06/15/2026
UPDATE - June 17
Due to the reduced threat of heavy rainfall in the forecast for Calcasieu Parish, all Police Jury operated sandbag locations will close at noon today, June 17.
Parish officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and forecasts closely. Should conditions change, sandbag locations will be reopened as needed.
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring forecasts from the National Weather Service and local media outlets for the latest weather information.
For updates and emergency information, visit calcashout.com and follow the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on social media.
June 16: 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.
For more information visit calcasieu.gov/sandbags.