St. Mary Parish prepares for up to 8 inches of rain, officials monitor flood control systems

St. Mary Parish prepares for up to 8 inches of rain, officials monitor flood control systems

As heavy rain moves into St. Mary Parish, local officials are preparing flood control systems and urging residents to stay informed as forecasts call for up to eight inches of rain in some areas.Emergency officials have been closely monitoring conditions along the Bayou Teche in Franklin, where water management infrastructure plays a critical role during significant rainfall events.Ross Mire, director of St. Mary Parish Homeland Security, said p…