St. Tammany Parish opens sandbag locations ahead of heavy rainfall

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — St. Tammany Parish government officials are monitoring the incoming storm approaching the Gulf with the potential to impact the area.

Due to the expected heavy rainfall, out of an abundance of caution, self-service sandbag locations were opened on Tuesday, July 15.

WGNO meteorologists are tracking the tropics and are monitoring Invest-93L. It’s currently sitting just east of the Florida peninsula and is expected to move into the Gulf this week. 

Residents are being advised to bring their own shovels to the following locations:

• Airport Road Public Works Barn (34783 Grantham College Drive, Slidell)
• Fritchie Public Works Barn (63119 LA-1090, Pearl River)
• Keller Public Works Barn (63131 Fish Hatchery Road, Lacombe)
• St. Tammany Parish Government Complex (21410 Koop Drive, Mandeville)
• Covington Public Works Barn (1305 N. Florida St., Covington)

Anyone needing assistance can call 985-898-2557.

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