Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - High Water Vehicles Deployed in Calcasieu Parish Amid Toledo Bend Spillway Opening Flooding the Western Part of the Parish

In response to the open spillway gates at Toledo Bend Reservoir, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is vigilantly preparing for potential flooding in Calcasieu Parish. Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory has issued a statement emphasizing the proactive measures being taken to ensure the safety of residents in the affected areas.

Currently, areas such as Alligator Park Road, Bass Lake Road, Fountain Cemetery Road, Jimmy Doyle Road in Starks, as well as Wright Road and Steward Road in Vinton, are experiencing some degree of flooding. Residents are urged to remain alert and observant of the situation unfolding in their surroundings.

To address any emergency situations or provide assistance to those in need of evacuation, the Sheriff's Office has deployed high-water vehicles and boats strategically in the identified areas. Residents are encouraged to report any flood-related concerns promptly to ensure a swift and effective response from the authorities.

In the event of an emergency or if individuals find themselves in a situation requiring urgent assistance, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office can be contacted at (337) 491-3795. For immediate emergencies, dial 911 for prompt attention from emergency responders.

The Sheriff's Office will maintain continuous monitoring of the flooding situation and stands ready to address any flood-related calls promptly and efficiently.