Sept 11 @ 8:00 p.m. – Francine Phase 5 Storm in Port, Update 7
GLPC STORM PHASE V: STORM IN PORT
Hurricane Francine
UPDATE #7
September 11, 2024
8:00 p.m.
Port Fourchon remains in Storm Phase 5, which is Storm in Port, as Hurricane Francine continues to impact Port Fourchon. The Greater Lafourche Port Commission has all essential personnel on standby and will be ready to conduct a port assessment at first light tomorrow morning, provided the roadways are clear of unsafe water levels.
The mandatory evacuation order is still in place south of the Leon Theriot Flood gates. Also, the parish-issued curfew remains in place until sunrise on Thursday for all of Lafourche Parish.
The Ted Gisclair Floodgate in Larose and the Leon Theriot Lock in Golden Meadow remain closed to all marine traffic. They will remain closed until the storm threat has passed.
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.
All GLPC offices will remain on office closure on Thursday, September 12, 2024, but GLPC Harbor Police and essential personnel will remain on duty during the storm to monitor conditions and take action as needed. NOTE: Emergency services may not be readily available in areas under mandatory evacuation during extreme weather events. As during any emergency, dial 911.
Note: Port Fourchon remains under Zulu as of 0600 hours this morning as per the Captain of the Port .
EMERGENCY STORM HARBOR MARINA:
The Emergency Storm Harbor Marina remains open until further notice. 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
PROHIBITING UNMANNED VESSELS DURING STORMS:
No vessels shall be left unmanned in Port Fourchon. This includes commercial fishing vessels, houseboats, offshore vessels, and barges.
Visit this link to view GLPC Ordinance No. 71 regarding unmanned vessels in Port Fourchon:
https://portfourchon.com/wp-content/uploads/ordinance71.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.