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Headquarters – News Release

May 13, 2011

Morganza – In preparation of the opening of the Morganza Spillway, the Louisiana State Police will set up a Forward Command located at the spillway structure to ensure public safety.

LSP Morganza Spillway Operations:

· The LSP Emergency Operation Center will extend its operations to 24 hours.
· Beginning this evening, State Police Troop A will continuously patrol the Morganza Spillway. This will be a 24 patrol until further notice.
· The LSP Command Post will stage at Morganza Spillway at 8:00 am tomorrow morning and serve as the Forward Command for State Police Operations.
· Closing of LA 1 at the Morganza Spillway will occur at 10:00 am tomorrow morning. All detour routes will be activated at that time. Ten State Troopers will be assigned to patrol the area and close down roadways as necessary.

Contact Information:
Lt. M. Doug Cain, II or TFC Russell G. Graham, II
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Unit
Office: (225) 925-6202
doug.cain@dps.la.gov or russell.graham@dps.la.gov
www.lsp.org