The following shelters of last resort are open: Creekside Jr. High – General Population / Electrically Dependent Shelter; Lee Road Jr. High – General Population. Coastal St. Tammany Parish is under a storm surge warning.
All of St. Tammany is under a hurricane watch.
Ida is expected to bring 10 inches or more rain with strong possibilities of tornadoes.
Local roadways are expected to be impassable, due to high water and downed trees.
Widespread power outages for extended periods of time should be expected.
It is critical for your safety, as well as first responders, to operate generators correctly. The primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire. For directions on how to properly use your generator, look to the manufacturer’s instructions or visit energy.gov.
All St. Tammany Parish Government offices and locations are closed until it is safe to reopen.
St. Tammany Parish’s Emergency Operations Center will be fully operational with representatives answering phones from all partners and stakeholders. The phone number for the EOC is 985-898-2323.
The Tammany Trace, Bayou Lacome Bridge, Camp Salmen, Northshore Beach and the Kids Connection Playground will remain closed until it is deemed safe for them to reopen.
