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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed additional roads in Avoyelles Parish due to flooding conditions. The closures affect roads within their Wildlife Management Areas in the region. Residents should avoid these areas and seek alternate routes while flood conditions persist.
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A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of N. Eastern Ave. and East 7th Street in Crowley this morning. Minor injuries were reported from the incident. Officials responded to the scene to manage the accident.
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Old Highway 11 and the Honey Island Shooting Range at Pearl River Wildlife Management Area have been closed due to flooding after the Pearl River reached its closure benchmark of 16.5 feet. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enacted the closure to ensure public safety during the high water event. Residents should avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
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Demolition is set to begin at the partially collapsed Coburn's Supply building in downtown Lafayette, approximately one month after the structural failure. The cleanup effort will allow for the reopening of Second Street, which has been impacted by the incident.
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Residents in a Carencro neighborhood have been dealing with drainage issues caused by a broken culvert near Gloria Switch Road for years. With hurricane season now underway, residents are concerned that the unaddressed problem could lead to flooding in their community. The drainage infrastructure issue poses a potential risk to homes in the area if not repaired before severe weather strikes.
Read moreSt. Landry Parish has launched a new GIS mapping system that allows residents to report flooded roads, downed trees, washouts, and other storm-related damage directly from their phones or computers. This interactive map will help parish officials track weather-related issues in real-time and respond more effectively to emergencies during storms. The system enables residents to contribute to community safety by reporting conditions as they occur.
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A roadway in Cecilia from Four Corners to the 2400 block of Cecilia Senior High School Highway has been closed due to high water. Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes until conditions improve.
Read moreA sinkhole formed on E. Simcoe Street at General Macarthur in Lafayette, raising public safety concerns for area residents. The incident also resulted in damage to a nearby utility pole. According to Lafayette City-Parish Government, sinkholes form when ground integrity has been compromised.
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