BOSSIER CITY, La. — Bossier Parish agencies are preparing for the upcoming winter season with updated response plans and coordinated efforts aimed at keeping roads safe and residents protected during potential snow, ice, and severe weather events.
The Bossier Parish Police Jury, along with municipal, state, and emergency management partners, held a Winter Weather Response Planning Meeting at the Bossier Parish Central Library to review readiness measures for the 2025–2026 season.
Officials discussed revisions to the parish’s Winter Weather Operations Plan, including new brine and salt application protocols modeled after Arkansas’s snow and ice response strategies. Agencies reported sufficient supplies of both materials and reviewed equipment updates to improve efficiency and coordination.
With I-20 construction expected to continue into March, participants emphasized the need for close collaboration to manage ramp closures and detour routes. Parish agencies reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development throughout the season.
“Keeping our residents safe and our roads open during winter weather takes teamwork,” said Police Jury President Glenn Benton. “Every agency, local, state, and parish, has a role to play. By working together, we can respond quickly and effectively, even in the face of the added challenges of construction and unpredictable weather.”
Ian Snellgrove, director of the Bossier Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, shared information from the National Weather Service indicating a weak La Niña pattern for the coming winter. The pattern is expected to bring milder and drier conditions to northwest Louisiana, though officials stressed the importance of remaining prepared for sudden cold-weather impacts.
The meeting also covered fuel supply readiness, drainage clearing ahead of heavy rain, and priority routes to hospitals and critical infrastructure.
A follow-up coordination meeting is planned for January, pending earlier action if significant weather develops.