Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert is asking citizens to stay off the roads.
The number of car accidents being reported is increasing. Most grocery stores and restaurants are closed, with the exception of a few gas station convenience stores. If you don’t need to be on the road, please stay home! This is not only for your safety but also for the safety of our first responders.
Roads are covered in ice and several inches of snow, and it looks like the snow will continue falling until this evening. With temperatures staying below freezing, the roads will remain icy and extremely hazardous.
If you don’t have a 4-wheel-drive vehicle, driving in these conditions will be incredibly dangerous. Now is not the time to drive around and sight see. Stay off the roads.
Let’s work together to keep everyone safe!
Dear Citizens,
Slidell is currently under a Winter Storm Warning, and we are anticipating significant impacts from this weather event. The forecast predicts 4 to 8 inches of snow on Tuesday, with temperatures dropping below freezing every night this week.
Hazardous road conditions are expected through Wednesday and possibly into Thursday. I urge all citizens to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. This is not only for your safety but also for the safety of our first responders.
While we are not currently anticipating widespread power outages or communication disruptions, I encourage everyone to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.
Follow the 4 P’s to stay safe during this winter storm:
  • Protect People: Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.
  • Protect Plants: Bring outdoor plants inside or cover them to protect them from freezing temperatures.
  • Protect Pets: Bring your pets indoors to keep them warm and safe.
  • Protect Pipes: Wrap any exposed pipes and let faucets drip overnight to prevent freezing and potential damage.
Our city crews and first responders are prepared to respond to this storm, but we need your cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety. Stay at home and off the roadways and keep informed by monitoring weather updates from trusted news sources.
Stay warm and stay safe, Slidell!
Sincerely,
Mayor Bill Borchert

Due to anticipated severe winter weather, all City of Slidell offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Essential personnel will remain on duty to address any emergencies. Residents experiencing issues with water or sewer services are advised to contact the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140.

Residents are advised to plan ahead and stay informed about weather conditions through reliable news sources.

Mayor Borchert strongly encourages everyone to stay indoors and off the roads during this unprecedented snow event to protect their safety and the safety of first responders.

UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from repairing a water main for the following address:

  • 700-701 Cleveland Avenue
  • 2544-2628 Fourth Street
  • 2538 Fifth Street
  • 2643 Third Street

Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html

UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from repairing a water main for the following address:

• 105 Tiger Drive

Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html

Now that Hurricane Francine has passed and citizens are cleaning their properties, it’s important to know how to separate your debris for curbside pickup.

Separate debris into different piles:

  • Household trash
  • Vegetative debris – DO NOT BAG!
  • Construction and demolition debris
  • Appliances and white goods
  • Electronics
  • Household hazardous wastes

Things to remember:

  • Keep debris out of the roadway and out of the line of sight for motorists.
  • Do not bag your vegetative debris. Put all leaves and branches in a pile at the curb.
  • Do not place debris in ditches because this could lead to flooding during rain, nor should it be placed on street corners because this could cause line-of-sight issues.
  • Do not mix non-storm-related yard waste or bulk trash with storm debris.

Please refer to the flyer for more information. If you have questions, call the City of Slidell’s Department of Engineering at (985) 646-4270 or email engineering@cityofslidell.org.

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Good morning, Slidell!
Last night, there were reports of street flooding and some fallen trees and limbs in the roadways. Palm Lake, Camellia Drive, Chamalé and Heritage Park areas still have standing water.
We don’t have any reports of any homes or businesses flooding.
CLECO reports that 9235 customers are without power in the Slidell area. We will give updates when we get them.
Please stay off the roads so that the linemen can start working on restoring power, city crews can remove debris, and first responders can move throughout the city.
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UPDATE (9/10/24, 2 p.m.): The self-serve sandbag depot will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and will reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 7 a.m.  to 12 p.m. 
In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, the City of Slidell will open a self-service sandbag depot on Tuesday, September 10, starting at 1 p.m. at the parking lot on the corner of Bayou Lane and Pennsylvania Avenue near Heritage Park.
 
St. Tammany Parish Government had also has self-service sandbag locations open at these following locations near Slidell:
• Airport Road Public Works Barn (34783 Grantham College Drive, Slidell)
• Fritchie Public Works Barn (63119 LA-1090, Pearl River)
 
“I want to assure our citizens that Team Slidell is ready for Francine,” said Mayor Cromer. “All of our pumping stations are working and will be monitored around the clock. City crews are cleaning out storm drains and catch basins and making sure that drainage around the city is clear.”
 
Citizens are encouraged to check their storm drains near their homes to make sure they are cleared of debris and to clear their yards of any items that could be blown around by heavy winds. 
 
Stay tuned for updates on the City of Slidell’s website at MySlidell.com More information can also be found on the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” Facebook page and on the “Slidell Police Department” Facebook page.

8/10/24, 9:50 AM UPDATE: The Boil Water Notice has been lifted.

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from repairing a water main for the following addresses:

• 1210-1701 Fremaux
• 1503-1593 Eastridge
• 1503-1593 Ridgecrest
• 302-368 Gwen

  • Gwen to Cousin on Possum Hollow

Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer met with other City and Parish officials and representatives from the Slidell Police Department, Fire District 1, Acadian Ambulance and CLECO. Here’s some notes from the meeting this morning.
Team Slidell is in recovery mode. City crews are clearing roads, assessing damaged buildings, drainage choke points, water wells and pump stations.
CLECO reports that they have 400 crews in the Slidell area. They are assessing and trying to restore power to the 30,000 still without power in St. Tammany. Citizens are encouraged to check the CLECO outage map at https://myaccount.cleco.com/Portal/#/PreOutages for updates.
The city’s water system never lost pressure. Water service inside the city limits remains safe to use and consume.
Fritchie Park (905 W. Howze Beach Road) will serve as a distribution center. IMPORTANT: enter Fritchie Park from Howze Beach Road.
• tarps are available now
• water should be available for distribution at 9 am
• hot meals will be available at 11:00 am
• ice should be available for distribution at noon
We will post videos and updates throughout the day so stay tuned. You can also find additional information located on the city’s website page located here: https://www.facebook.com/cityofslidell