By ZACHARY FITZGERALD MORGAN CITY — Roger Erickson, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, stressed Tuesday the importance of having the public’s assistance to ensure the weather service gets accurate severe weather reports. The Port of Morgan City hosted a National Weather Service Skywarn class Tuesday. The St. Mary…
Workers pour the foundation Tuesday for the Port of Morgan City’s $11 million Government Emergency and Operations Center on La. 182 in Morgan City near the municipal auditorium. About 560 cubic yards were poured at the site, Port Executive Director Raymond “Mac” Wade said.
After securing a Port Security Grant, the Port of Morgan City was able to purchase a 32′ Defiant multi purpose vessel, built by Metal Shark Aluminum. A boat shed was constructed by Brunet’s construction to house said vessel.