Bottled Water, MREs being distributed in Northeast Louisiana

Water and rations being distributed in West Monroe.
Water and rations being distributed in West Monroe.(Source: City of West Monroe)
Published: Aug. 28, 2020 at 9:36 AM CDT
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WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Emergency response teams are distributing water and emergency rations at multiple locations in Northeast Louisiana.

According to area officials, the supplies can be picked up at the following locations on Friday. Distribution started Friday morning.

There are roughly 239,000 outages remaining in Louisiana as of 9:00 a.m. Friday.

OUACHITA PARISH

  • Sterlington High School
  • Richwood High School
  • Glenwood Medical Mall

LINCOLN PARISH

In Ruston, Mayor Ronnie Walker posted that the national guard will distribute water and food at 165 Fairgrounds Rd., Ruston, LA at the North Louisiana Exhibition Center.

Meanwhile, the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s says they have a supply of tarps that will be distributed at their office (161 Road Camp Road) beginning at 10:00 AM. These are available to residents that may have suffered roof damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Laura.

JACKSON PARISH

WATER & MRE’s are available at the Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center 187 Industrial Drive Jonesboro, La 71251

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