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If your Business, School, Event or Non-profit group will be closed due to projected weather condition on Wednesday and/or Thursday, please send the information to: NPJNatLa@gmail.com
Natchitoches Parish Government:
Parish Government offices, except for the Highway Department, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, September 11th and 12th due to the impending landfall of Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane Francine). Natchitoches Parish could experience high winds, heavy rains, flooding, tornadoes and power outages due to this tropical system. The Highway Department will be working normal business hours.
If you have any parish roadway issues, please call the Highway Department 318-357-2200 during regular business hours or call President Salter directly at 318-554-8909. If you have an emergency, please call the Sheriff’s office directly at 318-352-6432 or 911.
For any questions about Parish closures, contact the Parish Government offices at 318.352.2714 Ext 0.
Clerk of Court: Closed Wednesday & Thursday
District Attorney’s Office: Closed Wednesday & Thursday
Tax Assessor: Closed Wednesday & Thursday
Registrar of Voters: Closed Wednesday & Thursday
Judges of the 10th Judicial District Court: Closed Wednesday & Thursday (See Attachment)
City Court: Court will be held Wednesday at 9am, the Court shall close after the hearings have been held. The Court will be closed all day Thursday.
Northwester State University: Due to the anticipated impacts of Tropical Storm Francine, all campuses of Northwestern State University will close on Wednesday, September 11. Normal operations are expected to resume on Thursday, September 12.
Residence halls will remain open, and dining services will continue with a modified schedule. Additional details about dining services will be communicated directly to residential students.
“We understand that many of our students come from regions in South and Central Louisiana that may be directly impacted by the storm. Please know that the safety of our students is our top priority,” said NSU President James Genovese
Essential personnel will be on campus as needed to ensure the safety and security of the community. All scheduled events for Wednesday will be rescheduled, with further updates to follow.
Northwestern State University Police: Due To The Potential Of Severe Weather Expected With The Landfall Of Tropical Storm Francine, Northwestern State University Will Be Closed Tomorrow, Wednesday September 10th.
All University Gates Will Remain Closed For The Day. All Traffic Entering Or Exiting The Nsu Campus Must Go Through The Caspari Entrance.
The University Police Will Be Monitoring All Potential Hazardous Weather Conditions, And Will Remain On Campus Through The Closure. Dial 911 To Report Any Emergencies, Or Hazardous Conditions.
City of Natchitoches: The City of Natchitoches is urging all residents to stay informed and take precautions as weather forecasts predict possible thunderstorms and wind gusts over 48 mph in the coming days associated with Tropical Storm Francine. According to the National Weather Service, the city may experience heavy rainfall and high winds beginning on Wednesday, September 11th, and continuing through Thursday, September 12th until the evening.
City officials are working closely with local emergency management teams to monitor the weather to ensure that essential services remain operational. The City of Natchitoches is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Francine and have made arrangements to be prepared for anticipated landfall.
Residents are advised to report any issues related to downed power lines, flooding, or infrastructure damage at 318.357.3850. Sandbags will be available today from 1 PM to 4 PM at 110 Mill Street (Old Public Works Building).
CLECO: has need finalizing their plans ahead of Tropical Storm Francine’s expected landfall. cleco.com
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum: Closed on Wednesday, September 1, 2024.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park: Closed at Noon on Tuesday until storm safely passes.
Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries: Closure Beginning at Noon today, September 10: All Wildlife Management Areas, Refuges, and Conservation Areas, Grand Isle Research Lab, All LDWF – offices Office Closures for Tomorrow, September 11
Knights of Columbus: Wednesday evening bingo for September 11, 2024 as been cancelled.