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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury now has sand and bags available to residents free of charge at multiple Parish locations.
Sand and bags are available at the following locations:
• Former Old Tyme Variety Store location – 810 Ruth St., Sulphur.
• Public Works East – 5500-B Swift Plant Road, Lake Charles (access through the back gates located on James Sudduth Parkway).
• Ward 1 Barn – 461 Parish Road, Moss Bluff.
• Ward 2 Barn – 7085 LA 14 East, Hayes.
• Ward 3 Old Barn – 2302 Smith Road, Lake Charles.
• Ward 6 Barn – 1275 Plum St., DeQuincy.
• Iowa City Hall – 115 N. Thompson Ave., Iowa (baseball field).
• Ward 8 Barn – 1726 Parish Barn Road, Iowa.
• Ward 5 Barn – 129 Third St., Starks.
• Vinton Public Works Yard – 1320 Hampton St., Vinton.
A sandbag-filling machine will be available during daylight hours beginning June 16 at 7 a.m. at the following locations:
• Former Old Tyme Variety Store location – 810 Ruth St., Sulphur.
• Public Works East – 5500-B Swift Plant Road, Lake Charles (access through the back gates located on James Sudduth Parkway).
Parish staff will be on site during daylight hours beginning June 16 at 7 a.m. at all locations to monitor operations, maintain supplies, and help ensure public safety.
Residents should bring their own shovels and will be responsible for filling and loading their own sandbags.