For Immediate Release
OPELOUSAS, LA – Parish Receives State Assistance for Debris Pickup.
In lieu of the state not qualifying to receive FEMA assistance, Governor Jeff Landry is helping parishes that were hardest hit by the storm on April 10th.
During the storm, St. Landry was hit by two EF-1 Tornadoes in Port Barre and Washington.
St. Landry Parish Government has 10 days to pick up debris left over from the storm starting on Monday, April 29th.
Contractors and public works crews will be travelling throughout the parish to pick up debris such as leaves, branches, and tree limbs.
Debris must be on the side of the road and separate from any construction materials in order to be picked up. No mixed debris can be picked up.
During this 10 day period, contractors and public works crews will only make one pass throughout the parish for debris to be collected.
For more information, contact St. Landry Parish Public Works at (337) 407-0950.
