Bossier Parish officials are urging residents to be prepared for potential flooding due to
the forecasted 3-4 inches of rainfall this week, especially tomorrow. To help mitigate
flood risks, sandbags are now available at various locations throughout the parish for
those in need.
Sandbag storage containers have been placed at the following locations:
Highway Department: 410 Mayfield, Benton, 318-965-3752
South Bossier Fire District #2: 1325 Robinson Rd, Elm Grove, (318) 987-2555
Haughton Fire District #1: 4494 Hwy 80, Haughton, 318-949-9440
Town of Plain Dealing: 205 W. Palmetto, Plain Dealing
Town of Haughton: 120 W. McKinley Ave, Haughton, 318-949-9401
For access to the satellite locations, call the phone numbers on the bins. Residents can
pick up sandbags at the Highway Department until 3:30 this evening and again at 7:30 in
the morning.
Stay tuned to local news for updates and take necessary precautions to ensure your safety.