Sandbag stations open in Monroe, West Monroe, Franklin Parish

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MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Sandbag locations are now open in the following locations.

West Monroe

In West Monroe, you can get sandbags at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center, as shown in the post below. A limited number of bags are available and it’s first-come, first-served. You are asked to bring your own shovel and gloves.

Monroe

In Monroe, The City of Monroe Public Works Department is urging community members to prepare for anticipated heavy rainfall in the next couple of days.

In a press release, the City of Monroe Public Works Department said residents should take steps to prevent flooding when they can. That includes making sure all debris is cleared from yards, ditches, curbsides, drainage gates and other areas. They added residents should make sure their ditches are mowed and litter-free so water can flow and drain properly.

The department said all sanitation crews are currently clearing ditches, curbs, and gutters and any assistance from residents will be appreciated.

Sandbagging stations will be open at 4 p.m. starting Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. The stations are self-serve. The department said Monroe residents are welcome to stop by the locations listed below to fill their own sandbags.

Sand, shovels and bags will be at the following locations:

Saul Adler Rec. Center - 3900 Westminister Ave.
Emily P. Rec. Center - 3504 Jackson St.
Marbles Rec. Center - 2950 Renwick St.
Harvey Benoit Rec. Center - 1700 Oaklawn Dr.

The City of Monroe Public Works Department said to limit each resident to 15 bags and leave shovels at the site.

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Franklin Parish

“Sheriff Cobb working in cooperation with the Franklin Parish Police Jury advises that filled sandbags will be available at the arena north of Winnsboro. This will be a limited number of bags and we will have assistance available to load bags in your vehicle.

“There is additional rain coming throughout the evening and in the coming days. Our crews will be at the arena from 5:00 pm until approximately 8:00 pm. As always, if you are in need of assistance contact the Sheriff’s Office at (318)435-4505 or in the case of emergency dial 911.”