Sandbags

Need sandbags? Here's where you can grab some before Francine makes landfall.

Whatever level of intensity it hits us at, portions of south Louisiana could get flooding rains over a relatively short period. So, now is the time to prepare.

Don't wait for the rain - get sandbags in Lafayette, Iberia. and St. Landry Parish to safeguard your home from upcoming heavy rainfall.

Wet weather is expected in South Louisiana this week. Some areas are advising folks to prepare for flooding. We have the latest on sandbag locations.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office reports that several roads in the parish are still impassable.

Officials are announcing where you can get sandbags ahead of this week's heavy rains.

With grounds already drenched, the forecast of possible heavy rainfall over the next few days and a chance for rain over 50% each day for the next 14 days, flooding is a very real possibility.

Since it is always better to be over-prepared than underprepared here is a list of where you can get sandbags in Lafayette Parish.

As Tropical Storm Nicholas is making its way on land into Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, some Acadiana parishes have opened up sandbag locations.

Experts say that if you follow these tips, you stand a better chance against the upcoming storm.

Due to the potential of heavy rains later this week, sandbags are being made available for Lafayette Parish residents.

Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced sandbag locations as Acadiana braces for a week of relentless rain.

Due to the heavy rain, more than two dozen roads are closed throughout Lafayette Parish. And as a precaution, sandbags are available for Lafayette Parish residents.

Because of the rising river levels and recent heavy rains, St. Martin Parish President Chester Cedars has declared a State Of Emergency for Lower St. Martin Parish.

After heavy rains yesterday and more expected today and beyond, several local governments are making sandbags available to the public.

All locations listed are self-bagging sites, and residents must bring their own shovel.

Four self-bag locations are open to serve residents across Lafayette Parish.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a tropical system south of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico.

You must bring your own shovel.

Now that the flood threat in Acadiana is gone, some will begin picking up the sandbags they placed around their house.