When preparing for a hurricane or tropical storm, the size of the storm may be just as important as the category, officials from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told about 100 people at the Hurricane Preparedness Forum Monday in Morgan City. Roger Erickson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service…
At the request of Representative Karen St. Germain, Chairman of the House Committee on Highways, Transportation and Public Works, the Ports Association of Louisiana organized a tour of south Louisiana ports prior to the 2013 Legislative Session. The tour allowed members of the committee to familiarize themselves with activities at ports along the Mississippi River…
James Watson, Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), recently visited oil and gas-related industry within the Port of Morgan City District. Director Watson was sworn in as Director of BSEE on December 1, 2011. He is responsible for promoting safety, protecting the environment and conserving resources through the vigorous regulatory oversight…