A Message from Sheriff Jack A. Stephens

September 3, 2005; 11:00 AM CST



BY ORDERS OF THE SHERIFF:



Because of the total breakdown of law and order and the civil insurrection in the City of New Orleans:



No one, including residents, will be permitted to return to St. Bernard Parish until further notice. Please watch this web site for further orders.



The City of New Orleans appears to be in a state of civil insurrection which WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO MIGRATE IN TO ST. BERNARD PARISH.



It is NOT SAFE for residents to travel through Orleans Parish to get home



REPEATING – IT IS NOT SAFE TO TRAVEL THROUGH ORLEANS PARISH TO GET HOME



You will not be allowed into St. Bernard Parish so do not risk your life by traveling through Orleans Parish to get home.



If you attempt to enter St. Bernard at a barricade – turn around and leave immediately. Anyone attempting to evade any barricades will be dealt with severely, including being shot on site.



Please be assured that St. Bernard Parish is safe and secure and we will make every effort to maintain same during this emergency.