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Sunday, Jul 14, 2019 - 5:03 pm
Alexandria, La. (July 14, 2019) — The City of Alexandria experienced minimal impact Saturday night as the center of Tropical Storm Barry passed to the west of Alexandria. While there were some scattered power outages from downed tree limbs, the heavy rains and threat of dangerous flooding did not occur locally. “This is the most awkward storm I have ever seen,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffery W. Hall. “This has been a good learning experience for all of us. I’m pleased we didn’t suffer the heavy rains and flooding that was predicted, and my hat is off to everyone for their hard work and...
Sunday, Jul 14, 2019 - 9:42 am
Alexandria, La. (July 14, 2019 – 9 a.m. update) — The City of Alexandria experienced few issues overnight due to Barry. Crews worked through the night to restore power to a number of scattered outages throughout the city. Today, the city will continue to monitor the weather. At this time, the Alexandria Emergency Operations Center remains open, and residents can report non-emergency issues there by calling 318-441-6231 or by using the AlexConnects app.Updates by Service AreaElectric ServiceCrews continue to repair a handful of scattered outages. From the start of the storm event,...
Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 - 12:32 pm
Alexandria, La. (July 13, 2019) — The threat of dangerous flooding from Hurricane Barry in South Louisiana is one of the primary concerns of emergency planners. Three Alexandria Fire Department employees trained in flood water rescues are on the scene in Baton Rouge to assist in life-saving operations if needed. “We sent three men to assist with the State Fire Marshall’s Louisiana Urban Search and Rescue,” explained First Assistant Chief Jeffery Tarver. The three are Fire Equipment Operator Justin Randall, who is the team leader and a veteran of flood water rescues, Fire Equipment Operator...
Friday, Jul 12, 2019 - 5:48 pm
Alexandria, La. (July 12, 2019) — City of Alexandria employees spent the day Friday making final preparations for Tropical Storm Barry by installing temporary pumps, checking generators and utility system supplies and coordinating with contractors on stand-by to assist in clean-up and power restoration efforts as needed. “We’re ready,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffery W. Hall. “We have been following our protocols and doing everything we can to be prepared for this storm. We will open our Emergency Operations Center Saturday morning. We will be actively monitoring the storm through the weekend...
Thursday, Jul 11, 2019 - 5:55 pm
Detours will be posted between Plantation and Metro drives
Alexandria, La. (July 11, 2019)— Prescott Road between the service road and Shannon Drive will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, July 12, for the installation of portable pumps.
This is a precautionary flood-prevention measure for the tropical storm event expected to move into Alexandria this weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting significant rainfall to our area, according to Alexandria Utility Systems Director Michael Marcotte.
“We want to be proactive and take these extra measures,” said Mayor Jeffrey W....
Thursday, Jul 11, 2019 - 4:54 pm
Alexandria, La. (July 11, 2019)— The Alexandria City Council approved emergency ordinances Thursday authorizing Mayor Jeff Hall to take the necessary steps to ensure public safety and continuation of city services as the city prepares for Tropical Storm Barry. “The City Council authorized the Mayor to be able to enter into contracts with companies and gave him authorization to spend the money needed,” explained Joe Fuller, vice president of the Alexandria City Council. As of Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service forecast has Tropical Storm Barry moving through the Alexandria area...
Thursday, Jul 11, 2019 - 11:42 am
Alexandria, La. (July 11, 2019)— Community cleanups scheduled Saturday for the Woodside and South Alexandria Neighborhood Watch areas have been cancelled due to rainfall expected in Alexandria from Tropical Storm Barry, according to SafeAlex Director the Rev. Randy Harris. Though the cleanups will not take place, neighbors and citizens can help by making sure street drains are clear and that debris is not placed on the streets until the storm passes. Citizens are cautioned, however, to put their safety first and stay indoors and off the roads, if possible, during the storm. The cleanups will...
Thursday, Jul 11, 2019 - 8:00 am
Alexandria, La. (July 11, 2019)— Alexandria Utilities Service restored power to 85 residents as of 6 p.m. due to early bands of weather in the area. We expect additional outages overnight. As the weather moves in, residents should remain at home and off the streets. Alexandria Police Department worked an average of one accident per hour Saturday.The City has prepared and continues to monitor the weather. The Alexandria Emergency Operations Center will remain open 24-hours a day for the duration of the storm recovery. Residents can report non-emergency issues there by calling 318-441-...
Wednesday, Jul 10, 2019 - 6:52 pm
Alexandria, La. (July 10, 2019)—Current forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate a potential tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane is expected to form in the Gulf of Mexico with possible landfall this weekend along the Louisiana coast. Most models show the storm approaching central Louisiana Friday afternoon with the strongest impacts expected on Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall projections range from 7-10 inches with heavier amounts possible. The city encourages residents to make preparations now to be ready for the storm. “The safety of our citizens is our number one priority,”...
Monday, Jul 8, 2019 - 3:16 pm
Mayor Hall will speak about youth programming
Alexandria, La. (July 8, 2019)—Mayor Jeff W. Hall will discuss the State of the Community at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Alexandria Youth and Teen Center , 1801 Sylvester St.
Mayor Hall will talk about the summer activities for youth and the upcoming development of the Mayor’s Youth Council.
The media is invited to attend.
Contact:
Cynthia D. Jardon
Communications
318.449.5000
cynthia.jardon@cityofalex.com