NewsLocal NewsIn Your Parish

Actions

Sandbags available in Acadiana

Sandbags LCG.jpg
Posted at 1:14 PM, Jun 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-04 15:26:51-04

Below is a list of sandbag locations in Acadiana.

IBERIA PARISH

Iberia Parish Residents may go to the areas listed below for sand and sandbags in anticipation of a moderate flooding forecast. You must bring a shovel to fill your bags.

  • B.O.M Fire Station,
  • Grand Marais Fire Station,
  • Coteau Fire Station,
  • Delcambre,
  • Loreauville City Park,
  • Lydia Fire Station,
  • Jeanerette Fire Department
  • Rynella Fire Department

Anyone with questions or need additional information can contact the Iberia Parish Government Public Works Department at 337-364-8474.

LAFAYETTE PARISH

With rain expected over the next several days, there is a possibility of isolated flooding. Please remind residents that sandbags are available. Also, with hurricane season underway, Lafayette Consolidated Government encourages residents to consider having sandbags on hand while demand is low.

Lafayette City and Parish Sandbag Locations

  • North District site at 400 Dugas Road (located off North University Avenue)
  • Foster Park at 399 2nd Street in Youngsville

Self-bagging, bring shovel and manpower
Bags Per Household

  • Please limit sandbags to four bags per exterior door.
  • Maximum of 20 sandbags per household.

Municipality Sandbag Locations

Broussard

  • City Hall, 310 E. Main Street (behind City Hall)
  • Deer Meadow Subdivision (corner of Deer Meadow Boulevard and Myette Point Street)
  • Broadview Drive (by Broussard Community Center)

Self-bagging, bring shovel and manpower. Sandbag stations are open until the threat of heavy rain has passed.
Carencro

  • Community Center, 5115 N. University Avenue (behind the Community Center)

Self-bagging, bring shovel and manpower.
Duson

  • Duson Park at South A Street

Self-bagging, bring shovel and manpower.
Youngsville

  • Foster Park at 399 2nd Street in Youngsville

Self-bagging, bring shovel and manpower.

------------------------------------------------------------
Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere.

To reach the newsroom or report a typo/correction, click HERE.

Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Breaking News, Evening News Headlines, Latest COVID-19 Headlines, Morning News Headlines, Special Offers

Follow us on Twitter

Like us on Facebook

Follow us on Instagram

Subscribe to our Youtube channel