Free sandbags in Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish, LA
In September 2024, Vermilion Parish's Office of Emergency Preparedness listed sandbag pickup at Abbeville (1811 Godchaux St), Kaplan (412 S Herpin St), Erath, Gueydan, Delcambre and Maurice, and for residents outside city limits at the LSU AgCenter, 105 W Port St. Bring a valid ID; some sites are self-bagging, so bring a shovel. Sites open when storms threaten; check with the parish.
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Vermilion Parish
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish
1,215 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 44 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Vermilion Parish (FEMA data as of January 19, 2011), 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
Vermilion Parish's official alert system is Vermilion Parish alerts (text VERMILION to 77295). 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 Vermilion Parish, LA?
In September 2024, Vermilion Parish's Office of Emergency Preparedness listed sandbag pickup at Abbeville (1811 Godchaux St), Kaplan (412 S Herpin St), Erath, Gueydan, Delcambre and Maurice, and for residents outside city limits at the LSU AgCenter, 105 W Port St. Bring a valid ID; some sites are self-bagging, so bring a shovel. Sites open when storms threaten; check with the parish.
How do I get emergency alerts in Vermilion Parish, LA?
Sign up for Vermilion Parish alerts (text VERMILION to 77295), 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 Vermilion 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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