Acadia Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

♻️ ACADIA PARISH HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY 2026 ♻️
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Rice Arena, 159 Cherokee Drive, Crowley, LA

Help keep Acadia Parish clean and safe by properly disposing of eligible household hazardous waste! 💚

✅ ACCEPTED ITEMS
-Electronics
-Automotive products: used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, fuel, car batteries, and tires WITHOUT rims
-Propane cylinders: 16 oz. camping cylinders accepted; call with questions about larger sizes
-Paints, thinners, solvents, and cleaners
-Pesticides, fertilizers, and w**d killers
-Pool chemicals, glue, and household cleaning products
-Mercury thermometers and fluorescent bulbs

❌ ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
-Radioactive waste, including smoke detectors
-PCB oil and light ballasts
-Dioxin-containing waste
-Explosives, gunpowder, and blasting caps
-Prescription drugs listed under DEA-controlled categories
-Biohazardous medical waste
-Regular household garbage or municipal trash
-Tractor tires
-Airplane tires

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS
🛢️ No liquid containers larger than 5 gallons.
🪪 Bring a valid photo ID showing your Acadia Parish address.

📞 IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE — CHECK BEFORE YOU BRING IT!
If an item is not specifically listed as accepted, contact the Acadia Parish Landfill BEFORE bringing it to the event to verify whether it can be accepted.

⚠️ Items not approved for collection will be refused, and you will be required to take them back with you. Please call ahead to confirm acceptance and avoid unnecessary trips or delays.

📲 Please SHARE this post to help spread the word!

🌎 Let's work together to keep Acadia Parish clean and safe! ♻️

10/19/2026

As we kick off National School Bus Safety Week, parents — remind your kids to always:

🟡 Look left-right-left before crossing the street.
🟡 Stay at least 5 giant steps away from the curb.
🟡 Before boarding, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.

10/16/2026

Happy ER Nurses Week! 🩺

From everyday emergencies to disasters, nurses are a big part of keeping our community safe and prepared. Acadia Parish OHSEP sends a special THANK YOU to the ER nurses at Acadia St Landry Hospital & Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, and all emergency nurses caring for our communities.

We’re also proud to recognize our very own Police Jury President, Beau Petitjean, who serves as an emergency room registered nurse!

Thank you for caring for our families and helping keep our communities ready, safe, and strong!

10/16/2026

🔥 BURN BAN – ACADIA PARISH 🔥

Beau Petitjean, Police Jury President, has issued a burn ban due to ongoing dry conditions affecting Acadia Parish and surrounding areas.

🌬️ FIRE WEATHER UPDATE – NWS LAKE CHARLES
-Dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds increase fire danger.
-Fires can spread rapidly under these conditions.
-Avoid activities that could create sparks and start a fire.

🚫 NO outdoor burning of trash, leaves, or debris.
✅ BBQ SAFETY: BBQs are allowed only if done safely. Never leave them unattended, and make sure fires are completely extinguished with water when finished.
⚠️ Fire danger remains high. Following the burn ban helps protect our homes, property, land, and the firefighters who serve our community.

🚒 The burn ban remains in effect until further notice and will be lifted when conditions improve.

👨‍🚒 Questions or need more information? Contact your district fire chief.

📢 Updates will be shared as conditions change.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to keeping Acadia Parish safe! 🔥

🌦️ NWS Lake Charles: https://www.weather.gov/lch/fire

🔥 Track Louisiana burn bans: https://www.ldaf.la.gov/land/fire/

10/13/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – ACADIA PARISH 🚧

📍 Faulk Road – Crowley, Louisiana

Please be advised that Faulk Road will be closed on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM between Leger Road and Atkinson Road for culvert replacement work.

⚠️ LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY ⚠️

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes when possible, and allow extra travel time.

Please share this information to help notify residents and motorists who may be affected.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

10/10/2026

🚨 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Tabletop Exercise

Acadia Parish OHSEP would like to thank all local and state agencies, first responders, healthcare organizations, and community partners who dedicated part of their Saturday to participating in our Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Tabletop Exercise.

A special thank you to FETA and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office for sharing their expertise and assisting with the organization and facilitation of the exercise. We would also like to thank Acadia Parish Police Jury President Beau Petitjean for taking the time to prepare lunch for everyone!

Exercises like these provide valuable opportunities for our response partners to work through realistic scenarios, strengthen communication, and identify areas for improvement before an actual emergency occurs.

Thank you to all participating agencies and organizations:

LERN • Crowley Fire Department • Iota Fire Department • Ritchie Fire Department • Rayne Police Department • Rayne City Marshal’s Office • LDH/OPH • Acadian Ambulance • Med Express • Ochsner Health • Disability Access Solutions • Church Point Fire Department • DS Bus • Acadia Parish School Board • Branch Fire Department • Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office • Acadia Parish 911 Communications/Dispatch • GOHSEP • Rayne Fire Department • Our Lady of Lourdes • FETA • Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office

Preparedness doesn’t begin when an emergency happens. It begins with the relationships, planning, and training we build beforehand.

We appreciate everyone’s participation and continued commitment to keeping Acadia Parish safe and prepared!

09/30/2026

Make a difference in Acadia Parish - Join APSO!

-Competitive salaries
-Annual vacation leave | Sick leave
-Pension Retirement Plan + match
-Gym reimbursements
-Great Health Benefits
(ZERO for employees monthly health/dental premium)
-FREE life insurance for employees

👏🏼Find our application on our mobile app, website, comment below or contact Kim Deville, HR Director via email at [email protected]