LAFAYETTE PARISH — As Lafayette braces for the impending Tropical Storm Francine, Mayor-President Monique Boulet urged residents to take precautions and prepare for potential impacts. “If you are living in low-lying areas or mobile homes, we ask that you make provisions to get to higher ground,” Boulet said during a news conference on Monday. At 10:45 a.m., Mayor Boulet declared a state of emergency for Lafayette Parish, citing the threat of widespread damage and injury.