Self Serve Sandbag Locations In Preparation For Upcoming Rain

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller
(985) 748-3211

AMITE—As forecasters continue to track the progress of the tropical weather system in the Gulf, Tangipahoa Parish Government will open self-serve sandbag locations at fire stations throughout the parish effective this Thursday, June 17.

Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said self-serve sandbag stations will be set up at the main fire station in each of the following communities: Natalbany, Loranger, Husser, Wilmer, Kentwood, and Independence. In addition, in the 8th Ward, sandbag stations will be set up at the fire station on LA 445 and at the new station on LA 22 east in Bedico. In Ponchatoula, the fire stations on LA 22 east and west of the city limits will have self-serve sandbag stations, as will the Hammond Baptist Fire Station.

Miller said residents will need to bring their own shovel to fill the sandbags at the self-serve sites.

“We encourage anyone who has had an issue with flash flooding or flooding following extended rain events to please come out and pick up sandbags,” Miller said.

The parish continues to monitor the low pressure system and will make a determination about opening pre-filled sandbag locations if needed.

Miller encouraged residents to stay tuned to local media and the TPG website,www.Tangipahoa.org, as well as the parish’s social media channels for weather-related updates.