WEATHER

More business, office closures announced for Thursday and Friday

From Staff Reports

A winter storm warning remains in effect through noon Thursday, the National Weather Service in Shreveport said.

However, there appears to be some relief coming for the area

The National Weather Service said there is a chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 8 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 15.  The chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.

On Thursday, there is a slight chance of freezing rain before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 14. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Caddo Parish Closures

All Parish of Caddo administrative offices and departments will be closed Thursday, February 18 and Friday, February 19, due to inclement weather conditions in the Parish.

The following Parish services will be impacted:

·      All Parish Government Plaza offices will be closed

·      Caddo Parish Courthouse parish offices will be closed

·      All Parish trash compactor sites will be closed

·      All Parish parks and nature sites will be closed

·      Caddo Parish Juvenile Court will be closed

·      Caddo Parish Animal Shelter will be closed; animal control officers will be on call to respond to emergencies; citizens may call (318)-226-6624.

In addition, the Caddo Parish Commission work session and regular session (originally scheduled for Thursday) have been rescheduled to Monday, February 22 for the work session, and Wednesday, February 24 for the regular session. Both will take place at 3:30 pm.

Willis-Knighton closures

Due to the weather and water conditions, Willis-Knighton Health System has canceled all non-emergency procedures, imaging services, and surgeries at its hospitals and clinics. Please refrain from visiting the hospital emergency department unless you have an immediate life-threatening condition.

Patients are asked to refrain from using the hospitals for minor conditions to free staff to handle patients with very serious conditions. Although local pharmacies are closed, the hospital pharmacies cannot fill prescriptions for walk-in patients.

The public is asked to limit phone calls to the hospitals because phone equipment damage and low staffing affect the ability to handle large call volumes. 

-- WK Fitness & Wellness Centers will be closed until Monday, Feb. 22.

-- WK Work Kare and WK Quick Care locations will remain closed Thursday, Feb. 18.

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SporTran closed Thursday and Friday

In response to severe winter weather and dangerous travel conditions in the Shreveport-Bossier area, all SporTran transit service will remain closed Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18 and Feb. 19. SporTran will make a determination about operations for Saturday and Sunday as information regarding road conditions becomes available.

The public may email info1@shreveportla.gov with any inquiries.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport clinics and retail pharmacies will remain closed on Thursday, Feb. 18. Outpatient appointments and COVID-19 vaccinations will be rescheduled, and patients will be contacted with a new appointment time. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport community COVID-19 testing is also cancelled.

Caddo Parish offices closed Thursday and Friday

All Parish of Caddo administrative offices and departments will be closed Thursday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 due to inclement weather conditions in the Parish.

The following parish services will be impacted:

All parish Government Plaza offices will be closed

Caddo Parish Courthouse parish offices will be closed

All parish trash compactor sites will be closed

All parish parks and nature sites will be closed

Caddo Parish Juvenile Court will be closed

Caddo Parish Animal Shelter will be closed; animal control officers will be on call to respond to emergencies; citizens may call (318)-226-6624.

In addition, the Caddo Parish Commission work session and regular session (originally scheduled for Thursday) have been rescheduled to Monday, February 22 for the work session, and Wednesday, February 24 for the regular session. Both will take place at 3:30pm.

City of Bossier closed Thursday and Friday

All City of Bossier City administrative offices, including those for City Council and City Court, will be closed, Thursday and Friday, February 18 and 19, due to the forecasted wintry weather. 

The entire Bossier City water system as of 5 a.m. February 17th is under a Boil Advisory.  This advisory includes all of the City of Bossier water service areas and all systems such as the Cypress Black Bayou Water System, the Town of Benton Water System, and the Country Place Water System.  

The City of Bossier City will provide additional information as it becomes available.

There will be no city trash pick-up service on Thursday, and all trash service will resume on Friday for the area that is normally scheduled for Friday service.  All other areas will resume regular service pickups on Monday, February 22nd.

The Bossier City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16th, has been rescheduled for 3 p.m. February 23, due to weather.

Shreve Memorial Library closures

As winter weather and extreme temperatures continue to affect the area, all Shreve Memorial Library branches will remain closed for the remainder of the week. Library branches may open as early as Monday, February 22, if weather permits and road conditions improve.

While the library branches are closed, patrons can still access Shreve Memorial Library’s e-branch and online resources, such as Overdrive, Hoopla, and Flipster. Shreve Memorial Library encourages all to take necessary precautions to remain safe during the impending winter weather event. For more information and updates from Shreve Memorial Library, please visit www.shreve-lib.org.

YMCA of Northwest Louisiana

Both branches will continue to be closed on Thursday.  

Shreveport City Court closures

Shreveport City Court, Shreveport City Clerk of Court, and the Shreveport City Marshal's Office will be closed Wednesday, February 17, and Thursday, February 18, due to inclement weather.  

CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier closures

In response to current weather conditions, CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System is extending some closures in a precautionary effort to keep our patients, Associates, physicians and facilities safe.

Elective procedures and surgeries are canceled through Friday. Surgical and all procedural services (Cath Lab, EP Lab, Endoscopy, Special Procedures, Obstetrics) are closed for non-emergent cases.

  • Both CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Emergency Rooms continue to operate 24/7:
  • CHRISTUS Highland ER
  • CHRISTUS Bossier ER
  • CHRISTUS Velocity Care locations: Closed through Wednesday 
  • Velocity Care-Youree Drive
  • Velocity Care- Airline Drive
  • CHRISTUS Physician Group: Closed through Wednesday 
  • CHRISTUS Primary Care Partners| 9220 Ellerbe Road
  • CHRISTUS Primary Care Shreveport| 9091 Ellerbe Road
  • CHRISTUS Primary Care Associates| 1460 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
  • CHRISTUS Pediatric Associates| 1549 East 70th Street
  • CHRISTUS Primary Care South Bossier| 1701 Jimmie Davis Highway
  • CHRISTUS Internal Medicine North Bossier| 2703 Beene Boulevard
  • CHRISTUS Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery| 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
  • CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Outpatient Services:
  • Ashley Ridge Imaging: Closed Monday - Friday
  • Advanced Diagnostics: Closed Monday – Friday
  • Bossier Cancer Treatment Clinic: Closed Monday - Friday
  • Bossier Mammography: Closed Monday - Friday
  • Bossier – MRI: Closed Monday - Friday
  • Breast Center: Closed Monday- Friday
  • Cancer Treatment Center: Closed Monday - Friday
  • Cardiopulmonary: EKG & PFT Closed Monday - Friday
  • Cardiac Rehab: Closed Monday - Friday
  • Diabetes Clinic / Diabetes Education: Closed Monday – Friday
  • Kids Clinic: Closed Monday - Friday
  • Neuro Therapy: Closed Monday - Friday
  • Therapy (OT/PT/Speech) Shreveport & Bossier: Closed Monday - Friday
  • PET Imaging: Closed Monday - Friday
  • Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center: Closed Monday - Friday
  • CHRISTUS Coushatta Rural Health Care Center: 24/7
  • CHRISTUS Coushatta Clinics: Closed through Thursday; T.B.D. Friday
  • Dental Clinic: Closed through Thursday; T.B.D. Friday
  • Ringgold Clinic Closed through Thursday; T.B.D. Friday
  • Boyce Clinic Closed through Thursday; T.B.D. Friday
  • Outpatient Physical Therapy: Closed through Thursday; T.B.D. Friday
  • Geri-Psych Outpatient Clinic: Closed through Thursday; T.B.D. Friday
  • Cardio/Pulmonary Rehab: Closed through Thursday; T.B.D. Friday