List Of South Louisiana Emergency Shelters Open Ahead Of Hurricane Francine

South Louisiana is making its final preparations for Hurricane Francine, which is expected to make landfall later this afternoon, Wednesday, September 11th, as a category 1 Hurricane.

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Now is the time to seek shelter and stay put. If residents need a safe place to ride out the storm, please see the list below provided by KADN and WDSU.

Temporary Hurricane Shelters In Louisiana

LAFAYETTE PARISH:

• The storm shelter will open on Tuesday, September 10 at 4 p.m. at the Dupuis Recreation Center located at 1212 E Pont Des Mouton Road. Residents utilizing the shelter should bring the following items:
  • State driver’s license or identification card
  • Bedding (if available)
  • Personal hygiene products
  • Medication
  • Baby formula, diapers, and wipes
  • Power strips and phone chargers
  • Food and water to last three days (if available)
• Pets are allowed at the shelter but must be kept in a kennel inside the pet area. Pet owners are required to bring food, bowls, and leashes to walk pets.
• Residents in need of transportation to the shelter should call 211.

ST. LANDRY PARISH:

• St. Landry Parish Government will open a Last Resort Shelter for residents concerned about their safety. The shelter will be located at the Yambilee Building at 1939 West Landry Street in Opelousas and will open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Residents are encouraged to check with family or friends for shelter alternatives if they are concerned about flooding, as the Last Resort Shelter should be used only if no other options are available. If you plan to stay at the shelter, please bring any necessary personal items, including:
  • Blankets
  • Medications
  • Hygiene products
  • Other essentials for the night
• This shelter is intended as a last resort option, and space is limited. We urge residents to prioritize staying with friends or relatives if possible.

JEFFERSON PARISH

• The Terrytown Playground will open at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10.

PLAQUEMINES PARISH

• The Port Plaquemines Multipurpose will open as a temporary shelter starting at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10.

LAFOURCHE PARISH

• The Lockport Community Center at 5610 LA-1 will open Tuesday.Residents need to bring at least two days’ worth of food, water, medicine and bedding. Also remember to bring your charging cables for portable electronic devices.Lafourche Parish will be under a curfew starting Wednesday at noon through Thursday at sunrise.

TERREBONNE PARISH

• The Municipal Auditorium will open at 6 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2024.Terrebonne Parish President Jason Bergeron and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet have implemented a curfew for all areas south of the Morganza to the Gulf levee system beginning Tuesday night at 7 p.m. until further notice.A Parish wide curfew will go into effect on Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. until further notice.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH

• St. John the Baptist Parish will open temporary shelters starting Wednesday at 8 a.m. at East St. John Preparatory School and the West St. John High School Gymnasium.Residents should bring their own food, water, medicine, and other items needed to make themselves comfortable.
  • East St. John Preparatory School 200 Ory Drive, LaPlace, LA 70068
  • West St. John High School Gymnasium 480 LA-3127, Edgard, LA 70049

  The temporary shelters will remain open until the hurricane is no longer a threat to the area.

ST. CHARLES PARISH

• A Shelter of Last Resort will open at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center at 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 starting at 7 a.m.The shelter is only for St. Charles Parish residents; IDs will be checked.Residents should bring blankets, pillows, snacks, water, and any necessary medications; cots will be provided.Absolutely no weapons or contraband will be allowed in the shelter.Pets can come with you to the shelter. Dogs must be leashed, and cats must be kenneled. Bring your pet’s food, bowls, medications, and their medical records.

TANGIPAHOA PARISH

President Robby Miller announced that three “shelters of last resort” locations opened Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.

Residents who evacuate to one of these shelter locations will need to bring all essential items with them, including food, water, bedding, and medication.

Shelter locations are as follows:

• Restoration Church, located at 22494 US 190 in Robert;
• Amite Community Center, located at 101 W. Chestnut Street in Amite; and
• Brown’s Chapel, located at 70427 Martin Luther King Drive, in the Village of Tangipahoa.

Anyone with questions is asked to call the Tangipahoa Parish Government at 985-748-3211.

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH

• Port Allen Community Center
• Announcements regarding other parishes are anticipated to arrive later Tuesday and Wednesday.

ASSUMPTION PARISH

• Community Center, 4910 Hwy. 308, Napoleonville.

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

• St. Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army.

IBERVILLE PARISH 

• White Castle Community Center (32725 Bowie Street, White Castle) and St. Gabriel Community Center (1400 Gordon Simon Leblanc Dr., St. Gabriel). No pets allowed

ST.JAMES PARISH

St. James Parish is opening two emergency shelters beginning at 7:00am Wednesday morning, September 11th, 2024.

West Bank Reception Hall - 2455 Highway 18 Vacherie, LA

Lutcher Senior Center - 2631 Louisiana Ave, Lutcher, LA 70071

Transportation is available for those unable to get to the shelter until 10:00am. If you or a loved one needs assistance getting to the shelter, please call Transit Services at 225-562-2352 or 225-562-2419.

If you are planning to seek shelter here, please bring with you:

• 24 hour supply of food and water

• 24 hour supply of medication and personal hygiene items

• Pillows and blankets

WASHINGTON PARISH

• Washington Parish President Ryan Seal announced two shelters of last resort will open at 7 a.m. Wednesday, September 11 for residents who do not feel safe in their home due to the potential of high winds, heavy rainfall and tornadoes.Residents in need of a shelter can go to the following locations:
  • Franklinton High School Gymnasium, 1 Demon Circle, Franklinton, La 70438
  • Bogalusa High School JROTC, 100 MJ Israel Drive, Bogalusa La, 70427

  Residents are responsible for their transportation to and from the shelter of last resort and residents are encouraged to work with their family, friends and neighbors before using the parish shelter. A cot is the only thing provided and residents should bring anything they need including food, clothing, bedding and medicine. No contraband or weapons will be allowed and will be confiscated before entering. It should be understood these shelters are safe havens only and do not have back up electricity.

FOR ASCENSION PARISH LIVESTOCK

• Lamar-Dixon Expo Center is accepting livestock to shelter. Ascension Parish residents will be allowed to transport their horses and cattle to Lamar-Dixon by appointment only beginning Tuesday until 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. until noon. To reserve a stall and receive further instructions, please call 225-450-1009.