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SHREVEPORT, La. Winter storm conditions worsened today in Caddo Parish leaving more trouble behind for residents and city/parish leaders.
Deteriorating road conditions, property damage, shelters, and broken water mains are among the most pressing issues currently being addressed by officials responsible for local emergency and disaster response.
Law enforcement continues to respond to a large number of calls for medical emergencies, stranded motorists, and traffic accidents. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator, who serves as director of the Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said motorists should stay off the roadways for their own protection and to lessen demands on first responders.
Shreveport, Caddo Parish officials provide updates on storm-related issues Deborah Bayliss, Shreveport Times
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If you currently are without water or have low water pressure, your situation will likely continue into Saturday, according to information shared during a Wednesday news conference with local officials.
Road conditions will also remain covered in snow and ice until it melts, as the city does not have salt or the equipment necessary to clear them.
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator, who serves as director of Caddo s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, joined City of Shreveport Mayor Adrian Pekins and Lyndon B. Johnson, president of Caddo Parish Commission to provide updates on everything that’s going on in the parish and the city as it relates to the impact of the back-to-back winter storms.
Caddo Parish making preparations for winter storm (Source: Semmie Buffin) By Daffney Dawson | February 14, 2021 at 4:11 PM CST - Updated February 15 at 6:46 AM
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Caddo Parish and Shreveport city officials held a meeting on Sunday, Feb. 14, to make preparations for the anticipated winter storm.
Participants in the meeting included Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator, who serves as director of Caddo’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins and Caddo Parish Administrator Dr. Woodrow Wilson.
The following procedures are in effect:
Shelters - Anyone in need of shelter in Caddo Parish should contact 211 for assistance.