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Storm Center Updates
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Residents are reminded they can report storm damage such as fallen trees in roadways, downed power lines and poles and other issues in the AlexConnects App. Residents may also call 318-441-6231 or (318) 473-1301. Please remember people should avoid downed lines as they may be energized. Residents are also encouraged to exercise caution while driving as crews and equipment are clearing debris and making repairs along many roads throughout the city.
Press Releases
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 1:43 pm
Alexandria, La. (May 19, 2021) — Alexandria residents may obtain free, pre-filled sandbags while supplies last from 3-6 p.m. today at the City Compound located at 2021 Industrial Park Road. There is a limit of 5 bags per vehicle. “With the extreme amount of rainfall we have seen in south Louisiana, we are concerned that the rain we receive locally will not be able to drain as quickly as normal,”...
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021 - 12:36 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 17, 2021) — The National Weather Service forecast indicates Alexandria could receive severe weather this afternoon. Based on this morning’s forecast, central Louisiana is at a moderate risk, which is a 4 out of 5 risk level based on the National Weather Service scale. Risks include thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph or more, large damaging hail and the possibility of...
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 - 8:32 am
Alexandria, La. (February 24, 2021) — The City Wide boil advisory issued Wednesday, February 17, 2021, is now lifted. Power has been restored to all COA wells and production facilities and system pressure has been restored to normal. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Utility Director Michael Marcotte.The Alexandria Water Department...
Related Links
Road conditions and closures from Louisiana DOTD: https://www.511la.org/
National Hurricane Center website: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide: https://gohsep.la.gov/PREPARE/EMERGENCY-PREPAREDNESS-GUIDE
Get A Gameplan Hurricane Page: https://www.getagameplan.org/disasters-and-emergencies/hurricanes/
Residents can register for DSNAP benefits now in the event the benefits are approved.http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/360
State of Louisiana Hurricane Laura Updates https://hurricanelaura.la.gov/
DSNAP flyer (PDF)
Hurricane Preparation Tips (PDF)
COVID-19 City of Alexandria Reponse
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