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BRAC releases tips for hurricane preparation

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012, 11:24am
BRAC releases tips for hurricane preparation

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) released its annual list of recommendations to help businesses prepare for the effects of hurricanes and tropical storms.  BRAC strongly advises businesses of all sizes to start immediate preparation.  BRAC also says it will make available a critical business information section on its website should any large-scale damage occur in south Louisiana.

“Making thorough preparations in order to ensure the safety and security of all of our businesses, their employees, and capital assets in the event of a hasty or immediate threat is crucial as hurricane season approaches,” stated Adam Knapp, President and CEO of BRAC.  “The sustainability of operations during a natural disaster should be the primary goal of all Baton Rouge area companies, not only for their own sake, but to maintain the region’s economic stability as well.”

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Severe thunderstorm watch expires

Submitted by WAFB_Web_Staff
Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 8:26pm

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB)- A cluster of strong thunderstorms made their way north across the WAFB viewing area Monday afternoon.

Dime sized-hail was reported all across south Louisiana.

A thunderstorm watch was allowed to expire shortly after 8 p.m.

SLIDESHOW: Hailstorm April 2, 2012

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Acadian Thruway closures expected throughout the day

Submitted by Michelle McCalope, Web Producer
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012, 10:24am
Acadian Thruway closures expected throughout the day

DOTD officials will close La 427, Acadian Thruway, between I-10 and Perkins Road effective immediately on and off throughout the day.  This is due to repairs being made to one of the two pumps which operate in the pump house.   All efforts will be made to keep this roadway open as much as possible.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to drive safely and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

If you have any questions regarding this closure, please contact Mr. Albert Shield, Jr at 225-329-7717, or Michael Vosburg at 231-4116.

 

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Start time for Spanish Town Parade moved

Submitted by WAFB_Web_Staff
Monday, February 20th, 2012, 5:22am

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB)- The Spanish Town Parade will roll rain or shine Saturday, but due to the weather, it will start a little later than originally scheduled.

Organizers said the mayor and police chief expressed safety concerns about the parade, so it will begin at 3:30 p.m.

**Note** An alert was sent out by WAFB saying the parade will start at 4 p.m., about a minute after that was sent out, Baton Rouge Police sent a news release saying the start time was changed again to 3:30 p.m.

They are asking that parade spectators wait until 2 p.m. before making an attempt to enter the downtown area. The float line-up and parade participants arrival time has also been changed to 2 p.m.

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Be an ExxonMobil Science Star!

Submitted by WAFB_Web_Staff
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010, 10:55am

How would you like to become one of WAFB's Science Stars?

ExxonMobil has partnered with Louisiana's Weather Channel in our search for future scientists.

If you're in 4th or 5th grade, write an essay explaining why the study of science interests you. Click here to email your Science Stars essay to WAFB's weather team or send it via postal mail to WAFB Channel 9.* 

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Catholic Charities to dedicate hurricane housing complex

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 19th, 1:07 pm

BATON ROUGE, LA - The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will host a special dedication ceremony for the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Join Bishop Robert W. Muench and Reverend Larry Snyder of Catholic Charities on Thursday, August 26 at 2 p.m. to dedicate the Families First Housing complex at 6061 Evangeline Street in Baton Rouge.

The 10-unit apartment complex was funded by donations from Catholic Charities USA and a grant from Louisiana Disaster Recover Foundation following Hurricane Katrina.

The Families First Apartment complex will house families displace and still recovering from the storms aftermath

For more information and to RSVP, call 225-336-8770 or visit ChatholicCharitiesUSA.org

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Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of SE LA

Submitted by WAFB_Web_Staff
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010, 11:06am

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Parts of southeast Louisiana remain under a flash flood warning until 12:30 p.m., after warnings in other areas expired.

A flash flood warning was issued for Pointe Coupee Parish, West Feliciana Parish and Wilkinson County, MS.

East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston and West Baton Rouge parishes were under a warning until 10:45 a.m.

Forecasters said additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is possible and the ground is already saturated from heavy rainfall Tuesday night.

Heavy rainfall will likely cause flooding of small creeks and streams, highways and underpasses.

Additionally, country roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low lying areas are subject to flooding.

Do not attempt to cross swiftly flowing waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by car.

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