Tropical Storm Harvey

Crowley men joined rescue teams in flooded Texas

David Martin and his cousin Kyso Bellard were sitting on their four wheelers preparing to go mudding when they heard a call on the radio. “They were asking for anyone with a boat who could help out to please come and help rescue people,” said Martin.

Harvey evacuees find shelter in Eunice hotels

Harvey evacuees from Houston and other affected areas found refuge in Eunice. Priscilla Miller, one of the managers at Days Inn, said 15 families from Beaumont, Port Arthur are staying at the hotel. On Thursday, Miller said, “Some families left this morning to check on their homes.

Here comes the Cajun Navy!

The Cajun Navy wasted no time. Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas Coast on a Friday. By Sunday, hundreds of boats were on their way to Texas.

Volunteers head to Texas to aid flood victims

A year ago at this time, South Louisiana was hit with devastating flooding that gripped most of the area. Out of the flood waters was born a group of volunteers called “The Cajun Navy.” It came about with a mission of rescuing by boat those residents who were stranded by the flood.

Fire station serves as collection point for Harvey relief supplies

As public servants, as Eunice Fire Capt. Jeremy Faulkner said Friday, “We, the Eunice firefighters, city marshals, Eunice Police, and all who serve want to help others.

Surge flooded parts of Delcambre, Intracoastal City

It is like clock work. When there is a predicted south wind and there is also a forecasted high tide, that only means one thing for some Delcambre residents. The streets along the bayou will flood. Sure enough, Delcambre residents who live two or three blocks near the Bayou Carlin know the drill.

Cleco: Heavy rain, wind beginning to impact Cleco's service area

As heavy rain and strong winds begin to impact Cleco’s service territory, Cleco has nearly 100 crews ready to respond to weather related power outages and clear debris that may come into contact with its power lines.

Road closure update from DOTD

UPDATE: DISTRICT 03 (ACADIANA REGION) VARIOUS ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO HARVEY Monday, August 28, 2017 11:54 AM Effective immediately, the following road closures and high water notifications are in place due to heavy rains and high tides. The roads will be reopened as soon as conditions improve.

Want to help with flood, hurricane relief? Here's one way.

United Way of Acadiana will be launching Flood the Love, a community donation drive to collect essentials, in response to Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the consequent flooding across Louisiana.

Wednesday closures

LSUE will close Wednesday. This includes programs at LGMCSW, the Academy and at LSUA. All Catholic schools in the Diocese of Lafayette will be closed Wednesday. This includes St. Martin, Evangeline, Lafayette, St. Mary, St. Landry, Iberia, Acadia and Vermilion.