Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Parish President Hotard Issues Voluntary Evacuation for St. John Parish due to Tropical Storm Francine.

Tropical Storm Francine is expected to make landfall Wednesday as a Category 2 Hurricane bringing the possibility of strong winds and heavy rainfall. Although this is not a strong storm, localized flooding is possible.

 

A Voluntary Evacuation may be ordered when a disaster or emergency has been declared, and evacuation is recommended due to the potential for rapidly changing conditions. All persons in designated evacuation areas are recommended to consider temporarily relocating to safer locations for their safety.

Temporary shelters at East St. John Preparatory School and West St. John High School Gymnasium will open Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. for residents seeking secure shelter.

Residents should bring anything they need to shelters, including food, clothing, bedding, and medicine. The shelters will remain open for the duration of the storm.

Please continue to follow St. John on all Parish communication outlets & text SJPWEATHER to 888-777 for updates.