June 5 @ 6:00 p.m. – Cristobal Recommended to Mandatory Evacuation, Update 5
GLPC STORM PHASE 3: RECOMMENDED EVACUATION MOVES TO
GLPC STORM PHASE 4: MANDATORY EVACUATION TOMORROW
Tropical Storm Cristobal
UPDATE #5
Friday, June 5, 2020
6:00 p.m.
As Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches coastal landfall, Parish President Archie Chaisson has issued a Mandatory Evacuation for all residents and businesses south of the Leon Theriot Flood Gate and other low-lying areas.
Lafourche Parish officials have issued a mandatory evacuation effective at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, for the area below the Leon Theriot Lock in Golden Meadow. With that, GLPC will be moving to GLPC Storm Phase IV: Mandatory Evacuation for Port Fourchon. This means that all remaining personnel should evacuate the port by 6:00 p.m. tomorrow evening, June 6, 2020.
Please secure hazards and clear non-essential equipment from facility grounds, prepare office areas to minimize water intrusion damage, secure buildings with storm shutters or plywood over windows and doors, secure fuel tanks and storage areas, shut off utilities (water, electricity, etc.) if possible, and remove all small craft that can be hauled or trailered from port facilities and waterways, well away from the effects of possible storm surge and high winds. Remember, all vessels remaining in port must be manned. No new mooring dolphin rentals will be accepted; any unleased dolphins will be considered first come, first served until the storm is over.
After the storm has passed and roadways are cleared for passage, the Port Commission will notify port businesses when limited or full access is given to tenants to return and assess any damage to facilities.
POSSIBLE IMPACTS IN THE PORT FOURCHON AREA:
- RAINFALL: Potential for heavy rainfall up to 10 inches of rain, especially over the weekend into early next week.
- TIDES: Higher than normal tides and mild to moderate coastal flooding possible, with dangerous marine conditions expected Saturday into early next week.
- WINDS: Tropical storm force winds expected by late Saturday night.
- ROADWAYS: No closures in effect at this time.
WARNINGS, WATCHES, & ADVISORIES (National Weather Service updated 6/5/2020 @ 4:30 PM):
- TROPICAL STORM WARNING (for Lafourche Parish): in effect until further notice.
- STORM SURGE WATCH (for coastal areas of SE LA and MS): in effect until further notice.
- FLASH FLOOD WATCH (for Louisiana coast): in effect through Tuesday morning, June 10.
EMERGENCY STORM HARBOR MARINA:
GLPC has opened the Emergency Storm Harbor Marina to commercial fishing vessels seeking safe harbor within the South Lafourche Levee System. Utilization of this marina will be on a first come, first served basis. Harbor Police will be on scene to monitor marina activity.
Visit this link to view GLPC Ordinance No. 74 regarding Storm Harbor Marina use:
https://portfourchon.com/wp-content/uploads/Ordinance74.pdf
NOTIFICATIONS AND WEATHER INFORMATION:
If you have signed up to any of our public information or emergency notification lists, e-mails, and/or social media, messages will be sent out regularly during a weather event with up-to-date information. If you would like to sign up for any notifications from the Port Commission, visit our NOTIFY ME page.
Visit the Port Commission’s WEATHER & STORM INFO webpage for links to current storm information, helpful storm prep information and resources, and contact updating forms.
We will continue to evaluate the threat this weather poses and keep you updated with any developing weather-related issues.