Parish of Ascension

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 has been upgraded to T.S. Arthur effective today at10 AM. Moving NE at 9 MPH.

Primary hazard concerns remain the same: Possible flooding/flash flooding.

06/17/2026

Weather Alert: Summer School Canceled Thursday, June 18

Due to the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Arthur, which could bring significant rainfall, gusty winds, and localized flooding to our area, Ascension Public Schools will cancel all summer school classes on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

In addition, all schools and district offices will be closed with no activities allowed. Twelve-month employees will remain on call as needed to support district operations.

The safety of our students, employees, and families remains our top priority. We encourage everyone to monitor local weather forecasts and use caution when traveling, especially in areas prone to flooding.

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if necessary through our official communication channels and on our website, AscensionSchools.org.

06/17/2026

🌀 Hurricane Preparedness: Review Your Insurance Coverage

One of the most important steps you can take before a storm is understanding your insurance coverage. After a hurricane, knowing what's covered—and what isn't—can make the recovery process much smoother.

When reviewing your homeowners insurance policy, consider the following:

• What damage does my policy cover?
• Do I have enough coverage to fully rebuild my home if it is severely damaged?
• Are detached structures, such as sheds, fences, or workshops, included in my coverage?
• What is my standard deductible?
• Does my policy include a separate hurricane deductible?

It's also important to remember that flood insurance is not included in most homeowners insurance policies. A separate flood insurance policy is required for flood-related damage.

Did you know? Flood insurance policies typically have a 30-day waiting period before coverage takes effect. Do NOT wait until a storm is in the forecast—it may be too late.

Taking time to review your policies now can help ensure you're financially prepared before severe weather threatens our area.

06/16/2026

MARVIN BRAUD BOATWAY CLOSED

The Marvin Braud Boatway will remain closed until further notice due to high water conditions and safety concerns.

Parish officials are closely monitoring conditions and will reopen the boatway when it is safe to do so.

We appreciate your patience and encourage residents to stay tuned to Ascension Parish Government’s official channels for updates.

06/15/2026

Monday, June 15, 2026
Ascension Parish teams are proactively monitoring the weather conditions expected this week.

Our teams will continue to track the increased chances of rainfall throughout the week to ensure we are prepared to respond as needed.

We strongly encourage residents to sign up for Everbridge, our community alerting system, which provides timely notifications during any emergency situations. The registration link is below and listed in the comments.

As official updates for Ascension Parish become available, we will share them with the public promptly.

https://member.everbridge.net/453003085618895/login