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Evergreen Jr. High Start Time to Temporarily Change Due to Marsh Fire

From the Terrebonne Parish School District:
Due to the smoke from the Marsh Fire which is affecting Evergreen's take-in, starting 9/22/23, Evergreen's take-in time will be 9:00. Authorities are not expecting conditions to improve until the end of next week.

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Update: Statewide Burn Ban Remains in Effect

Following consultation among the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM), Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) and the National Weather Service (NWS), the statewide burn ban re-issued on August 25th removing all exceptions remains in effect.

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Reminders About Fireworks & BBQ this Labor Day Weekend

Parish President Dove would like to remind all Terrebonne Parish citizens that fireworks are prohibited per Chapter 8, Art. I, Sections 8.2 and 8.3 in the Parish Code. The State of Louisiana is currently in a state-wide burn ban due to an increase in fire danger across Louisiana.

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Marsh Fire in the Hwy 90 and Savanne Road Area

Crews worked throughout the night to contain the marsh fire in the Hwy 90 and Savanne Rd area. At approximately 0030 hrs this morning, the fire was deemed contained and crews switched from suppression efforts to monitoring conditions.

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LA DOTD Reminds Motorists How to Avoid Roadside Fires

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is reminding motorists that the statewide burn ban remains in effect as extreme high temperatures and dry conditions continue. No outdoor burning of any kind is allowed during a burn ban, and drivers should refrain from any actions that could potentially start a roadside fire.

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Terrebonne Alert

Terrebonne Alert is a mass notification system operated by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government through its Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to provide timely information regarding emergencies that may require you to evacuate or shelter in place at your home or business.


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