St. Martinville – Beginning at 9:00 a.m.. today, Wednesday, July 16, St. Martin Parish will open multiple sandbag distribution sites in preparation for potential weather impacts from the low pressure system forecast to enter the Gulf of Mexico. Residents are advised to bring their own shovels and be ready to fill their own sandbags. Each vehicle will be limited to 25 sandbags, though typically only six bags are needed to secure a standard doorway.
Sandbags will be available at the following locations:
Ruth Barn – 1035 Ruth Bridge Hwy, Breaux Bridge.
South Barn – 1011 Capritto 40 Arpent Rd., St. Martinville.
Paul Angelle Park – 2458 Cecilia Senior High School Rd., Breaux Bridge.
Clayton Boudreaux Memorial Park – 1028 Catahoula Hwy, St. Martinville.
Coteau Holmes Park – 1860 Coteau Holmes Hwy, St. Martinville.
Doiron Memorial Park – 3257 Hwy 70, Morgan City.
The distribution schedule is Wed., July 16 from 9:00 a.m until 6:00 p.m.; and Thurs., July 17 and Fri., July 18 from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Residents needing assistance may contact the St. Martin Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness at (337) 3942808 or (337) 394-2800.
Stay informed and take precautions to protect your property and loved ones.
