No wake zone declared in lower St. Martin; sandbags available

Parish President Chester Cedars has declared a state of emergency in St. Martin because of the recent torrential rain.

St. Martin Parish government, along with the St. Martin Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, continue to monitor conditions in St. Martin Parish.

A no wake zone has been declared for Lower St. Martin Parish (Stephensville-Belle River) until further notice.

Self-serve sandbag locations are available at the following locations until further notice. Please limit the number of bags to 25 bags per vehicle. It takes only six bags to secure a doorway.

Stephensville Park, 3257 Hwy., 70, Morgan City
South Barn, 1011 Capritto Forty Arpent Road
Paul Angelle Park, 2458 Cecilia Sr. High School Road
Ruth Bridge Barn, 1035 Ruth Bridge Hwy.
Clayton Boudreaux Memorial Park, 1028 Catahoula Hwy,
Coteau Holmes, 1814 Coteau Holmes Hwy.