Below is a list of sandbag locations in Acadiana:
IBERIA PARISH
Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard announces that, due to the potential of rain in the next several days, sand and sandbags 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.
CITY OF NEW IBERIA
Due to anticipated weather impacts in the next few days, the City of New Iberia will have sand and sandbags available to the public at the Acadian Ballpark (401 N Landry Drive) starting Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Please bring a shovel and prepare to fill your own sandbags. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (337) 369-2391.
LAFAYETTE PARISH
As rain bands begin today thru the weekend, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) reminds residents that sandbags are available in Lafayette Parish. All locations are self-bagging, and residents must bring their own shovels and manpower. Sandbag locations remain accessible 24 hours a day, but recommended usage is advised within daylight hours (currently between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.).
Sandbag Locations:
North District site at 400 Dugas Road (located off North University Avenue)
Picard Park, 130 Park Lane
Bags Per Household:
Please limit sandbags to four bags per exterior door.
Maximum of 20 sandbags per household permitted.
ST. LANDRY PARISH
In preparation for the severe weather expected in the area, St. Landry Parish Government will make sandbags available to residents on Thursday, May 21st, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Residents may pick up sandbags at the following location:
Yambilee Building
1939 W. Landry Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Sandbags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Residents are encouraged to arrive early and take the necessary precautions to help protect their homes and property from potential flooding. Parish President Jessie Bellard urges residents to remain weather aware and prepare ahead of the approaching system. Residents should continue to monitor official St. Landry Parish Government communication channels and local weather updates for the latest information on the approaching weather event. For more information, please contact St. Landry Parish Government at (337) 948-3688.
ST. MARTIN PARISH
Starting at 9 am Thursday, May 21, 2026, the sandbag distribution sites listed below will be activated. Please bring a shovel and be prepared to fill your own sandbags. There is a limit of 25 bags per vehicle. Normally, it takes only 6 bags to secure a door. Sandbags will be available at the following location:
- Ruth Barn – 1035 Ruth Bridge Highway, Breaux Bridge
- South Barn – 1011 Capritto 40 Arpent Road, St. Martinville
- Paul Angelle Park – 2458 Cecilia Senior High School Road, Breaux Bridge
- Clayton Boudreaux Memorial Park – 1028 Catahoula Highway, St. Martinville
- Coteau Holmes Park -1514 Coteau Holmes Hwy. St Martinville
Sandbags will be available:
- Thursday (05/21/26): 9 am till 6 pm
- Friday (05/22/26) : 6 am till 6 pm
Should assistance be needed, please contact the Parish’s Office of Emergency Preparedness at (337) 394-2808 or (337) 394-2800.
