In light of the recent severe storms that have affected various areas of DeSoto Parish, a need for action has become top priority among various local and state agencies. The DeSoto Parish Police Jury, in partnership with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office and Parish Emergency Management Advisory Committee (PEMAC), will begin advertisement for contracts of debris removal beginning June 20.

July 1 will be the targeted date to award the debris removal contract and a CEA with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). The DeSoto Parish Police Jury is currently working in coordination with each town/city government leadership to put together a comprehensive list of effected areas currently in need of debris removal.

This cleanup process will likely begin the week following the July 4 holiday and last about 10 days. Residents in need of debris removal should consider these two important factors prior to that time: First, the debris must be related to the recent severe storms. No other junk, trash or unrelated materials will be picked up. Second, debris cannot and therefore will not be removed from private property. Residents will need to move all debris into the right-of-ways (or near ditches at edge of property) nearest to their property in order for it to be removed. 

There is no need for residents to make contact with anyone to assure debris in their area is removed. This post is for informational purposes only to assure the public that a plan of action is in place.