Free sandbags in St. Tammany 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. Tammany Parish, LA
St. Tammany Parish opens self-service sandbag sites shortly before storms (July 2026 notice) and posts them in its news section. Sites used: Airport Road Public Works Barn, 34783 Grantham College Dr., Slidell; Keller Barn, 63131 Fish Hatchery Rd., Lacombe; Parish Government Complex, 21410 Koop Dr., Mandeville; plus the Fairgrounds in Covington and Fritchie Barn, Pearl River. Bring your own shovel; for help filling bags call 985-898-2557.
- St. Tammany Parish: sandbag locationsstpgov.org
- St. Tammany Parish: emergency preparednessstpgov.org
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for St. Tammany Parish
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for St. Tammany 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.
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Is your home in a flood or fire zone?
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Get official emergency alerts
St. Tammany Parish's official alert system is St. Tammany Alert Telecommunications (STAT). 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. Tammany Parish, LA?
St. Tammany Parish opens self-service sandbag sites shortly before storms (July 2026 notice) and posts them in its news section. Sites used: Airport Road Public Works Barn, 34783 Grantham College Dr., Slidell; Keller Barn, 63131 Fish Hatchery Rd., Lacombe; Parish Government Complex, 21410 Koop Dr., Mandeville; plus the Fairgrounds in Covington and Fritchie Barn, Pearl River. Bring your own shovel; for help filling bags call 985-898-2557.
How do I get emergency alerts in St. Tammany Parish, LA?
Sign up for St. Tammany Alert Telecommunications (STAT), 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. Tammany 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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