There is extensive flooding in Terrebonne Parish due to Hurricane Ike.
"We could have as many as 10,000 homes and / or structures flooded in Terrebonne Parish," said Public Information Officer Bill Dodd.
"We're taking people out of the high water area and making them safe," said Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois. "By boat, by deuce and a half and other high water vehicle."
Here is the lastest release from Terrebonne Parish:
Last night, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Houma Police Dept, La. National Guard, and the La. Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, began search and rescue efforts which are continuing and will continue until all residents in need due to the flooding/high water have been removed from their homes and/or other locations. The Sheriff’s Office is receiving numerous calls for help. The National Guard has directed three (3) helicopters to assist in the search and rescue efforts. Wildlife and Fisheries has indicated that they have six (6) boats in the parish with an additional seven (7) being brought in today. If you have information about individuals who are in need of help and/or may be missing in the flooded areas of the parish, please call the Unified Command Center (985) 873-6357 or the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 876-2500.
REPORT ON DAMAGES/FLOODING CAUSED BY HURRICANE IKE AND ON PARISH LEVEES (AL LEVRON WILL GIVE REPORT)
The following areas are not passable due to high water:
- Highway 57 (Grand Caillou Road below Woodlawn Ranch Road)
- Highway 56 (Little Caillou below Woodlawn Ranch Road)
- Woodlawn Ranch Road
- Highway 55 below Highway 665 (Montegut and at its intersection with Pointe Aux Chenes)
- Dularge – Highway 315 (Below Cenac Towing)
- Industrial Blvd. (Closed)
Roadblocks remain at:
- Upper Dularge, at the Dularge Highrise Bridge
- Highway 57 at Woodlawn Ranch Road
- Highway 56 at Duplantis Bridge
- Highway 55 at Klondyke Bridge
*While portions of these roadways are passable, people are reminded that by traveling in high water with their vehicles, they can cause flooding by wave wash into their neighbor’s homes and/or businesses.
SHELTERS
As of 8:00 a.m. today, there are approximately 480 people being sheltered in the parish. Dumas Auditorium, Houma Jr. High are full. Houma Jr. High will be used as a staging area for people who want to be sheltered and they will be transported to shelters that have available space. Schriever Recreation Center, at this time, has 30 available spaces and Evergreen Jr. High is being made ready for evacuees and will be open today. Special needs evacuees continue to be housed at the First United Pentacostal Church at 215 Hollywood Road, Houma. Parish Officials have two (2) additional sites for shelters if needed.
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Houma/Terrebonne Civic Center
Two (2) additional locations will open today at 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Lynn Park Shopping Center
- South Terrebonne High School
The current location for those individuals wanting sandbags is the Terrebonne Parish Adult Softball Complex by the airport.
UTILITIES
The City of Houma utilities dept. is stabilized, but those in city service can expect occasional outages. The City of Houma has cut power to all areas that are currently underwater as has SLECA. The Entergy substations serving in the Chauvin area and Montegut area remain out of service.
CURFEW
Curfew remains in effect for Terrebonne Parish between the hours of 10:00 pm – 6:00 am. Those individuals who have plans to go to the LSU football game and will return to the parish after 10:00 pm should show their tickets if stopped.
ALCOHOL
The alcohol ban remains in effect for Terrebonne Parish.
Michel Claudet Vernon Bourgeois
Parish President Sheriff, Parish of Terrebonne
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