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Terrebonne, La.- The Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District closes the Humble Canal Barge, Little Caillou Floodgate, Bayou Terrebonne Floodgate, Upper Little Caillou Auxiliary Structure and the Placid Canal Floodgate Saturday.

The Lower Bayou Dularge floodgate and Bush Canal Barge floodgate remain open at this time.

In addition, officials are stationed at the Bayou Little Caillou and Bayou Terrebonne floodgates to monitor conditions.

The Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District will be continuously monitoring this tropical event and will re-open any structures once they feel conditions are safe.

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