NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans city officials announced sandbag distribution locations for potential tropical weather.
City officials said they are closely monitoring Tropical Depression Two in the eastern Gulf. As a precaution, sandbags will be available for distribution at the following locations Monday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., or while supplies last:
Tropical Depression Two forms in the Gulf, heading to Louisiana
- District A Site:
- Conrad Park, 3400 Hamilton Street
- District B Site:
- YMCA Dryades, 2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
- District C Site:
- Morris FX (Behrman Stadium) front parking lot, 2529 General Meyer Ave.
- District D Sites:
- George Washington Carver High School, 2059 Carver Rams Way
- St. Raymond and St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, 2916 Paris Ave.
- District E Sites:
- Upper Room Bible Church, 8600 Lake Forest Blvd.
- Sanchez Multi-Service Center, 1616 Fats Domino Ave.
In addition, city officials urged residents to stay weather ready. They urged residents to clean their catch basins, avoid driving through flooded roadways, respect all barricades and road closures, monitor local weather updates and avoid travel…