Press Releases
Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 - 1:24 pm
Benjamin Street Boil Advisory LiftedWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (January 30, 2023)—The boil advisory issued Monday, January 29, 2023, for Benjamin Street 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 Assistant Water Superintendent Luis Saucier. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Benjamin Street (Please see...
Monday, Jan 29, 2024 - 4:17 pm
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR Benjamin Street Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to a 6-inch water main on BENJAMIN STREET has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Luis Saucier, Assistant Superintendent of Water Department. 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...
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 - 4:50 pm
All City Offices and Facilities Will Be OPEN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Alexandria, La. (January 16, 2024) — All City offices and facilities will be open tomorrow (Wednesday, January 17, 2024); ATRANS bus service will operate its normal schedules and routes tomorrow as well. Utility disconnects for past due accounts remain suspended until Thursday morning. Tuesday night is forecast to be the coldest night of this Winter Weather Event with low temperatures near 14 degrees. As a result, unprotected water pipes are still at risk for freezing and bursting. Residents are encouraged to prepare...
Monday, Jan 15, 2024 - 3:57 pm
Local Travel is Hazardous Due to Freezing Rain and SleetAll City Offices and Facilities Will Be CLOSED Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Alexandria, La. (January 15, 2024) — The freezing rain and sleet which moved into the area this afternoon has quickly made travel on local roadways, especially elevated roads and bridges, extremely hazardous with some State Routes such as I-49 and the Jackson St. Bridge already being closed. Residents are advised to stay off roads until conditions improve, possibly late in the day tomorrow. All City offices and facilities will be closed tomorrow; ATRANS bus...
Sunday, Jan 14, 2024 - 8:00 pm
City of Alexandria and Alexandria Utility System Crews Prepare forFreezing Temperatures and Potential Frozen Precipitation Tonight and Monday Alexandria, La. (January 14, 2024) —City of Alexandria and Alexandria Utility System crews from all departments have completed initial preparations for the Winter Weather Event forecast to begin overnight tonight into the day on Monday. Based on current forecasts, the greatest risks appear to be extreme cold for about 48 hours beginning overnight Sunday as well as some frozen precipitation off and on for the next 24 hours. As a result, unprotected...
Sunday, Jan 14, 2024 - 7:38 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Alexandria MLK parade has been cancelled due to weather.The City-wide Interdenominational Revival Committee, organizers of the MLK Day parade, have cancelled the annual parade due to the forecast of extreme cold and the possibility of wintry precipitation. The event is not anticipated to be rescheduled. The Committee will proceed with the annual Prayer Breakfast at 6:30 AM and the Noon Day Service, both of which will be held at the Alexandria Convention Hall.
Friday, Jan 12, 2024 - 11:47 am
Alexandria Utility System Prepares for Predicted Winter Weather Event Early Next Week Alexandria, La. (January 12, 2024) —Alexandria Utility System crews from all departments are preparing for the Winter Weather Event forecast for early next week. Based on current forecasts, the greatest risk appears to be extreme cold for about 48 hours beginning mid-day Monday. As a result, unprotected water pipes are subject to freezing and bursting overnight Monday and Tuesday nights. Residents are encouraged to prepare now with these simple steps: Check sprinkler or irrigation systems now. Make sure...
Monday, Jan 8, 2024 - 11:30 am
FOR IMMEDIATE STAFF USE AND DISTRIBUTION January 7, 2024Office of the Alexandria MayorAlexandria, Louisiana BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR DETROIT AVENUE Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to a 6-inch water main on DETROIT AVE has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Luis Saucier, Assistant Superintendent of Water Department. 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...
Monday, Jan 8, 2024 - 10:59 am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 7, 2024 Olcutt Street Boil Advisory LiftedWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (January 7, 2024)—The boil advisory issued Saturday, January 6, 2024 for Olcutt Street 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 Assistant Water Superintendent Luis Saucier. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties...
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023 - 1:38 pm
Overton Street Boil Advisory LiftedWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (December 12, 2023)—The boil advisory issued Monday, December 11,2023 for Overton Street is now lifted. Repairs to an 8 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 Assistant Water Superintendent Luis Saucier. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Overton Street. (Please see...