Monday, September 9 - 2:41 p.m.

The City of Lake Charles continues to monitor Tropical Storm Francine. All City facilities, including City Hall, Historic City Hall, Central School and Public Works Administration Building will be closed on Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11. All City recreation facilities, Mallard Golf Club and the Lake Charles Event Center will also be closed during this time. 

Upon further review of the upcoming forecast, and in order to help with debris management ahead of the storm, trash and garbage routes will run as usual on Tuesday, September 10; weather permitting. Recycling Centers and the Roving Green Recycling Truck will be closed on Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11. 

Weather permitting, City Transit service will run its normal routes on Tuesday, September 10, but will be closed on Wednesday, September 11. 

The City Council Agenda Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, is cancelled. 

Public safety and other essential personnel will continue to operate as long as conditions allow for them to safely do so. 

City officials do request that residents bring in and secure their garbage cans, after they are emptied, and to secure any loose debris or yard items ahead of the approaching tropical system.

Residents in low-lying or flood prone areas or in mobile homes should take the necessary precautions to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine. Residents in need of assistance should dial 211 for information on available resources.

For the latest updates on City services, visit www.cityoflakecharles.com or www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesLouisiana.