Bossier Parish Sheriff Larry Deen and Bossier Parish Administrator Bill Altimus have issued an evacuation advisory for residents living in far south Bossier Parish due to rising flood water.  This advisory includes an area from Highway 157/154 south to the Loggy Bayou Bridge and east to the Red River.

            Residents in this area are advised and strongly recommended to leave their homes as soon as possible and move to higher ground

            Residents were advised of the evacuation advisory at approximately 11:45 a.m. today through the First Call automated telephone notification system.

            Persons in need of assistance in moving from the area can call the Bossier Office of Emergency Preparedness at 425-5351. The old Parkway High School on Panther Drive in Bossier City is open as Red Cross shelter and available to affected residents who will need a place to stay