Baton Rouge, La. — August 27, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the closure of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — on Monday, August 30, due to potential inclement weather from Hurricane Ida. City-Parish buildings will be restricted to essential personnel only. 

Additionally, the COVID-19 community vaccination sites at Louisiana State University, the Mall of Louisiana, and Southern University will have modified hours due to Hurricane Ida. The sites at LSU and Southern University will be closed beginning at noon on Friday, August 27, and will remain closed through Sunday. The site at the Mall of Louisiana will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 27, and remain closed through Sunday.