Residents of South Vacherie in St. James Parish are facing a natural gas outage. Parish officials alerted the community on Wednesday evening and advised anyone smelling gas to call 911 and then contact the parish at 225-562-2500. The outage primarily affects areas along Highway 20 and the West Bank of Vacherie. "The West Bank system is separate from the East Bank system. There are no impacts to the East Bank of the parish," as reported by WWLTV.
There has been a natural gas disruption in St. James Parish, causing some homes to lose access to gas for heating and cooking. The gas scent is noticeable in certain areas. Officials are keeping residents informed and advising them to report any issues quickly. Utility crews are working to resolve the situation, though the exact timeline for restoration is not yet clear. Residents are encouraged to follow official updates and safety instructions during this process, as reported by WWLTV.
Local utility crews are working overnight to resolve a supplier-related issue. Officials are advising the public to report any gas odors for safety reasons. Those affected by the outage should call 225-562-2500 for assistance with relighting pilot lights once service is restored, according to WDSU. The ongoing efforts by utility workers aim to quickly restore the service.
