Mandatory Evacuations Issued for Parts of Cameron Parish

As Tropical Storm Francine inches near the SWLA area, we will do our best to keep you up-to-date on everything!

Cameron Parish is under a mandatory evacuation order due to the approach of Tropical Storm Francine. The Cameron Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) issued the order at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, for areas in the southern part of the parish.

The evacuation covers all areas south of the Kelso Barou Bridge on the west side of the Calcasieu Ship Channel and all areas south of the Intracoastal Waterway on the east side of the Calcasieu Ship Channel. Communities under the mandatory evacuation order include:

• Hackberry
• Johnson Bayou
• Holly Beach
• Cameron
• Creole
• Grand Chenier
• Big Lake

Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to make final preparations and evacuate as soon as possible. The OHSEP is advising people with campers or travel trailers to remove them from the evacuation zones and low-lying areas that typically flood during storms.

Although an evacuation is mandatory, no roadblocks or road closures will be in place during the process. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and take necessary steps to stay safe as Tropical Storm Francine approaches.