Sandbags available in St. Landry Parish this afternoon

Scott Yoshonis

May 13, 2024 at 12:26 PM·1 min read

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — St. Landry Parish residents who wish to shore up flood areas to prepare for heavy rains possible today can pick up free sandbags in Opelousas this afternoon.

Parish officials said sandbags will be available for pickup at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas today between 1-7 p.m.. with a limit of 10 sandbags per person.

Anyone unable to come out for sandbags can contact St. Landry Parish Government for assistance at (337) 948-3688.

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