Parish of Ascension OFFICE OF THE PARISH PRESIDENT TOMMY MARTINEZ Parish President Winter Weather Event 8—8:30 p.m. Ascension Parish Winter Weather Event Update Contact: Lester Kenyon (225) 450-1138; E-mail: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2013 GONZALES – The following information for Ascension Parish is provided by the Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Road Closures 1. I-10 East and West bound is closed between LA 73 and New Orleans. I-10 West bound is closed from New Orleans to Siegen Lane. 2. LA 74 overpass is closed. 3. Bluff Road overpass is closed. Bridge Closures 1. Sunshine Bridge is closed. 2. Bridge at LA 73 and Cornerview Road is closed. 3. The Palo Alto Bridge is closed. 4. Brittany Tower Road/Hwy. 941 overpass is closed 5. Diversion Canal/Hwy. 22 Bridge is closed. 6. Cy-Bean Bridge in Donaldsonville is closed. - Livingston Parish EOC will be taking all possible measures to keep the following bridges open: a. French Settlement at Amite River b. Port Vincent at Amite River Public Works: Parish Government continues to sand local bridges to deter icing. Municipalities 1. Donaldsonville-closed today and will remain closed Wednesday, all employees are on standby. 2. Gonzales-City Hall closed at noon today. City government will be closed Wednesday with only essential personnel reporting. Ascension Parish Government 1. All government offices will remain closed Wednesday, only essential personnel will report. 2. The 23rd Judicial District Court will remain closed Wednesday. 3. The Assessor’s Office will remain closed Wednesday. 4. The Clerk of Court’s Office will remain closed Wednesday. Ascension Parish School Board 1. All Ascension Parish Schools (public and private) are closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 2. River Parishes Community College is closed Wednesday. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is also reminding residents to dial 911 only for emergencies. To report suspected icing or unsafe travel conditions, call the Ascension Emergency Operations Center at (225) 621-8360. For more information about weather updates and road closures: · Ascension 21, the parish’s governmental channel · ascensionparish.net/ohsep · Facebook facebook/apohsep · Twitter twitter/ascensionparish · Community Information Line 1-866-380-2303. · You may also contact their office at (225) 621-8360 -30-
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