sandbags

The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a tropical system south of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico.

You must bring your own shovel.

In order to minimize interaction among members of the public in securing sandbags, the sites will be open to the public at all times and will be self-service.

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.

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) officials say they are meeting with state and local emergency personnel to plan for the storm as well as recovery efforts.

Several parishes throughout Acadiana have announced where residents can get sandbags.

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.

With Thursday's unexpected flash flooding and this weekend's impending rain headed for Acadiana, picking up available sandbags may be a wise decision.

The city of Scott has announced they are making sandbags available today for residents of Scott due to rising water and flooding potential throughout the area.

As St. Martin Parish prepares for rising waters due to heavy rains and flooding north of it, the sheriff's office announces extended sand bag distribution hours.

We will continue to post updates on sandbag locations, in and around Acadiana, as they become available.

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 eyes on the Gulf of Mexico, citizens in Acadiana are preparing for a possible storm and flooding.

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.

Several Acadiana towns are offering sandbags ahead of the forecasted heavy rains.

With more rain in the forecast for Sunday afternoon and into the evening hours, Lafayette City-Parish officials want you to know that sandbags are available if you need.

Here is the complete list of sandbag locations throughout Acadiana.