Belle Chasse - The water levels around the Caenarvon Diversion and Scarsdale Levees are falling some and it appears the sandbagging effort is making a difference.

"We have stopped the bleeding...and I am very encouraged by what we are seeing," Parish President Billy Nungesser said.

Additionally, permission has been granted by the State to reverse the Caenarvon Diversion Siphon to allow the water to drain into the river which could greatly aid in the effort.

"This could not have been accomplished without the incredible support of St. Bernard Parish Sheriff Jack Stephens and Parish President Craig Taffaro," Nungesser said. "They sent manpower and sandbags and were just a huge help. We also are grateful to the parish employees and many volunteers who came out to help...also for all the support and help from Governor Bobby Jindal, Garret Graves with the Governor's office and Col. Jeff Bedey with the Army Corps of Engineers."

Crews are continuing the sandbagging efforts. Nungesser said they will not give up and will continue the fight as long as it takes to save the east bank's Braithwaite area. So far, no homes have flooded.

Meantime, there is some overtopping on the Citrus Lands Levees on the west bank. Work is underway to fight the flood in that area as well.

However, the water is not threatening Highway 23.

The water had been rising in the Myrtle Grove area as well and is being monitored very carefully. So far, no serious flooding has been reported.

1 Comments

LOIS wASHINGTON said:

Not to sound too ungrateful, byt when can we expect the power to be restored in the chity> Is the water safe to drink?

September 1, 2008 7:03 PM

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