Sandbags

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.

If you stack your sandbags correctly, you have a much better chance of protecting your property during a flood.

You do need to bring your own shovel and bag the sand yourself.

With Acadiana under Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening, sandbags are being made available in several locations.

If you'd like to get a jump on your flood prevention plans here's where you can bag your own sandbags in Lafayette Parish.

Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard has announced the following sites are open. Residents will need to bring their own shovel and be prepared to fill their own sandbags.

With all of South Louisiana closely watching the tropical system in the Gulf Of Mexico this week, many of you are already preparing for flooding just in case. Sandbags are already being made available in many places around Acadiana. I just came across this video demonstrating a simple idea that could help you fill sandbags faster than ever.