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Storm Center Updates
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.
Click this link to see a recap of storm recovery efforts to date (PDF).
Press Releases
Alexandria, La. (September 24, 2020) — Debris collection crews will be making their final pass through the City of Alexandria next week to collect tree waste and other debris from Hurricane Laura. When collection efforts began, the schedule called for crews to make three passes to collect debris. The first two passes have been completed and the final pass is about to begin. “We have collected...
The City of Alexandria will continue to provide free sandbags for Alexandria residents Tuesday at the self-serve locations at Johnny Downs, Bringhurst Field, Frank O Hunter Park, Cheatham Park and the 911 Alert Center in Martin Park. Elderly and infirm residents may get pre-filled bags at the Consolidated City Compound at 2021 Industrial Park Road from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday, weather...
Alexandria, La. (September 20, 2020) — Workers with the City of Alexandria continue preparations for anticipated heavy rains next week associated with Tropical Storm Beta. National Weather Service forecasts indicate Alexandria could get eight or more inches of rain over the course of the week. Prescott Road will be closed between Mohon and Plantation starting at 9 a.m. Monday to allow for...
Related Links
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/
State of Louisiana Hurricane Laura Updates https://hurricanelaura.la.gov/
Residents can register for DSNAP benefits now in the event the benefits are approved. http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/360
DSNAP flyer (PDF)
Hurricane Preparation Tips (PDF)
COVID-19 City of Alexandria Reponse
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