Voluntary evacuation for all of Iberia Parish
Published 3:30 pm Monday, August 28, 2017
Iberia Parish President Larry Richard has expanded the voluntary evacuation to include all of Iberia Parish.
In a statement released on Monday, Richard cited how the National Weather Service has forecast flooding rains which could impede evacuation from this area as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to affect the entire region.
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Richard also said in the statement that elderly residents and residents with special medical or mobility requirements should especially consider evacuating until the risk has passed.
If the threat of dangerous weather worsens, Iberia Parish Government will declare a mandatory evacuation, provide assistance and open a shelter for residents in need of a place to stay, Richard said.
Richard said he also is asking residents to avoid getting on the road during periods of heavy rain or tornado development.
