AMITE—President Robby Miller announced today the parish will open three “shelter of last resort” locations in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Francine.
Miller said these locations, which opened officially at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, are solely “shelters of last resort.”
“We understand that conditions at home may be uncomfortable for most of our residents; however, we are limiting placement in our shelters strictly provide a roof for those who do not have one,” Miller said.
Residents who evacuate to one of these shelter locations will need to bring all essential items with them, including food, water, bedding, and medication.
“If you have friends or family with whom you can stay for now, that should be your first choice,” Miller said.
Shelter locations are as follows:
- Restoration Church, located at 22494 US 190 in Robert;
- Amite Community Center, located at 101 W. Chestnut Street in Amite; and
- Brown’s Chapel, located at 70427 Martin Luther King Drive, in the Village of Tangipahoa.
If you have questions about shelter locations, contact Tangipahoa Parish Government at (985) 748-3211.
