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LOUISIANA
PREPAREDNESSGUIDEEMERGENCY
Preparedness and hazard mitigation can save lives,
protect property and lessen impacts o uture
disasters. To reduce risk and ensure Louisiana citizens
and communities are better prepared, this Guide is
intended to help Louisiana residents benet rom the
experience o past events and recommendations rom
experts in disaster preparation, prevention, response,
recovery and mitigation.
PREPARE + PREVENT + RESPOND + RECOVER + MITIGAT E
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TableoContents
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THE IMPACTS OF NATURAL DISASTERSARE FELT ACROSS AMERICA
The impacts o disaster incidents, whether natural or man-
made, are elt across Louisiana as a result o the multiple
hazards and risks we are most likely to ace. In Louisiana, we
have developed plans to prepare, prevent, respond, recover
and mitigate the impacts o uture incidents.
The Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide (Guide) providesan overview o what you can do to better prepare yoursel,
your amily, your pets and your business. I encourage you to
study the Guide and Get A Game Plan or your amily. I also
encourage you to listen careully to the direction o local
ocials and prepare to evacuate i that becomes necessary.
For more inormation, please visit the Get A Game Plan
website at getagameplan.org.
Sincerely,
Bobby Jindal, Governor
Important Terms You Should Know 2
State Hazards 3
PREPAREHigh Wind + Tornado 4
Flooding + Ice 4
Emergency Supply Checklist 5
Family Preparation 7
Pets 8
Get A Game Plan + Apps + Links 9
Business Preparation
PREVENTReporting Suspicious or
Criminal Activity 2
Hurricane Tracking Chart 3
RESPONDState Evacuation Map 5
Parish Resources 6
Contraow 7
Evacuation/Sheltering/
Staying Home 9
Emergency Shelter
Inormation Points 2
Special Needs 2
Louisiana Emergency Inormation 2
Ater the Storm Returning 22
RECOVERRecovery Assistance 23
HAZARD MITIGATIONHazard Mitigation 25
My Personal Plan 26
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Important TermsYou Should Know
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PARISH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER EOC:
The acility that provides coordination and control o all
emergency response and recovery activities or the Parish
during declared emergencies.
EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM EAS: A state-o-the-art
digital system designed to give emergency inormation and
instructions rom Federal, State and local authorities. The
system is interaced with the cable television system as well
as radio and television stations. When activated, it broadcasts
the latest inormation on weather reports, road conditions,
evacuations, shelter locations and reentry inormation.
EVACUATION ORDER: The most important instruction
you will receive rom local government ocials. When
appropriate, theState o Louisiana Evacuation Plan goes
into eect. This plan may require, depending on predicted
impact, the evacuation o everyone in south Louisiana in
vulnerable areas.
EYE: The low-pressure center o a tropical cyclone orhurricane. Though the most intense area o the storm
surrounds it, winds are normally calm and sometimes the
sky clears.
EYE WALL: The ring o thunderstorms that surrounds a
storms eye. The heaviest rain, strongest winds and worst
turbulence are normally in the eye wall.
FLASH FLOOD: A ood that occurs within a ew hours
(usually less than six [6]) o heavy or excessive rainall or
dam or levee ailure.
GALE: Sustained wind speeds rom 39 to 54 miles per hour(mph) (34 to 47 knots).
HURRICANE: A severe tropical cyclone with sustained
winds over 74 mph (64 knots).
KNOT(s): Unit o speed used in aviation and marine
activities. One () knot is equal to .5 mph.
STORM SURGE: A rise o the sea level along the shore that
builds up as a storm (usually a hurricane) moves over water.
It is a result o the winds o the storm and low atmospheric
pressures.
STORM TRACK: The path that a low-pressure area ollows.
TORNADO: A violently rotating column o air classifed into
three (3) main groups; weak wind speeds up to mph;
strong wind speeds to 25 mph; and violent wind
speeds 25 to perhaps 32 mph.
TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL DEPRESSION: Cyclones
that have maximum sustained winds o 38 mph (33 knots) or
less. These are reerred to as low-pressure systems in public
advisories and statements.
TROPICAL STORM: Tropical cyclone that has maximum
sustained winds rom 39 to 73 mph (34 to 63 knots).
WARNING: Issued when a particular weather or oodhazard is imminent or already occurring (e.g., tornado
warning or ash ood warning). A warning is used or
conditions posing a threat to lie or property.
WATCH: Forecast issued in advance to alert the public
o the possibility o a particular weather-related hazard
(tornado watch, ash ood watch). It is intended to provide
enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in
motion can do so.
PREPARE + PREVENT + RESPOND + RECOVER + MITIGATE
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STATE HAZARD MITIGATION PLANTheState Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) identifes
hazards and guides the implementation o hazard
mitigation measures intended to eliminate or
reduce the eects o uture disasters that might
impact Louisiana. The plan is reviewed annually.
