 12 hour rotating shifts to better serve the community of Terrebonne Parish.
FRANCINE – UPDATE
September 10, 2024
11:00am
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet confirmed that due to the projection of a landfall in or near Terrebonne Parish of Tropical Storm Francine scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th, numerous precautionary measures will be implemented at the parish level, for the safety of residents. Sheriff Soignet has remained in constant communications with other local government leaders in preparation for this upcoming weather event and wants to reassure the residents of Terrebonne Parish that our agency is prepared to provide resources at full capacity during the event.
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office will begin to increase our patrol capacity starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 10th, and will remain on rotating 12-hour shifts until further notice. Authorities will be patrolling the streets, in increased numbers, to protect the property of the those who evacuate and assist the citizens who are not able to evacuate.
Sheriff Tim Soignet confirmed that due to the updated weather forecast for Tropical Storm Francine, Terrebonne Parish will be under a Mandatory Curfew for all ZONE 1 areas south of the Morganza Levee system, starting at 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 10th. This curfew will be implemented in conjunction with the Mandatory Evacuation that has been issued by Parish Government for the same areas.
ZONE 1 areas are as follows:
South of Pointe-Aux-Chenes Floodgate
South of Bayou Terrebonne Floodgate in Lower Montegut
Isle de Jean Charles
South of Bayou Petite Caillou Floodgate including Cocodrie
South of levee road ramp on Four Point Road in Lower Dulac
South of Lower Dularge Floodgate
Additionally, a Mandatory parish wide curfew will also be in effect in the near future, as we continue to monitor the storm activity. Details and information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone needing assistance determining the Zone in which they reside, can visit http://tohsep.com/Evacuation for assistance.
For the most up to date information, residents are encouraged to use the TPSO app on your cellular device or our Facebook page. Anyone requiring law enforcement assistance is encouraged to contact our office at (985)876-2500.
