Free sandbags in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish, LA
When storms threaten, St. Bernard Parish Government opens free self-service sand sites: Government Complex, 8201 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette; St. Bernard Port, 100 Port Blvd, Chalmette; Meraux Fair Grounds OTB, 4242 E. Judge Perez Dr., Meraux; Fire Station #10, 3901 Bayou Rd, Verret (July 2026, open 24/7). Fill and load your own bags; July 2025 limit was 12 per household.
- St. Bernard Parish Government: sandbagsfacebook.com
- WDSU, reporting St. Bernard Parish (July 2026)wdsu.com
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for St. Bernard Parish
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish
11,155 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 82 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for St. Bernard Parish (FEMA data as of December 21, 2017), 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
St. Bernard Parish's official alert system is St. Bernard Parish alerts (Everbridge). 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 St. Bernard Parish, LA?
When storms threaten, St. Bernard Parish Government opens free self-service sand sites: Government Complex, 8201 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette; St. Bernard Port, 100 Port Blvd, Chalmette; Meraux Fair Grounds OTB, 4242 E. Judge Perez Dr., Meraux; Fire Station #10, 3901 Bayou Rd, Verret (July 2026, open 24/7). Fill and load your own bags; July 2025 limit was 12 per household.
How do I get emergency alerts in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
Sign up for St. Bernard Parish alerts (Everbridge), 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 St. Bernard 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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