Free sandbags in St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish, LA
When heavy rain threatens, St. John the Baptist Parish opens self-serve sandbag sites; bring a shovel. On July 20, 2026 they opened at noon at: St. John Community Center, LaPlace; Central Avenue Fire Station, Reserve; Ezekiel Jackson Park, Garyville; Juan Anthony Joseph Memorial Park, Edgard; and the Wallace, Lucy and Pleasure Bend fire stations. In September 2024 pre-filled bags (limit 10) were offered to elderly and disabled residents at 425 Captain G. Bourgeois, LaPlace.
- St. John Parish: sandbag sites (July 2026, Facebook)facebook.com
- St. John Parish: sandbag sites (Sept 2024)sjbparish.gov
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for St. John the Baptist Parish
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish
241 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 18 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for St. John the Baptist Parish (FEMA data as of November 4, 2010), 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. John the Baptist Parish's official alert system is St. John Parish alerts (Nixle). 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. John the Baptist Parish, LA?
When heavy rain threatens, St. John the Baptist Parish opens self-serve sandbag sites; bring a shovel. On July 20, 2026 they opened at noon at: St. John Community Center, LaPlace; Central Avenue Fire Station, Reserve; Ezekiel Jackson Park, Garyville; Juan Anthony Joseph Memorial Park, Edgard; and the Wallace, Lucy and Pleasure Bend fire stations. In September 2024 pre-filled bags (limit 10) were offered to elderly and disabled residents at 425 Captain G. Bourgeois, LaPlace.
How do I get emergency alerts in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA?
Sign up for St. John Parish alerts (Nixle), 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. John the Baptist 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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