EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH IS RED STICK READY FOR TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE

Baton Rouge, LA - September 9, 2024 - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and all City-Parish officials are in constant contact with the National Weather Service, along with local and state officials as preparations are made for the incoming Tropical Storm Francine.

Mayor-President Broome wants all residents to begin making preparations and stay updated with the latest information. "This storm is expected to bring threats of heavy rain, gusty to damaging winds, and possibly a few tornadoes. I want to encourage everyone to make preparations now, ensure you have a disaster supply kit ready, make a plan with all members of your household, and use the Buddy System to ensure your neighbors and friends are Red Stick Ready as well."

City-Parish officials are actively clearing storm basins, replenishing sand locations, and stand ready to respond to our community. Officials have pre-positioned sand and sandbags at 8 locations across the parish. *Residents should bring their own shovels to fill the sandbags.

• BREC Airline Highway Fairgrounds - 16072 Airline Highway
• BREC Alsen Park - 601 Old Rafe Mayer Road
• BREC Cadillac Street - 6117 Cadillac Street
• BREC Doyles Bayou Park - 7801 Port Hudson-Pride Road
• BREC Flannery Road Park - 801 S. Flannery Road
• BREC Hartley-Vey at Gardere Park - 1702 Gardere Lane
• BREC Lovett Road Park - 13443 Lovett Road
• BREC Memorial Stadium - 1702 Foss Street

To view the complete list and find the sand location near you visit: https://gis.brla.gov/emergency.

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