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Wildlife Seeks Higher Ground From Rising Flood Water

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 16 May 2011 09:43:19 +0000

As human residents of the Atchafalaya Basin loaded trucks and trailers and even boats with belongings and headed for higher ground, the basin's other residents have started their move to safety as well. Louisiana State Police have posted signs along roadways reminding motorist to be mindful of wildlife on the roadway. The desire to rescure a scared on wounded animal could be a very dangerous undertaking, that is best left to the professionals.

Morganza Spillway Update: More Bays Open, Crest Coming Slower

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 16 May 2011 08:41:26 +0000

Officials continue to advise residents of flood prone areas to seek higher ground and protect life and property. Governor Jindal spoke to residents yesterday about the lastest information concerning the rising water. Here are the latest developments We will continue to monitor the situation at the spillway and the affects of the release of water in the Atchafalaya [...]

Morganza Spillway Open: Residents Watch And Wait

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:17:23 +0000

The first bay of the Morganza Spillway has been opened. Governor Jindal and the Army Corps of Engineers decided the spillway and floodway would be put into service as of 3pm Saturday afternoon. The Governor urges residents that have interest in the area to secure life, valuables and property now. For continuing updates through out the week end;

Morganza Spillway To Open Soon

Jude Walker — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:23:16 +0000

It looks like the Morganza Spillway will be opened by Saturday. The Army Corps of Engineers mandated that the spillway be opened when the water volume increases to 1.5 million cubic feet per second (cfs) along the Mississippi River at the Red River Landing. Currently it's running at a 1.45 million cfs clip and by late Friday the Corps expects it to reach the 1.5 million cfs mark.