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Press Release

9/5/2011

The current River forecast calls for the Bogue Chitto at Franklinton to crest at 13 foot and the Pearl River at Bogalusa to crest at 20.5 foot; however, both forecasts are subject to change.  Parish President Richard Thomas urges all residents around the rivers to remain vigilant and monitor the river

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430p briefing update

9/3/2011

After a teleconference briefing at 430pm Saturday, Sept 3, 2011, the NWS has stressed not to be lulled into believing this will not be a serious event.  The storm has been mostly stationary throughout the day, which is the reason the rain has diminished

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Parish President Press Release

9/3/2011

After our Saturday  morning briefing with the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Lee is currently reaching the Louisiana coast and is moving at 1mph with maximum sustained winds of 60mph.  Heavy rainfall is still the greatest threat

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Parish President Press Release

9/2/2011

According to the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Lee in the north Gulf of Mexico will move slowly toward the Louisiana Coast over the next few days.  A large area of tropical showers and thunderstorms associated with this system will advance northward into the mid gulf coast region through the weekend

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Tropical Storm Lee

9/2/2011

Tropical Storm Lee has formed in the Gulf of Mexico.  Due to the slow movement of this system, heavy rainfall will be our greatest threat.  The rainfall forecast through Wednesday morning is currently 10-12 inches.

 

Sand bags locations are opened at the following locations:

Washington Parish Government Public Location #1

800 Pearl Street

Franklinton, Louisiana 70438

 

Washington Parish Government Public Works Location #2

7 Mile Road/ Hwy 10 (YACC Building)

Franklinton, Louisiana 70438

 

Washington Parish Fire District #7

17380 Bill Booty Road

Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427

Franklinton Maintenance Yard

1108 Lenora St

Franklinton, LA 70438

 

Bogalusa will have all the equipment necessary (sand, sandbags & shovels) residents to fill their own at the following locations beginning at 10:00A

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