The DeSoto Parish Police Jury has approved additional funding to continue storm debris removal efforts following Winter Storm Fern.

During its meeting this week, the Police Jury authorized expanded resources to accelerate cleanup operations across the parish. Beginning Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the parish’s contracted debris removal crews will begin working parish-wide to clear tree debris left behind by the winter storm.

Parish officials are reminding residents that debris must be placed near the roadside to be collected.

Neither the debris contractor nor Police Jury road crews are permitted to enter private property. Placing debris along the road will help speed up the collection process and allow crews to move efficiently throughout the parish.

Officials emphasized that this pickup is limited to tree debris only. Construction materials and regular household garbage will not be collected as part of this operation.

Between four and seven crews will be working across DeSoto Parish. Equipment will include trucks with buckets as well as large haul trucks to transport debris.

Parish Administrator Michael Norton thanked residents for their continued patience and cooperation as cleanup efforts move forward.