News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

AMITE—Due to the impact of Hurricane Ida, Tangipahoa Parish Government will institute a parish-wide curfew starting at 9 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 29, and continuing until 6 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 30.

Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller encouraged residents to remain indoors, out of harm’s way, as this powerful hurricane comes on[...]

Changes from the last update:

• Ida is now a category 4 hurricane with winds of 145 mph. (The attached briefing shows 140 mph but an update was sent at 0500.)
• Storm surge values have been adjusted upward from Port Fourchon to Bay St. Louis.
• Forecast rainfall amounts have increased and could be in excess of 24" in isolated areas, depending on where bands are set up[...]

Here is an update concerning Hurricane Ida.

Changes from the last update:

• The track has nudged slightly eastward, resulting in slightly higher storm surge totals in Lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas

Overview:

• Hurricane Ida will continue moving across the Gulf of Mexico with continued strengthening expected  
• Final preparations should be rushed to[...]

Click HERE for an update concerning Hurricane Ida[...]

AMITE—All Tangipahoa Parish Government offices will be closed on Monday, Aug. 30, due to Hurricane Ida.

Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the closure extends to the Tangipahoa Parish Landfill, which will be[...]