• HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • FIREMAN’S FAIR
    • Sponsors
  • EVENTS
  • RESOURCES
    • Resource List
    • SMS Alerts >
      • Sign-Up
      • Current Alerts
    • Calling For Help >
      • Tips For Calling 911
      • Using A Cell Phone
    • READY >
      • Severe Weather
      • Winter Weather
    • Fire Prevention
    • Elderly Services
  • DONATE
  • CONTACT US
CVFD
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • FIREMAN’S FAIR
    • Sponsors
  • EVENTS
  • RESOURCES
    • Resource List
    • SMS Alerts >
      • Sign-Up
      • Current Alerts
    • Calling For Help >
      • Tips For Calling 911
      • Using A Cell Phone
    • READY >
      • Severe Weather
      • Winter Weather
    • Fire Prevention
    • Elderly Services
  • DONATE
  • CONTACT US

LSP: MOTORIST SAFETY

1/9/2021

 
Sharing from the Louisiana State Police.
​​
State Police are cautioning drivers to be careful as cold weather moves through the area over the weekend.
​
The National Weather Service is monitoring a cold front that could create a mixture of rain and snow in south Louisiana late Sunday into early Monday, officials said.

The weather could affect roadway surfaces and create dangerous driving conditions, State Police said. Road closures are possible and expected across the state.

​”Before deciding whether travel is necessary, Louisiana State Police urges motorists to stay informed with the latest weather and travel conditions,” State Police said in a release.

”Freezing rain and sleet can cause bridges and overpasses to ice quickly, as temperatures near the freezing point. If conditions deteriorate, motorists are encouraged to refrain from driving until conditions improve. If ice accumulates on bridges and/or overpasses, LSP will work closely with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and our local law enforcement partners to take appropriate measures.”

​Call 511 for road closure information or visit the 511LA by clicking HERE. You can also download the Louisiana 511 mobile application.

​State Police are offering the following winter weather driving tips:

  • Avoid unnecessary travel.
  • Reduce speed and allow extra time to reach your destination.
  • Increase your following distance behind other vehicles.
  • Do not drive using the cruise control in icy conditions.
  • Anticipate stops (such as stop signs and traffic signals) and brake gently while stopping.
  • If you encounter a skid, take your foot off the accelerator and steer into the skid until you regain control.
  • Use low-beam headlights if it is raining or sleeting.
  • Ensure all vehicle occupants are wearing seat belts.

DOWNLOAD THE
​511LA APP

Picture
Picture

FREEZE WARNING

12/25/2020

 
A FREEZE WARNING is in effect from midnight tonight until 8:00 AM Saturday morning.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 can be expected in portions of southern Mississippi and southeast Louisiana, including Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

Frost and freeze conditions can kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, and can possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

​Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Click HERE to view the official alert from the National Weather Service.

Click HERE to view our Winter Weather Preparedness Page.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

12/25/2020

 
UPDATE: Highway 20 is now open to traffic.

Highway 
20 in Chackbay is closed to traffic in both directions in the 1200 block until further notice.

​All
 motorists should use an alternate route.

HIGHWAY 20: TRAFFIC ADVISORY

8/1/2020

 
Picture
Sharing from the Saint James Parish Sheriff's Office:

Highway 20 Southbound near the Saint James Parish/Lafourche Parish line is SHUTDOWN due to a motor vehicle crash.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

7/24/2020

 
Picture
UPDATE @ 9:00 PM

One lane of traffic has been reopened.

UPDATE @ 7:20 PM
​
Entergy is on site and waiting on additional equipment to arrive. The roadway will be closed for at least another hour. Once the roadway is cleared, Entergy will continue working to restore power to the area.

Passed on from other agency:

URGENT: Chackbay Volunteer Fire Department is on scene of a crash in the 1100 block of Highway 20 near Edna Robinson Lane.

Highway 20 is completely closed in both directions — and will remain closed — for an extended amount of time. Please use an alternate route.

LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 20

7/22/2020

 
Picture
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that there will be intermittent lane closures on Louisiana Highway 20 near the bridge at Bayou Chevreuil.

These closures will begin Thursday, July 23rd, and will take place between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Motorists will still have access to travel the roadway, but should anticipate delays as flaggers facilitate and direct traffic.

These short, intermittent lane closures are expected to last approximately two weeks, weather permitting, as crews clear trees/debris for the upcoming utility relocations.


DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Visit 511la.org for more information, or to stay up-to-date on all DOTD road closures and other important travel information.

    Archives

    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020

    Categories

    All
    BURN BAN
    COVID 19
    GENERAL
    MISSING PERSON
    SAFETY
    SEVERE WEATHER
    TRAFFIC/ROAD HAZARD

Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department
2854 Choctaw Road
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301
​Phone: (985) 633-2888
Copyright 2020
Emergency Alerts Provided By WillyWeather
Payments Processed By Square
​Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Use  |  Area Amenities
Picture
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • FIREMAN’S FAIR
    • Sponsors
  • EVENTS
  • RESOURCES
    • Resource List
    • SMS Alerts >
      • Sign-Up
      • Current Alerts
    • Calling For Help >
      • Tips For Calling 911
      • Using A Cell Phone
    • READY >
      • Severe Weather
      • Winter Weather
    • Fire Prevention
    • Elderly Services
  • DONATE
  • CONTACT US