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Monday, Nov 25, 2024 - 3:31 pm
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at the Westgate Shopping Center. At approximately 12:32 PM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 223 MacArthur Drive in response to smoke emitting from a vacant suite in the Westgate Shopping Center. Firefighters arrived within three minutes. Upon arrival, they discovered severe fire conditions in three suites at the location. Employees and customers were evacuated from one business, while the other businesses continued their normaloperations. There were no injuries. AFD dispatched four engine companies, an aerial...
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 - 12:24 pm
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a fire at Bolton Academy (Bolton High School). At approximately 9:06 AM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 2101 Vance Avenue in response to a fire in a classroom. Firefighters arrived within two minutes; upon arrival, they discovered that an electronic device was burning. The fire was extinguished and the device was removed from the school. School officials evacuated the students from the building at the time of the incident. There were no injuries or damage to the school building. AFD dispatched three engine companies, an aerial...
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 - 5:34 pm
Alexandria, Louisiana – Remember: this is a very significant weather event. When the volume of rain falls faster on hard surfaces that can be diverted away from or off of that surface, then water will collect and even rise until the rate of the rain drops. Places that have flooded in past significant rain events will see similar issues. We are monitoring and ensuring all pumps are in order. We started monitoring prior to today in anticipation of this weather event....
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 - 1:56 pm
Industrial StreetWater tests cleanAlexandria, La. (October 22, 2024)The boil advisory issued Friday, October 18, 2024 for IndustrialStreet area is now lifted. Repairs to a 6 inch water main made by COA personnel resulted in theneed for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results ofthe tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf.The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residentslocated in the area described below:All the properties along Elliott Street (Please see attached...
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 - 11:16 am
Elliott StreetWater tests cleanAlexandria, La. (October 22, 2024)The boil advisory issued Friday, October 18, 2024 for Elliott Street area is now lifted. Repairs to a 6 inch water main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results ofthe tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residentslocated in the area described below:All the properties along Elliott Street (Please see attached detail...
Friday, Sep 27, 2024 - 1:45 pm
Elliott StreetWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (September 27, 2024)—The boil advisory issued Thursday, September 26, 2024 for Elliott Street area is now lifted. Repairs to a 6 inch water main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Elliott Street (Please see...
Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 - 4:11 pm
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR Elliott Street Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to a 6-inch water main on Plantation Drive has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent Water Operations. Because water pressure was lost during the repair process,the water in the affected area may have been compromised. As a precaution, the Alexandria Water Department is issuing a boil advisoryeffective immediately. This boil advisory is to remain in effect until otherwise noted.The boil water advisory is issued for customers located in the area described...
Thursday, Sep 12, 2024 - 10:41 am
Plantation DriveWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (September 12, 2024)—The boil advisory issued Wednesday, September 11, 2024 for Plantation Drive area is now lifted. Repairs to a 6 inch water main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Plantation Drive (Please...
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024 - 10:47 am
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR Plantation Drive Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to a 6-inch water main on Plantation Drive has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent Water Operations. Because water pressure was lost during the repair process, the water in the affected area may have been compromised. As a precaution, the Alexandria Water Department is issuing a boil advisory effective immediately. This boil advisory is to remain in effect until otherwise noted. The boil water advisory is issued for customers located in the area...
Thursday, Aug 29, 2024 - 1:26 pm
Suthy StreetWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (August 29, 2024)—The boil advisory issued Wednesday, August 29, 2024 for Suthy Street area is now lifted. Repairs to a 2 inch water main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Suthy Street (Please see attached detail...