(Lafayette, Louisiana) – The Lafayette Consolidated Government is monitoring the potential disturbance that will enter the Gulf this week, and now they are opening up various sandbag locations within the parish.
While meteorologists do not expect a storng hurricane to form in the Gulf, they are expecting this potential depression or tropical storm to drop several inches of rain along the Gulf Coast for several days.
Recognizing the potential for flash flooding in the region, sandbag locations have been made available for those who wish to protect their property from water. If you live in an area prone to flooding, it is recommended that you prepare by the end of this week…