Winter Storm Information

Update: 1/20

CPSO WINTER STORM UPDATE

Lake Charles, LA –

As the predicted winter storm approaches, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office wants to assure residents that we are prepared to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

“While winter weather like this is uncommon in SWLA, I want the parish to know we have taken proactive measures to ensure our deputies are equipped and ready to handle calls and emergencies during this possible historic weather event,” stated Sheriff Stitch Guillory. “We are strategically deploying patrol deputies throughout the parish, equipped with four-wheel drive vehicles, and supplementing extra deputies on the roads. We will also have numerous deputies on standby throughout the parish should the need for them arise. We encourage residents to prioritize their safety during this time. Please avoid unnecessary travel during this time and take the precautions to protect your homes and families from the cold weather.”

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will be closed for all non-essential offices on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, due to the inclement winter weather. The Sheriff Sale scheduled for Wednesday, January 22 has been canceled.

For non-emergency assistance, please contact CPSO at 491-3795, for emergencies please call 911. Residents can also stay informed by following us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), or by downloading the CPSO app. The app allows residents to receive emergency notifications and have direct access to important information. It is available for download in the App Store or Google Play by searching “Calcasieu Parish Sheriff, LA.”

Any media inquiries regarding CPSO’s operations during this event can be directed to kvincent@cpso.com.

"Officials across Calcasieu Parish are working together to prepare for the potential impacts of winter weather, including several nights of below-freezing temperatures," stated Sheriff Stitch Guillory. "It is important to remember, just like most weather events, this is a developing and changing situation. Make sure you stay tuned to local weather updates and updates from our Calcasieu officials. It is always better to be prepared for whatever conditions may come our way."

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office will be closed for all non-essential offices on Tuesday, January 21, due to the likeliness of inclement winter weather. You can follow the CPSO Facebook page for updates or download the CPSO smartphone app in the App Store or Google Play by searching “Calcasieu Parish Sheriff, LA”. The app allows you to receive emergency notifications as well as have direct access to important information.

Roadways: DOTD is monitoring the interstate and major roadways and has a treatment plan in place to ensure safety.

Road closures and detours can be found using the Louisiana Traveler Information System through several different methods, including the 511 phone system, www.511la.org, LA DOTD Twitter accounts, and the “Louisiana 511” smartphone application.

*Most importantly – stay off the roadways if weather conditions are unsafe.*

Warming Stations:

Water’s Edge - open at 5 pm Sunday, Jan. 19.

Sulphur Christian Community Coalition - open at 4 pm, Sunday Jan. 19

Salvation Army (males only)

Transportation: The City of Lake Charles will provide ONLY transportation to warming stations from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.

The following bus stop locations will be used for pickups:

McDonald’s on Ryan Street

Walmart on Ryan Street

Emerald Point at 5th Avenue

SWLA Center for Health Services on Opelousas Street

MLK Community Center on Simmons Street

Prater and Harless Street

Chateau du Lac

Mill and Goos streets

Abraham’s Tent on Fruge Street

McDonald’s on Broad Street

Salvation Army on Legion Street