name: PARISH GOVERNMENT, Assumption Parish -> PARISH GOVERNMENT, Assumption Parish - 5/11 MS River Flood

notes: 5/11 MS River Flood: 5/13/11 - Assumption Parish: DOTD completed approximately half of the flood protection barrier needed along La. 663 in Assumption Parish. DOTD delivered 124 cubic yards of sand yesterday and began construction of a flood protection barrier. DOTD completed more than half the needed project by installing 400 linear feet of HESCO baskets. To date, DOTD has delivered a total of 160 cubic yards of sand and 750 linear feet of HESCO baskets which will be utilized to complete the barrier ensuring flood waters do not inundate La. 663 or nearby neighborhoods. National Guard teams completed assessments of the project areas in Pierre Part and Bayou L'ourse in conjunction with parish officials. The Guard constructed over 2,100 feet of Tiger Dam. Today, Guard teams will continue operations of Tiger Dam installation (Total project is 8,500 LF). In support of Parishes in Northeast Louisiana: Guardsmen continue to support Parishes and the 5th Levee District's efforts to monitor levees, distribute equipment and supplies, and to fortify levees in East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes. Guardsmen are also assessing areas in LaSalle, Catahoula, and Avoyelles Parishes in preparation for potential backwater flooding. Yesterday, Guardsmen assisted in the identification of eight new Sand or Pin Boils in Northeast Louisiana, three in East Carroll and five in Concordia. Guardsmen have now located and flagged 91 Sand or Pin Boils to date. The Louisiana National Guard has approximately 700 Guardsmen mobilized for this event. Currently, the LANG has deployed National Guard liaison teams to 19 affected parishes in order to coordinate National Guard support to Parish efforts. -> 5/11 MS River Flood: 5/13/11 - Assumption Parish: DOTD completed approximately half of the flood protection barrier needed along La. 663 in Assumption Parish. DOTD delivered 124 cubic yards of sand yesterday and began construction of a flood protection barrier. DOTD completed more than half the needed project by installing 400 linear feet of HESCO baskets. To date, DOTD has delivered a total of 160 cubic yards of sand and 750 linear feet of HESCO baskets which will be utilized to complete the barrier ensuring flood waters do not inundate La. 663 or nearby neighborhoods. National Guard teams completed assessments of the project areas in Pierre Part and Bayou L'ourse in conjunction with parish officials. The Guard constructed over 2,100 feet of Tiger Dam. Today, Guard teams will continue operations of Tiger Dam installation (Total project is 8,500 LF). In support of Parishes in Northeast Louisiana: Guardsmen continue to support Parishes and the 5th Levee District's efforts to monitor levees, distribute equipment and supplies, and to fortify levees in East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes. Guardsmen are also assessing areas in LaSalle, Catahoula, and Avoyelles Parishes in preparation for potential backwater flooding. Yesterday, Guardsmen assisted in the identification of eight new Sand or Pin Boils in Northeast Louisiana, three in East Carroll and five in Concordia. Guardsmen have now located and flagged 91 Sand or Pin Boils to date. The Louisiana National Guard has approximately 700 Guardsmen mobilized for this event. Currently, the LANG has deployed National Guard liaison teams to 19 affected parishes in order to coordinate National Guard support to Parish efforts. ---------------------- Assumption Parish Government Press Releases/Situation Reports: http://www.assumptionla.com/notices

notes: 5/11 MS River Flood: Assumption Parish: DOTD completed approximately half of the flood protection barrier needed along La. 663 in Assumption Parish. DOTD delivered 124 cubic yards of sand yesterday and began construction of a flood protection barrier. DOTD completed more than half the needed project by installing 400 linear feet of HESCO baskets. To date, DOTD has delivered a total of 160 cubic yards of sand and 750 linear feet of HESCO baskets which will be utilized to complete the barrier ensuring flood waters do not inundate La. 663 or nearby neighborhoods. National Guard teams completed assessments of the project areas in Pierre Part and Bayou L'ourse in conjunction with parish officials. The Guard constructed over 2,100 feet of Tiger Dam. Today, Guard teams will continue operations of Tiger Dam installation (Total project is 8,500 LF). In support of Parishes in Northeast Louisiana: Guardsmen continue to support Parishes and the 5th Levee District's efforts to monitor levees, distribute equipment and supplies, and to fortify levees in East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes. Guardsmen are also assessing areas in LaSalle, Catahoula, and Avoyelles Parishes in preparation for potential backwater flooding. Yesterday, Guardsmen assisted in the identification of eight new Sand or Pin Boils in Northeast Louisiana, three in East Carroll and five in Concordia. Guardsmen have now located and flagged 91 Sand or Pin Boils to date. The Louisiana National Guard has approximately 700 Guardsmen mobilized for this event. Currently, the LANG has deployed National Guard liaison teams to 19 affected parishes in order to coordinate National Guard support to Parish efforts. -> 5/11 MS River Flood: 5/13/11 - Assumption Parish: DOTD completed approximately half of the flood protection barrier needed along La. 663 in Assumption Parish. DOTD delivered 124 cubic yards of sand yesterday and began construction of a flood protection barrier. DOTD completed more than half the needed project by installing 400 linear feet of HESCO baskets. To date, DOTD has delivered a total of 160 cubic yards of sand and 750 linear feet of HESCO baskets which will be utilized to complete the barrier ensuring flood waters do not inundate La. 663 or nearby neighborhoods. National Guard teams completed assessments of the project areas in Pierre Part and Bayou L'ourse in conjunction with parish officials. The Guard constructed over 2,100 feet of Tiger Dam. Today, Guard teams will continue operations of Tiger Dam installation (Total project is 8,500 LF). In support of Parishes in Northeast Louisiana: Guardsmen continue to support Parishes and the 5th Levee District's efforts to monitor levees, distribute equipment and supplies, and to fortify levees in East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes. Guardsmen are also assessing areas in LaSalle, Catahoula, and Avoyelles Parishes in preparation for potential backwater flooding. Yesterday, Guardsmen assisted in the identification of eight new Sand or Pin Boils in Northeast Louisiana, three in East Carroll and five in Concordia. Guardsmen have now located and flagged 91 Sand or Pin Boils to date. The Louisiana National Guard has approximately 700 Guardsmen mobilized for this event. Currently, the LANG has deployed National Guard liaison teams to 19 affected parishes in order to coordinate National Guard support to Parish efforts.