St. Landry Parish Government preps for winter weather

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St. Landry Parish Government is making plans for its response efforts during the upcoming winter weather early next week.
Sandbags will be available in the barns behind the Yambilee Building, 1939 Landry Road, in Opelousas throughout the weekend for residents who need them. Bags have already been filled and stacked and are available for pickup now through Sunday night.
Parish President Jessie Bellard encourages all residents to stay off the roads during the weather event.
“With the winter weather, we can expect to see ice on the roads and possibly downed trees and branches,” Bellard said. “For everyone’s safety, it is best to stay off the roads, especially on Monday and Tuesday when the temperature is expected to drop below freezing, and there is a high possibility of frozen rain or snow.”
Bellard said public work crews and emergency management officials would be monitoring conditions through Tuesday.
If residents need to report frozen roads or downed branches, reach out to the Parish Government Emergency Operations Center at 337-948-3688.
Monitor the Parish’s Emergency Operation Center Facebook page for updates.