Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center are monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. This system has a chance in developing into a major storm and could possibly affect the Acadiana area. As right now, the chance is small but still it is important to be prepared.

Sand bags are available. Here is a list from KLFY.

Lafayette City and Parish locations:
North District site at 400 Dugas Road (located off North University Avenue)
Foster Park at 399 2nd Street in Youngsville — Limit sandbags to four bags per exterior door, and a maximum of 20 bags per household
Scott Public Works Building at 118 Lions Club Rd. — Self-bagging station, bring your own shovel.

Broussard locations:
City Hall, 310 E. Main Street (behind City Hall)
Deer Meadow Subdivision (corner of Deer Meadow Boulevard and Myette Point Street)
Broadview Drive (by Broussard Community Center) Self-bagging, bring shovel and manpower. Sandbag stations are open until the threat of heavy rain has passed.

Carencro locations:
Community Center, 5115 N. University Avenue (behind the Community Center) Self-bagging, bring shovel and manpower.

Duson locations:
Duson Park at South A Street Self-bagging, bring shovel and manpower.

Youngsville locations:
Foster Park at 399 2nd Street in Youngsville. Assistance available for the elderly and people with disabilities.

Source: KLFY