Big Ferry Boat Returning
The Plaquemines Pride ferry boat will be back in service Thursday afternoon. The Belle Chasse Ferry Landing will again have two boats operating just in time for the holiday weekend. The big boat has been out since June 11th after hitting floating debris in the Mississippi River. The Pride’s propeller was damaged by the debris. It was pulled out of the water and inspected. Some other minor improvements were made while she was in dry storage.
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Happy 4th of July
The Buras and Boothville-Venice Volunteer Fire Departments are sponsoring a 4th of July Fireworks Show at Fort Jackson. They will provide free hot dogs and soft drinks while supplies last. The celebration is Saturday from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with the fireworks beginning at nightfall.
Due to the dry weather, the parish asked residents to obey a 10:00 pm fireworks curfew and not to shoot bottle rockets. This will help the Sheriff’s Office and volunteer firefighters by reducing the risk of fires.
The Parish President issued a “no burn” request. He’s asking residents to refrain from burning any debris in an effort to protect property and lives.
If residents have any trash or debris that you need to burn, contact your local Fire Department. Otherwise bring it to the curb and the parish will pick it up.
Have a safe and fun Independence Day!
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Another Tilapia Treatment
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries will conduct another Tilapia treatment in the Port Sulphur area. It’s scheduled for June 30 and July 1, 2009, but that can change depending on weather conditions. Wildlife & Fisheries agents and scientists will use water tank trucks to apply Rotenone to the underground drainage areas and apply it to the canals and drainage ditches (Picture from the June 9, 2009 spraying attached).
For more information on the fishing closure and tilapia, visit the LDWF web file www.wlf.louisiana.gov/tilapia and look under “News/Notices” on the Plaquemines Parish website.
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Off Road Park Now Open
The grand opening of the Plaquemines Off Road Park was Sunday, June 14, 2009.
DIRECTIONS: 2.7 miles South of the Main Gate of the Naval base turn west onto Walker Road. The Park is approximately 1 mile on your right at Landfill Road.
**All riders are required to wear helmets**
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Click Here To Download Plaquemines Parish Post-Disaster Re-Entry Plan
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Click here to download Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Tariff
If you need any information such as evacuation routes, or what to put in your evacuation kit - please click here.
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Billy Nungesser, Plaquemines Parish President
