Tropical Storm Nicholas is moving slowly inland bringing the threat of rain over the next two days to the Bayou State. Nicholas made landfall early this morning along the southeast Texas coastline and has the potential to cause flooding in southwest Louisiana today. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso says they are prepared in case any residents find themselves in peril.
“We’ve called our high-water vehicles and boat assets from Thibodeaux in Lafourche Parish where we’ve been for the last several weeks, we’ve called them back. We still have people over there working but we’ve called back our high-water vehicles and assets that we may need,” said Mancuso.
Mancuso says they also have the National Guard in place to assist with any rescues if needed. While schools and government buildings in the parish are closed today in hopes of keeping motorists off the road today, Mancuso says first responders however are at work and prepared to assist.
“But your law enforcement, your fire, those protection agencies are going to be here for you and we’re going to come get you should that happen,” said Mancuso.
Even though it’s extremely tempting to view damage left by a storm, Mancuso highly encourages residents to refrain from sightseeing because vehicle traffic can force water into homes in low-lying areas and that’s when most accidents occur.
“Don’t put the extra stress on those people in those neighborhoods that are prone to flooding, and don’t put us having to go get you when you flood out and get stranded,” said Mancuso.
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