Hurricane Francine - Destination Updates and Resources

 

DESTINATION UPDATES

[Updated Friday, September 13th at 11:00 AM CT]

Hurricane Francine has passed through Lafourche Parish and we are currently assessing the impact to our communities. We urge residents and visitors to adhere to local officials and follow the latest community updates provided via the links below.

PHONE NUMBERS:

LPSO: (985) 448-2111 or 911 for emergencies
Lafourche Parish Government Emergency Operations Center: 985-532-8174
Report a power outage:

Entergy customers: 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-968-8243)

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Visitor Center Updates

 

Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Visitor Center

Our Visitor's Center (4484 LA-1, Raceland) will be CLOSED Friday, September 13th & Saturday, September 14th. We will reopen on Monday, September 16th.

Have an update you would like to let us know about? Reach out to us at (985)-537-5800. You can also follow and contact us on social media.  ​

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Resident & Area Resources

 

GENERATOR SAFETY:

Residents should remember to place generators outside and away from any units, central A/C's, and fans blowing into your home when in use. Let generators cool off for 20 minutes before refueling.

Latest Community and Weather Information Links

 - Lafourche Parish Government - Click Here

 - Lafourche Parish Government Facebook - Click Here

 - Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office Facebook - Click Here

 -  Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office - Click Here

 - Port  Fourchon Facebook - Click Here

 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Click Here

 - NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) - Click Here

 - NWS National Hurricane Center (NHC) - Click Here

 - American Red  Cross - Click Here

Hurricane Awareness

Watches and Warnings

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