The Parish is Opening Temporary Sheltering

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, St. John Parish will open temporary shelters at East St. John Preparatory School and West St. John High School Gymnasium, for residents seeking secure shelter from Tropical Storm Francine.

 

Residents should bring their own food, water, medicine, and other items needed to make themselves comfortable.

 

Residents in FEMA or State of Louisiana travel trailers (RV), modular home units or damaged homes are encouraged to seek safe shelter.

- 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 Tropical Storm Francine is no longer a threat to St. John Parish.

 

For weather alerts, text SJPWEATHER to 888-777, visit St. John Parish on social media, website at sjbparish.gov, or Government Access Channel.