ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — With flooding being a constant concern in many parts of St. Landry Parish, any time severe weather is predicted, Parish President Jesse Ballard says preparation and a proactive approach is always key, no matter how severe the storm predictions may be.
“It takes time, and it takes a lot of energy, and a lot of money to do this,” said Bellard.
Bellard says the parish spends nearly $2 million each year on drainage to clear roadside areas, canals and other drainage ways across the parish; making sure the debris is removed from the areas ahead of time before more debris comes in the next storm…