Prepare For Potential Flooding: Sandbag Distribution Locations In Louisiana

OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - While we are no strangers to the rain here in South Louisiana, there is still a limit to what the ground can handle. With the weather forecast calling for a good bit of rain over the next few days, the time to prepare for possible flooding is now.

According to our friend KATC Meteorologist Daniel Phillips, "Expect area-wide rain totals through Thursday to be in the 2-4" range with isolated spots receiving 6" or more leading to some localized flooding."

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SANDBAG LOCATIONS

With the risk of flooding comes the demand for sandbags. As of Wednesday, July 24, Iberia Parish, St. Landry Parish and Lafayette City and Parish have sandbags available at the following locations:

Lafayette City and Parish

North District site at 400 Dugas Road (off of North University)
Picard Park at 130 Park Lane

At these sites, you will be limited to four sandbags for each door of your home not to exceed 20 bags.

Iberia Parish

Sand and sand bags are available at the following locations:

B.O.M Fire Station
Grand Marais Fire Station
Coteau Fire Station
Delcambre water tower
Loreauville City Park
Lydia Fire Station
Jeanerette at Fire Department
Rynella Fire Department

Shovels will not be provided and residents should be prepared to fill their own sandbags.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Iberia Parish Public Works Department at (337) 364-8474.

St. Landry Parish

The St. Landry Parish Government will begin issuing sandbags Wednesday, July 24th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Yambilee Building (1939 West Landry Street, Opelousas).