Vermillion Parish has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the following areas:
Pecan Island
Intercoastal City
Esther
Forked Island
Mouton Cove
Along with the following areas South of LA Hwy 14:
Erath
Delcambre
Gueydan
and all low lying areas prone to flooding and trailers.
Acadia Parish has issued a voluntary evacuation for the entire parish. Those who live in structures that cannot withstand tropical or hurricane-force winds, are encouraged to evacuate. At this time, a local or state shelter is not open. Residents who choose to evacuate should seek shelter with family, friends, or at a hotel and prepare their homes accordingly. Whether residents evacuate or shelter in place, the Police Jury encourages everyone to have enough supplies on hand for 3-4 days. Those who evacuate can stay updated on crucial road information such as detours, closures, and delays by visiting the Louisiana DOTD website or 511LA.org.
Lafayette Parish has urged encourage residents to voluntary evacuate ahead of Hurricane Delta. Delta has the potential to cause flooding, wind damage, and power outages.
The voluntary evacuation includes residents who live in low-lying, flood-prone areas, and those who live along waterways where water could rise. It also includes those who have medical needs that require electricity or have serious medical conditions that could require emergency care during the hurricane. Emergency medical services will not be available during the storm.
Residents should prepare their homes and property and gather personal belongings, including an emergency supply kit, and are encouraged to leave the area by Thursday afternoon.
𝐋𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 L𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗛
All north bound traffic leaves Lafayette Parish on I-49 NORTH.
• If you are leaving from South of I-10, use Ambassador Caffery Pkwy (and then I-10 EAST) or Evangeline Thruway to join I-49 NORTH.
• If you are leaving from North of I-10, join I-49 NORTH and continue north on I-49 towards Alexandria and points north.
𝗨𝗦 𝟵𝟬 > 𝗜-𝟰𝟵 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘
Traveling north on US 90 from New Iberia, when you get to Ambassador Caffery Parkway (LA 3073), you have the option of either turning left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway and following it, or continuing straight ahead on US 90 continuing north past Broussard. The name of this portion of US 90 within the City of Lafayette is Evangeline Thruway.
When you get to University Ave (by the Lafayette Regional Airport), you have the option of either turning left onto University Ave and following it north, or continuing north on the Evangeline Thruway. If you turn left onto University Ave, follow it north through Carencro until you merge with I-49 and then continue north on I-49.
If you opt not to turn, continue north on Evangeline Thruway. When you get to the intersection of the Evangeline Thruway and Louisiana Avenue, you have the option of either turning right onto Louisiana Avenue, or continuing North on the Evangeline Thruway.
If you turn right onto Louisiana Avenue, follow it until you get to I-10. Turn left (west) onto I-10 and then right (north) onto I-49 towards Opelousas. If you opt not to turn, continue North on the Evangeline Thruway towards Opelousas. US 90 will leave the evacuation route at Mudd Avenue; do not turn there. This route will pass under I-10 and the name of Evangeline Thruway will change to I-49. Continue north on I-49 towards Alexandria and points north.
𝗟𝗔 𝟴𝟵 > 𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 > 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗩𝗘 (𝗟𝗔𝟭𝟴𝟮) > 𝗜-𝟰𝟵
Traveling north on LA 89, the route goes through Youngsville. The route continues to Pinhook Road (LA182). Turn left on Pinhook Road and follow it to University Avenue. Turn left on University Avenue and follow it north to I-10. At I-10, you have the option of either turning right (east) on I-10 to go over to I-49 and then turn north on I-49, or continuing north on University Avenue (LA182) through the City of Carencro until you get to I-49 and then go north on I-49. Continue north on I-49 towards Alexandria and points north.
𝗟𝗔 𝟯𝟯𝟵 > 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝘄𝗸𝘆. > 𝗜-𝟭𝟬 > 𝗜-𝟰𝟵
Traveling north on LA 339 from Erath, cross LA 92. LA 339 is called Verot School Road in Lafayette Parish. About 2.2 miles north of LA 92, there is a major intersection. Turn left there onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway (LA 3073). Continue north on Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. until it intersects with I-10. Join I-10 EAST for about 3 miles. Exit I-10 EAST at Exit 103B onto I-49 NORTH. Continue north on I-49 towards Alexandria and points north.
𝗨𝗦 𝟭𝟲𝟳 > 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝘄𝗸𝘆. > 𝗜-𝟭𝟬 > 𝗜-𝟰𝟵
Traveling north on US 167 from Abbeville, cross LA 733 (E. Broussard Rd.). About 2.2 miles after crossing LA 733 there is a major intersection. Turn left there onto Ambassador Caffery Pwky (LA 3073). Continue north on Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. until it intersects with I-10. Join I-10 EAST for about 3 miles. Exit I-10 EAST at Exit 103B onto I-49 NORTH. Continue north on I-49 towards Alexandria and points north.