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Chris Rippetoe of the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute speaks Tuesday at a meeting of local officials at the Parish Courthouse. Work is beginning on a new five-year plan for mitigating the effects of natural disasters.

Public input sought on St. Mary's hazard mitigation plan

FRANKLIN — St. Mary Parish is once more working to get a handle on the risks posed by natural disasters and what can be done to reduce the damage.

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Keep St. Mary Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, participated in Morgan City’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 18 under the bridge. Chairperson Lea Hebert, along with board members Bryce Merrill and Micah Allen, enhanced the event by distributing Keep Louisiana Beautiful litter bags and coloring books. Morgan City Downtown has received a state grant to be used for other downtown beautification work.

State grant helps Morgan City beautify downtown

An $8,400 grant from the state will help Morgan City Downtown pay for Phase I of the Downtown Beautification Project, said Vanessa Spinella, Main Street director.

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