News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

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[...]

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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[...]

AMITE—To better accommodate residents in need of sandbags for the approach of Hurricane Ida, Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller announced Saturday that the north Tangi location for ready-made sandbags will be moved to the Florida Parishes Arena.

Miller said ready-made sandbags will be available until[...]

AMITE—In response to the approach of Hurricane Ida, Parish President Robby Miller announced today that Tangipahoa Parish will open three last resort evacuation shelters.

“With this dangerous storm approaching, we simply will not stand by and fail to protect our most vulnerable residents,” Miller said, adding that these evacuation shelters are truly a “last resort” for those without other friends or family who can take them[...]