St. Martin Parish prepares for rising Atchafalaya River as forecasts raise flood concerns

St. Martin Parish prepares for rising Atchafalaya River as forecasts raise flood concerns

St. Martin Parish officials are taking action this week as the Atchafalaya River continues to rise, with Stephensville marked as the most vulnerable area due to its flat terrain and limited levee protection.A previous article detailing the cause of the river levels rising for more background information is here ST MARTIN PARISH PREPS FOR RISING RIVERParish President Pete Delcambre says 6,000 sandbags have already been prepared and crews are begi…