For more inormation, visit getagameplan.org/planMitigate.htm.
11 MOST LIKELY HAZARDS IN LOUISIANAFLOODING
A natural condition that is the result o an
overowing river, heavy rain, dam break, levee ailure
or snow or ice melting too ast. Hurricanes and
tornadoes can also cause ooding.
HAILSTORM
Severe thunderstorms in which chunks o ice all
along with rain.
HURRICANE
A tropical storm with sustained winds at least 74
mph on the Sar-Simpson Scale. Heavy rain,
strong winds and large waves can damage cars,
buildings and homes. Hurricane season runs rom
June November 3.
TORNADO
A violent storm that appears as a unnel-shaped cone
with winds that can be as strong as 3 mph or more.
Tornadoes can also occur within other storms, such
as hurricanes.
ICE STORM
Ice storms consist o reezing temperatures and heavy
precipitation, usually in the orm o rain, reezing rain
or sleet, and sometimes in the orm o snow and ice.
STORM SURGE
Storm surge is an abnormal rise o water generated by
a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical
tides. Storm surge should not be conused with
storm tide, which is defned as the water level rise
due to the combination o storm surge and the
astronomical tide.
SUBSIDENCE
Subsidence is the loss o surace elevation due to the
removal o subsurace support. Along with sea level
rise, subsidence can accelerate coastal erosion and
wetland loss, as well as increase ooding.
WILDFIRE
An uncontrolled fre that spreads through vegetation
and possibly exposes and consumes structures.
Wildfres can be caused by human acts such as
arson or careless accidents, as well as by natural
occurrences such as lightning.
DAM FAILURE
Dam ailure can occur when there is a breach or
collapse in the structure o a dam.
LEVEE FAILURE
A levee ailure involves the overtopping, breaching or
collapsing o a levee.
HAZARDOUS-MATERIALS INCIDENT
A man-made disaster, hazardous-materials incidents
involve accidental or intentional releases o chemical,
biological, radiological or nuclear materials.
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StateHazards
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Most people in Louisiana associate hurricanes with
devastating winds and storm surge. While strong winds
and high storm surges do cause a tremendous amount o
coastal destruction, ooding resulting rom a hurricane canoccur hundreds o miles rom the coast. Inland ooding
throughout coastal, central and north Louisiana can
cause severe damage ater a hurricane makes landall and
as the remaining weather system moves through the State.
Since 97, inland ooding has been responsible or more
than hal o all deaths associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes in the United States.
Flooding can occur as a result o other weather events.
People across the State can be at risk rom ooding
caused by heavy rains. People in central and north
Louisiana may be at risk rom ooding caused by
melting snow and ice.
Winter storms accompanied by dangerously low
temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing,
sleet and reezing rain can also be a danger. Winter
storms can knock out heat, power and communicationsservices to your home or oce, sometimes or days at a
time. Icy conditions and extreme cold can immobilize an
entire region.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
getagameplan.org and ready.gov
Tornadoes are natures most violent storms. Spawned
rom powerul thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause
atalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds.
Some o the danger signs o a tornado are a dark, oten
greenish sky; large hail; a large, dark, low-lying cloud
(particularly i rotating); and loud roaring, similar to a
reight train.
Hurricanes, no matter how weak, are dangerous. The combination of storm surge, wind and
other contributing factors determines a hurricanes destructive power. To compare the disasterpotential of sustained wind, emergency forces utilize the Saffir-Simpson scale of wind speedsto help them predict potential hazards. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administrations (NOAA) forecasters use the Saffir-Simpson Scale.
CATEGORY 1
74 95 mph 96 110 mph 111 130 mph 131 155 mph 155+ mph
CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4 CATEGORY 5
Graphic courtesy of Lafayette Utilities System
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Hurricane Isaac had Category sustained
winds but extensive damage rom ooding
on I10 in LaPlace.
Trimming limbs that extend over
buildings in advance o ice storms is an
important mitigation measure.
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Emergency SupplyChecklist
FOOD (3-DAY SUPPLY)
q ruit: canned, dried, roll-ups
q meats: canned or dried
q vegetables: canned
q powdered milk
q juices: canned or bottled
q water: bottled
q peanut butter
q crackers
q soup: canned
q high-energy bars
BABY SUPPLIES
q diapers, baby wipes
q milk, ood, ormula
q clothes
q disposable bottles and liners
q blankets, sheets, bed liners
q medications
q portable crib
q toys
PERSONAL ITEMSq soap, toothbrush, deodorant
q towels and washcloths
q sewing kit
q shampoo
q eminine hygiene items
q shaving kit
q mirror
q eyeglasses and contact lenses
q special items needed or the elderly
and disabled
CHILDRENS SUPPLIES
q quiet toys
q coloring books
q crayons
q puzzles
q books
q CD/MP3 player
q extra batteries
SANITARY ITEMS
q portable toiletq plastic garbage bags
q paper towels, toilet paper
q liquid detergent
q disinectant
CLOTHING + BEDDING
q rain gear
q sleeping bags, blankets and pillows
q extra shoes and work boots
q extra clothes
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
q battery-operated radio
q extra batteries
q NOAA weather radio
q cellular phone and charger
q non-cordless phone
LIGHTING
q waterproo ashlights
q battery-powered lantern
q extra batteries
CLEANUP SUPPLIES
q washing detergents
q mops, brooms, etc.
