Update: September 14, 2008

From the City of Lake Charles:
All City of Lake Charles services will return to normal scheduled operations on Monday, September 15, 2008.

Drop-off Location Announced for Spoiled Food

Beginning Monday, September 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Charles citizens can
bring spoiled food to the City incinerator, located at 4333 E. Broad, Lake Charles.

F. K. White Middle School Closed as Temporary Shelter; Evacuees Transferred to MLK Recreation Center

At 9 a.m. today, Sunday, September 14, the F. K. White Middle School temporary shelter was closed and the evacuees from that shelter were transferred to the Red Cross temporary shelter located at the MLK Recreation Center, 2009 N. Simmons, Lake Charles.

All other evacuees going to the MLK shelter must provide their own transportation. Evacuees going to the shelter should bring medicine, bedding and any other personal items they may need.

City Transit System Resumes With Limited Service

The City of Lake Charles Transit system will resume on Monday, September 15, 2008 with limited service. City Transit buses will be used to return evacuees back to their homes. Citizens requesting pickup should call 491-1253.

Hotel Openings:
L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort: The hotel is open and taking reservations, however the casino is currently closed. L'Auberge also has the following open: Le Beaucoup Buffet; Lattes; Snake River Grill (at 5:30 p.m.); Asia is open Noon to Midnight. L’Arcade; Modele; Spa du Lac; L’Sundries and the pool (sorry, no bar service) are all open. Contraband Bayou Golf Club remains closed at this time.