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P.0. Box 5418
310 W. 2nd St
Thibodaux LA, 70301

Tropical Storm Ida

Post Date	Updated At
Friday, Aug. 27th at 10:36 AM	Friday, Aug. 27th at 10:38 AM

Contact: Kyle Cressione, Emergency Preparedness and Special Projects
Phone: 446-7237
Email: eoc@ci.thibodaux.la.us

Attachment: City of Thibodaux Unified Command Group Situational Briefing

The City of Thibodaux continues to be involved in the local, parish, statewide and weather conference calls in reference to Tropical Storm Ida. In the past 24 hours the storm got stronger in mb/wind speed, larger in size, is moving faster & has more storm surge. In addition, all of the Bayou and River Parishes are in the direct path. Mayor Tommy Eschete would like to encourage residents to pay attention to parish evacuation orders in the next 48 hours. If you plan to evacuate, do it now. To read the City of Thibodaux’s Unified Command Group Situational Briefing, please click the link above.

Tropical Storm Activity

Post Date	Updated At
Thursday, Aug. 26th at 2:18 PM	Thursday, Aug. 26th at 2:36 PM

Contact: Kyle Cressione, Emergency Preparedness and Special Projects
Phone: 446-7237
Email: eoc@ci.thibodaux.la.us

Attachment: Tropical Depression 9 Tracking Graphic

The City of Thibodaux just participated in a statewide conference call with the National Weather Service. The City of Thibodaux is linked in with Lafourche Parish, Nicholls, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center in tracking this storm. The City is in the process of cleaning the catch basins as well as picking up the trash in city garbage cans. The Mayor has activated the City of Thibodaux Unified Command Group (UCG) in order to make decisions based upon the City of Thibodaux Emergency Operations Plan. The UCG will remain active through the weekend and the storm. Residents are asked to prepare for possible storm effects beginning on Sunday afternoon. The City will update organizations, businesses, and residents as the storm evolves.

Road Closure: Bowie Road

Post Date	Updated At
Tuesday, Aug. 24th at 9:26 AM	Tuesday, Aug. 24th at 9:26 AM

Contact: Josh Bourgeois, Public Works Director
Phone: 446-7223
Email: pwdirector@ci.thibodaux.la.us

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, the City of Thibodaux will be repairing the overlay on Bowie Road, between Ardoyne Drive and North Acadia. This area will be closed from approximately 6:30 AM to 5 PM. There will be someone available to direct traffic to give access to the hospital.

We apologize for the inconvenience. 