Storm shelters to open across Southeast Louisiana due to Tropical Storm Francine

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Preparations for Tropical Storm Francine are underway in Southeast Louisiana.

WGNO meteorologists report that Francine is set to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.

As residents grab those last-minute groceries, fill up their gas tanks and grab sandbags , some parishes are opening shelters for those in need of a place to whether the storm.

Terrebonne Parish

In Terrebonne Parish, a storm shelter will open on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Parish officials said residents should bring a driver’s license or state identification card, bedding, personal hygiene products, medication, baby formula, diapers, wipes, power strips, phone chargers and enough food and water to last three days.

• Municipal Auditorium: 880 Verret Street.

St. James Parish

St. James Parish officials announced that two shelters will be open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

• West Bank Reception Hall: 2455 Highway 18, Vacherie, La. 70090
• East Bank: Lutcher Senior Center at 2631 Louisiana Ave., Lutcher, La. 70071

Lafourche Parish

Lafourche Parish officials said a shelter will be open as mandatory evacuations begin for different areas of the parish. Parish leaders said residents are advised to bring enough food, water medicine and bedding for at least three days, as well as charging cables for portable devices.

• Lockport Community Center: 5610 LA-1 Lockport, La. 70374

Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish leaders said those in mobile homes and trailers are advised to seek an alternative shelter in a sturdy building during the storm. Parish officials said a shelter in Terrytown will open at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

• Terrytown Playground: 641Heritage Ave., Terrytown, La. 70056

St. John the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish leaders announced that two shelters will be open on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 8 a.m. Parish officials said residents should bring their own food, water and medications.

• East St. John Preparatory School: 200 Ory Drive, LaPlace, La. 70068
• West St. john High School Gymnasium: 480 LA-3127, Edgard, La. 70049

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