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Power outage in Boutte, residents urged to limit ‘non-essential’ sewerage

HAHNVILLE, La. — The St. Charles Parish EOC has been notified that a train carrying a crane pulled down powerlines in the Boutte area affecting more than 200 residents, as well as a sewerage lift station in the area.

Until a generator is installed, residents in Boutte, Paradis, Des Allemands and Bayou Gauche are asked to limit non-essential sewerage usage such as washing dishes, cleaning clothes and showering.

Flushing toilets is allowed.