Washington Parish is under a Winter Storm Watch from Sunday midnight through Sunday 6pm and Extreme Cold Watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
Beginning Sunday, January 25, 2026, through Wednesday, January 28, 2025, citizens can utilize the following warming centers starting at 5:00P.M, Sunday. Once checked in, citizens must stay overnight.
- Washington Parish Fire District #2, 39618 Hwy 10, Franklinton LA 70438. Chief Wyman, 985-415-7693
- Poplas Quarters Community Center, 1 J J Piper St, Bogalusa LA 70427. Larry Brown, 985-750-5368
- Washington Parish Fire District #9, 36023 Hwy 1055, Mt. Hermon, LA 70450/ 985-877-5029 or 985-335-6533 24/7.
You must call before arrival
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. A limited amount of snacks will be provided. 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 found by dialing 211 or text your zip code to 898-211.
Parish President Seal strongly urges citizens to take the following precautions:
- Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
- To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
- Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
- Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
- Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
- Ensure portable heaters are used correctly.
- Use approved indoor heaters on level surfaces, keep 3 feet from combustibles, and keep an extinguisher near fireplaces.
- Do not use generators or grills inside.
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