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Preparing for Hurricane Delta

Gilbert Neville, of Eunice, was at the Northwest Pavilion at about 8 a.m. Thursday picking up sandbags in preparation for Hurricane Delta. The storm was forecast to make landfall on Friday. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Download the 7 a.m. National Weather Service update. Includes a wind speed timetable.

Download the National Weather Service file for Hurricane Delta details. This is the 7 a.m. update.

Download the 10 p.m. update from the National Weather Service

Download the 10 p.m. update from the National Weather Service. Includes a timetable of wind speeds.

App paves way for digital parking reservations for UL Lafayette events at Cajun Field

Motorists who attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette events at Cajun Field can now download an app that will enable them to reserve a parking space. The ParkMobile app will be in place when the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns football team faces Coastal Carolina at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.

FEMA prepares for Hurricane Delta

FEMA is leaning forward with federal, state, local and tribal partners to mobilize teams and supplies to support a state managed, locally executed response to impacts from Hurricane Delta. President Donald J. Trump approved the emergency declaration for all 64 parishes in Louisiana.

Curfew announced for Acadia Parish

A parish wide curfew will be in effect for Acadia Parish, including all municipalities, from dusk until dawn beginning Friday, until further notice.

Landfill closed

The St. Landry Parish solid waste landfill will be closed Friday and Saturday due to Hurricane Delta. Richard LeBouef, executive director said, “We will resume normal pick up on Monday October 12th. Sorry for any convenience, thank you so much for your patience.”

Cleco has secured nearly 2,000 additional workers to respond to Hurricane Delta

In addition to Cleco personnel, the company has secured 1,861 contractor workers, including distribution line mechanics, vegetation specialists, damage assessors and transmission resources, ahead of Hurricane Delta’s expected landfall along the Louisiana coast on Friday.

Voluntary evacuation issued and curfew ordered for Friday

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard has issued a voluntary evacuation for parish residents living in flood-prone areas and those living in manufactured homes. “We highly encourage you to stay with friends or family during the storm or to look for shelter north of the parish,” said Bellard.

Acadia Parish sandbag location

Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson announced sandbag locations.