Free sandbags in Bossier Parish, LA
Where to get sandbags, how to get official alerts, and how to check your own address before the next storm.
Where to get free sandbags in Bossier Parish, LA
Bossier Parish offers sandbags to residents from storage containers during flood threats: Highway Department, 410 Mayfield, Benton (pickup 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.); Highway Department South Yard, Hwy 157 and Maeshack Road; East Central Bossier Fire District #1, 4494 Hwy 80, Haughton; Town of Haughton, 224 W. McKinley Ave.; Town of Plain Dealing, 205 W. Palmetto. For the satellite bins, call the number on the bin.
- Bossier Parish: sandbagsbossierparishla.gov
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Bossier Parish
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Bossier Parish, we email you right away with what to do. We also give you a heads-up a day ahead when NOAA forecasts severe storms or flash-flooding rain.
Want alerts for your exact street instead? Check your address and sign up there.
Flood maps for Bossier Parish
2,846 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 86 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Bossier Parish (FEMA data as of October 6, 2016), so you can see the exact zone at your front door in seconds. You'll also see wildfire, earthquake and other hazard layers for your address.
Get official emergency alerts
Bossier Parish's official alert system is Bossier Parish emergency alerts. It's free and sends warnings to your phone when a storm, fire or evacuation affects your area.
Before the storm: a quick checklist
- Pick up sandbags early. Supplies run out once a storm is in the forecast.
- Fill bags about halfway and lay them flat, overlapping like bricks, at doorways and the garage door.
- Clear gutters, downspouts and the storm drain in front of your house.
- Move valuables, papers and electronics off the floor.
- Take photos or a video of your rooms and belongings for insurance.
- Never walk or drive through floodwater. Turn around, don't drown.
Questions people ask
Where can I get free sandbags in Bossier Parish, LA?
Bossier Parish offers sandbags to residents from storage containers during flood threats: Highway Department, 410 Mayfield, Benton (pickup 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.); Highway Department South Yard, Hwy 157 and Maeshack Road; East Central Bossier Fire District #1, 4494 Hwy 80, Haughton; Town of Haughton, 224 W. McKinley Ave.; Town of Plain Dealing, 205 W. Palmetto. For the satellite bins, call the number on the bin.
How do I get emergency alerts in Bossier Parish, LA?
Sign up for Bossier Parish emergency alerts, which is free, and turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Bossier Parish, LA?
Enter your address at mystormplan.com/check to see your FEMA flood zone and other hazards for your exact property, free.
How many sandbags do I need?
A common rule of thumb is about 100 bags to build a wall 1 foot high and 20 feet long. Most homes use sandbags to steer water away from doorways and garage doors. Fill bags only about halfway so they lie flat and tight.
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