Where to find sandbags in Acadiana
As heavy rainfall is expected to hit Acadiana beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing through the weekend, several parishes throughout Acadiana have announced where residents can get sandbags:
ACADIA
- Crowley
Public Works Building
Starting Wednesday, July 10 at 8 a.m.
6 bags/driver's license will be given out
IBERIA
- B.O.M. Fire Station
Grand Marais Fire Station
Coteau Fire Station
Rynella Fire Station
Delcambre (church St./South Saint Peter St.)
Loreauville Park
Lydia Fire Station
Jeanerette City Barn
Jeanerette (Church St./Bourgeois Dr. - behind fire station)
Shovels will not be provided and residents should be prepared to fill their own sandbags.
ST. MARTIN
- Ruth Bridge-1035 Ruth Bridge Hwy.,
- Cecilia Park (Paul Angelle Park)-2458 Cecilia Sr. H.S. Hwy.
- South Barn-1011 Capritto 40 Arpent Road
Wednesday-3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday-9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., & Friday-9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Lower St. Martin
- Behind the car wash at the corner of Stephensville Road and Hwy. 70
Wednesday-3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday-9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., & Friday-9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Henderson
- Henderson Park-1007 Amy Street
Wednesday-3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday-7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., & Friday-7:00 a.m.-till
Breaux Bridge
- Public Works Annex-Old DOTD Site on W. Refinery off of Berard Street
Wednesday-1:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday-7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., & Friday-7:00 a.m.-till
St. Martinville
City Barn-600 W. Bridge Street
Old Wal-Mart Parking Lot-2310 North Main Street
Wednesday-12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday-7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., & Friday-7:00 a.m.-till
For anyone needing further information, please contact the St. Martin Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness by calling (337) 394-2808.
ST. MARY
- Public Works Building on Hwy. 182 in Garden City
Public Works Building in Bayou Vista
Starting on Wednesday, July 10 at 11 a.m.