Ascension Parish Homeland Security (OHSEP)

03/09/2026

Parish President Clint Cointment has lifted the parish-wide burn ban. See the executive order below.

02/07/2026

** Attention: Low Water Levels **

Due to the low water levels in Ascension Parish there will be cautionary signs placed at all boat launches to launch and/or taking your boat out of the water (trailering) will be at the boat owners own risk.

The boat launches will remain open, this notice will serve as a precaution and warning. Stay Safe!

01/29/2026

Another round of dangerously cold weather is headed our way! Stay safe.

With another round of dangerously cold weather on the way, remember to follow these guidelines to safely heat your home or business-

01/29/2026

A prolonged period of dangerously cold temperatures is expected this weekend.

Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for all of SE LA and S MS from midnight Friday night through 10am Sunday.

01/27/2026

Still Cold....But above freezing today.

Take a look at tomorrow.

Wednesday Morning Lows and Wind Chills:

01/26/2026

Ascension Parish Clerk of Court will be open tomorrow at 8:30!

01/26/2026

The City of Gonzales City Hall will reopen tomorrow.

01/26/2026

Donaldsonville warming shelter will be extended and will remain open through Monday, February 2, 2026. Stay Warm.

01/26/2026

Ascension Public Schools will resume normal operations tomorrow!

Ascension Public Schools will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, following the winter weather closure.

Our maintenance teams spent the afternoon thoroughly checking all campuses for any damage. We are happy to share that our facilities are ready to welcome students and staff back.

To help everyone stay comfortable in the continued cold temperatures, students may wear appropriate cold-weather attire, including sweatpants, jackets, coats, hats, and gloves. We ask that clothing remain school-appropriate.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support as we took extra steps to ensure a safe return for our students and employees. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus.

For official updates and decisions, please continue to check our website at AscensionSchools.org.

01/26/2026

Ascension Parish Government will return to normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All employees must report to work at their normal scheduled time.

01/26/2026

Marvin Braud Boatway is being opened!