SHELTER, William Pitcher Junior High School

The parish will open its first two emergency evacuation shelters at 2 p.m. Sunday (8/31/08) at Creekside Junior High School , 65434 Hwy 41, Pearl River, and William Pitcher Junior High School , 415 S. Jefferson St. , Covington . Additional shelters will be opened as these reach capacity, Davis said.

The parish's special needs shelter at Covington High School, 73030 Lion Drive, Covington, will open at 4 p.m. Sunday. Those with special needs do not need to register for the shelter and should call the Council on Aging St. Tammany at 985-327-0185 if they need transportation to the shelter.

Davis said parish officials are waiting until after today's 4 p.m. forecast before issuing any evacuation orders.

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(Opens 2 pm Sun. 8/31/08)

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Citizens living in travel trailers, mobile homes should evacuate to these shelters. Tropical Storm Force winds are expected in St. Tammany Parish beginning Monday. Trailers and Mobile Homes will not be safe during tropical storm force winds.

The St. Tammany Special Needs Shelter at Covington High School will open Sunday, August 31 at 4pm. There is no reason to pre-register for the Special Needs Shelter at this time. St. Tammany residents who have special needs and CANNOT EVACUATE due to health issues should monitor the news, radio & website for special needs shelter opening announcement. Those needing transportation to the Special Needs Shelter should call COAST at 327-0185.

The State of Louisiana Special Needs Shelter in Hammond is now open. The phone number there is 985-549-5870.

Citizens should bring all personal items they might need to the shelter, including bedding.