The City of Morgan City has released a statement with if information as the city prepares for Tropical Storm Francine.
“Current projections have Francine making landfall between 5 and 6 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, as a Category 1 hurricane.
Weather conditions are expected to decline in the area with a very high probability of strong winds, which may cause power outages.
In the event of power outages, the power will remain out until the hurricane has passed. Crews will not go out after the winds reach 35 MPH. Power will be restored to the hospital, the Water Plant and the Wastewater Treatment Plant first. After those are restored, all other areas will be assessed for damage, and the easiest repairs will be made first. Please be patient. City Crews will be working diligently to restore your power as quickly and safely as possible.
Once the winds reach 35 MPH, the Police Department, Fire Department, and the Electrical Department WILL NOT respond to calls.
Although no mandatory evacuation order has been issued for St. Mary Parish, we urge residents to prepare to “Shelter-in-Place”. Please remain inside your homes and stay off City streets once weather conditions begin to deteriorate.
City Hall will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Thursday hours have not yet been determined.
Please avoid calling City Hall for NON-EMERGENCY work orders at this time and until after the storm has passed.
This storm is expected to be a heavy rain event, with up to 10 inches of rain expected. Sandbags are available to Morgan City residents under the bridge at David Drive. Be prepared to fill your own bags. Flood gates at 9’ sill and below are being closed. Unless storm surge predictions change, all others are expected to remain open throughout this event.
Scheduled garbage pickup is canceled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, and is scheduled to resume on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Wednesday’s route will be picked up on Saturday, September 14, 2024, the next regularly scheduled pickup day. We ask that all residents bring their garbage cans in from the street and secure them, whether or not they have been emptied. Please do not place any trash at your curb.
No pleasure craft or shrimp boats are allowed at the City Wharf until further notice.”