East Vermilion Street back open following gas leak
Lafayette Fire Dept.
and last updated 2021-05-04 16:07:41-04
East Vermilion Street is back open to traffic and the scene is clear according to the Lafayette Fire Department
Firefighters and the Hazmat Team were on the scene of a gas leak in the 600 block of East Vermilion Street on Tuesday afternoon.
The leak was quickly stopped, according to Alton Trahan, spokesperson for the Lafayette Fire Dept. Atmos Energy was on scene repair the pipe.
Trahan says that at 1:30 pm, firefighters were called out to a gas leak on East Vermilion Street. Employees with Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) were doing work and accidentally busted a small gas line, Trahan stated. Lafayette Hazmat Team responded and quickly stopped the leak until Atmos Energy arrives on the scene.
Federal agency steps in after state s Pollution Control Agency refused to list sulfate-impacted lakes and streams A sunrise on Lake Vermilion, which the EPA recently listed as impaired due to sulfate concentrations. High sulfate discharge from the Minntac tailings basin flows into the Pike River watershed, which eventually reaches Lake Vermilion. Posted
Marshall Helmberger
REGIONAL The Environmental Protection Agency has added Lake Vermilion, the Pike River, and 28 other water bodies in northern Minnesota to the state’s list of impaired waters, due to sulfate pollution.
The federal agency took that unusual step after the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency refused to add lakes and streams impacted by sulfate to the list of waters requiring plans to improve their water quality. Sulfate at levels above 10 milligrams per liter is known to harm wild rice Minnesota’s state grain which has long been nutritionally and culturally important to native tribes in t
Second Harvest distributes holiday meals in Lafayette
Second Harvest hands out meals to families
and last updated 2020-12-23 23:48:06-05
Second Harvest Food Bank is helping people impacted by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the hurricanes put food on their tables for Christmas.
The meal distribution is to help families in Acadiana who are facing challenges this holiday season. They will give out holiday meals at a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. The boxes were filled with turkeys, potatoes, and other holiday staples.
The distribution was held Wednesday from 10am-12pm at the Second Harvest Food Bank location on 215 E Pinhook Road in Lafayette.
Second Harvest Food Bank in Lafayette will be distributing oven-ready meals to families who are in need for Christmas.
On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Second Harvest will be distributing those meals to families who reside in Acadiana. The distribution will be on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
Second Harvest Food Bank
To pick up a meal, swing by Second Harvest Food Bank on 215 E Pinhook Road in Lafayette on Wednesday between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
Second Harvest asks those needing the meals to follow these directions to their distribution site:
Head east on Pinhook toward the Evangeline Thruway, take left on East Vermilion, then left on Forrest St, and then left on Refinery Street. Line up on the right-hand side of the road closest to Second Harvest. Do not block any driveways while waiting, proceed forward as space allows. Turn in the gate once directed to do so Second Harvest can load your vehicle and drive through. Exit facility by taking a right-hand
Second Harvest to hold holiday meal distribution before Christmas
and last updated 2020-12-21 15:20:20-05
Second Harvest Food Bank in Lafayette will be distributing oven-ready meals to families in need before Christmas.
On Wednesday, Dec. 23 2020 , Second Harvest Food Bank of South Louisiana will distribute meals to families who reside in Acadiana .The distribution will be on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
The distribution will take place from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Second Harvest Food Bank on 215 E Pinhook Rd, Lafayette.
Second Harvest asks that those needed the meals follow
these directions to their distribution site: Head east on Pinhook toward the Evangeline Thruway, take left on East Vermilion, then left on Forrest St, and then left on Refinery Street. Line up on right hand side of road closest to Second Harvest. Do not block any driveways while waiting, proceed forward as space allows. Turn in gate once directed to do so Second Harvest can load