Curfew extended throughout St. Mary Parish

Parish President Sam Jones has ordered a parishwide curfew from 5 p.m. Wednesday until 7 a.m. Thursday, the hours when Hurricane Francine will be at its most intense.

The curfew applies to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic, but not for emergency service personnel. Also, the curfew does not prohibit people for going to or from work.

Morgan City and Berwick police chiefs announced a curfew for11 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.

Chief Chad M. Adams and the Morgan City Police Department are asking all residents to shelter in place. This area should be experiencing tropical storm force winds at or near the noon hour with landfall at around 7 p.m.

Everyone is asked to keep the streets clear during and after the storm so that damage can be accessed. Please allow city crews and first responders time to deem the area safe.

Berwick Chief David S. Leonard offered much the same message. Both chiefs said the curfew is subject to change after a 10:15 a.m. weather briefing Wednesday.