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Sandbags Sites to Open at 1:00 p.m.

In preparation for possible heavy rainfall and tropical weather this weekend, Parish President Hotard will open sandbag locations today from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Self-Serve Locations:

Please bring a shovel.

• St. John Community Center – LaPlace

• Railroad Avenue Fire Station (near Riverside Academy) – Reserve

• Ezekiel Jackson Park – Garyville

• Juan Anthony Joseph Memorial Park – Edgard

• Wallace Fire Station

• Lucy Fire Station

• Pleasure Bend Fire Station

Pre-filled sandbags for elderly and disabled:

(Limit 10 pre-filled)

• 425 Captain G. Bourgeois, LaPlace

Parish Officials continue to closely monitor the Tropics and remain in contact with the National Weather Service for updates. Residents should review hurricane plans and stay informed by visiting sjbparish.gov, the Government Access Channel, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Text SJPWEATHER to 888-777 for updates.