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Curfew extended in Vermilion Parish

Curfews
Posted at 11:22 AM, Apr 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-16 14:20:49-04

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office is extending its curfew order for the unincorporated areas of the parish.

The order in place is set to expire on April 20, 2020. The supplemental order will continue the curfew from April 20, 2020 until said time that the Governor's office lifts the "Stay at Home" proclamation that was enacted by his office.

The times and parameters in the rural areas of the parish which were set by the past curfew remain in place.

Here are the details:

Juveniles: A Parish wide curfew will be in effect for juveniles 17 years and younger, prohibiting and/or controlling pedestrian and vehicular traffic, except essential emergency vehicles and personnel; and essential critical infrastructure workers; as defined by the governor's proclamation; between the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., effective April 20, 2020 and ending on the said date that the Governors "Stay
at Home" declaration is lifted for the State of Louisiana.

Adults: A Parish wide curfew will be in effect for adults 18 years and older, prohibiting and/or controlling pedestrian and vehicular traffic, except essential emergency vehicles and personnel; and essential critical infrastructure workers; as defined by the governor's proclamation; between the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., April 20, 2020 and ending on the said date that the Governors "Stay at Home" declaration is lifted for the State of Louisiana.