January 17, 2025

Two Warming Shelters to Open in Washington Parish

The Washington Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has announced that two Warming Shelters will be open in Washington Parish

1. WP Volunteer Fire District #1

39618 Hwy 10

Franklinton LA 70438

Chief Wyman 985-415-7693

Monday, Jan 20 - Thurs, Jan 23

Open at 7pm nightly.  If no one arrives by 7pm, the warming center will close and not re-open till 8am the next morning

2. Poplas Quarters Recreation Center 

1 J J Piper Street

Bogalusa LA 70427

Larry Brown

985-750-5368

Saturday, Jan 18 - Thurs, Jan 23  24/7

Citizens are encouraged to work with their family, friends and neighbors before using theses warming centers.    Citizens should bring anything they need including food, clothing, bedding and medicine. No contraband or weapons will be allowed and will be confiscated before entering.

Road closures can be found at 511la.org

Additional community information and resources can be obtained by calling 211. 

Specific area forecast can be found at weather.gov/forecastpoints/

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