Leesville hurricane guide¶

Leesville is the parish seat of Vernon Parish. The city has its own police and fire departments, and its Public Works Department runs the water and sewer lines and picks up yard debris.

Official website: leesvillela.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Leesville Notify Me: Free city alerts by email or text, including the Emergency Alert and Water Boil Advisory lists. Sign up before a storm. Website.

County services that cover Leesville¶

Vernon Parish manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Leesville. The Vernon Parish guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office text alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Text your ZIP code to 888777 to get Sheriff's Office alerts about public safety threats, dangerous weather, and traffic. Website.
• Vernon Parish Emergency Preparedness page: The Police Jury's emergency page, with the emergency office's contact details and sandbag information. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• City of Leesville Public Works (water and sewer): Report water main breaks, sewer backups, and low water pressure. After hours, calls are answered by the 911 Dispatch center, which contacts the right crew. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 337-239-2995. Website.
• Natural debris pickup (Public Works): Public Works picks up limbs and leaves by hand. Stack them near the curb, bag small debris in clear bags, cut limbs under 4 feet and 50 pounds, and keep them apart from other trash. Phone: 337-239-2995. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.leesvillela.gov/
• https://www.leesvillela.gov/315/Police-Department
• https://www.leesvillela.gov/list.aspx
• https://www.leesvillela.gov/171/Public-Works