Heavy winds recently caused a tree to fall on Cross Gates Blvd, which created a public safety issue. The fallen tree completely blocked one lane of Cross Gates Blvd.

Cross Gates residents and I want to thank local fireman, Sheriff’s Deputy and Public Works employees for their fast action this past Thursday evening. I would like to recognize the team effort which solved the public safety issue. Cross Gates resident, Lynne Hanson contacted me and I contacted a fire official who dispatched firemen from the Steele Road Station #14. Within 20 minutes they, working with a Sheriff’s Deputy, pushed the tree off the roadway to help traffic flow.

A separate call was made to Parish Public Works and the Area Leader and a worker cut the tree into smaller pieces. Public Works will send a work crew to remove the debris from the median. I want to thank these public servants for working very quickly to remove a public safety issue and allow citizens to travel through the area without any safety concerns.

Gene Bellisario, Parish Council District 9