Sandbags available in St. Landry Parish this afternoon

Scott Yoshonis

May 16, 2024 at 2:35 PM

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 until 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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