Delcambre Mayor Pam Blakely issues emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Laura
DELCAMBRE — Town of Delcambre (Iberia/Vermilion Parish), is currently facing the threat of high winds, heavy rains, storm surges and flooding as a result of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Laura.
Therefore, Mayor Pam Blakely has issued an Emergency Declaration, effective Monday, August 24, 2020.
Blakely said that after careful consideration and consultations with representatives of the Iberia Parish & Vermilion Parish Offices of Emergency Preparedness and out of an abundance of caution;
“I AM RECOMMENDING THAT ALL RESIDENTS OF the TOWN OF DELCAMBRE CONSIDER VOLUNTARILY EVACUATING, ESPECIALLY THOSE:
* Living in areas vulnerable to potential storm surges;
* Having special needs;
* Living in low-lying areas along the canal and drainage structures that have experienced flooding in the past; and/or
* Living in a structure that has experienced flooding following heavy rain events.”
Blakely said she also encouraging all of our residents to check their emergency supplies, create a protective plan of action for their families and pets and continue to monitor Iberia & Vermilion PINS (Parish Information Notification System) and our local news media for future weather updates. Those residents that wish to evacuate should begin that process immediately. Residents who choose to remain behind may find themselves without power and unable to leave the area due to possible floodwaters and storm debris.
TO THE RESIDENTS OF DELCAMBRE: if you are staying in your home (not evacuating), please call City Hall or send a message on our Facebook page messenger of your address and how many are in your home. This will assist the Town in providing assistance to those in need once clear of the storm.