q buckets, extra hose
q old blankets, towels, rags
q large plastic garbage bags and ties
q rubber gloves
q bleach, disinectants
q camera to photograph home
beore cleanup
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PAPERS + VALUABLES
q extra set o car keys
q evacuation route maps
q drivers license or some orm o identifcation
q Social Security cards
q passport
q birth certifcatesq vehicle registration papers
q proo o residence (deed or lease)
q marriage records
q death records
q computer backups
q small valuables
q extra cash
q credit cards
q wills
q insurance policies
q medical and vaccination records
q other important papers (e.g., stocks, bonds,mortgages, deeds, wills, recent tax
returns, etc.)
q checking and savings account inormation
q household inventory (photo or video)
q pet veterinary records
q books, stationery, pens and pencils
SAFETY SUPPLIES
q fre extinguisher
q waterproo matches
q insect repellents
q work gloves
q utility knie
q shovel, hand saw, ax
q hammer, nails, pliers, shut-o wrench
q tarp, duct tape
q small boat
q chain saw
q generator/uel
q wet/dry vacuum
q extra oil, gas
q jumper cables
qcompass
q written instructions on how to turn o
utilities (gas, water, electricity)
PRESCRIPTIONS
q medications (7-day supply)
q list o each amily members prescriptions,
medications, dosage and schedule
q copy o health insurance cards and
prescriptions
Dont forget pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food,
waste supplies).
EXTERNAL MEDICATIONS
q antibiotic ointment
q antibacterial soap
q baking soda
q hydrogen peroxide
q calamine lotion
q betadineq lip balm
q rubbing alcohol
q sunblock
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
q aspirin/acetaminophen
q sore throat lozenges and spray
q laxative/anti-diarrhea
q eyedrops
q antacids
q nose spray
q vitaminsq cough medicine
q eardrops
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
q frst aid handbook
q scissors
q tweezers
q thermometer
q frst aid tape
q gauze rolls
q large nonstick pads
q bandages, such as Band-Aids
q arm sling
q snakebite kit
q cotton swabs
q ice/heat packs
q latex gloves
q saety pins
COOKING EQUIPMENT
q gas or barbecue grill
q extra propane gas
q lighter uid/charcoalq Sterno stove
q cooking utensils
q manual can opener
q bottle opener
q disposable eating utensils
q disposable plates and cups
q paper towels
q ice chest
q plastic storage bags
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PREPARE FOR AN EMERGENCY Knowwhatemergenciesordisastersare
most likely to occur in your area and have a
emergency kit pre-assembled.
Inquireaboutemergency plans at places where
your amily spends time: work, daycare and
school, aith organizations, sports events and
commuting.
Rell prescriptions so that you always have a
seven (7) day supply.
Identiy responsibilities or each member o
your household and plan to work together as
a team.
Knowthedierencebetweendierentweather
alerts such as watches and warnings and what
actions to take or each.
Learnaboutyourcommunityswarning signals
and requently monitor television, NOAA radio,
Internet and mobile apps.
>> Dont wait until the storm approaches to
download your apps.
Ifthereisachanceyouwillhavetoevacuate,
turn the rerigerator and reezer to the coldest
setting and keep them closed as much as
possible so that ood will last longer i the power
goes out. Listen to local ocials and be ready to evacuate.
Know your evacuation routes and emergency
shelters and checkpoints. Notiy someone
outside the disaster area o your plans.
IMPORTANT PAPERS INVENTORYCreate a personal fle containing inormation about
your possessions and keep it in a secure place, such as
a sae deposit box or waterproo container. Consider
including copies o the ollowing or each amily
member:
Driverslicense(s).
Vehicleregistrationandproofofinsurance. Insurancepolicies(life,health,property).
Medicalandvaccinationrecordsincluding
medicine or ood allergies and other specifc
health conditions.
Copiesofprescriptionmedicinelabels.
Birthandmarriagecerticates.
Taxorotherimportantbusinessandpersonal
records.
Wil ls.
Veterinaryandvaccinationrecordsforpetsandlivestock.
Photosofyourhomeandpossessions.
EMERGENCY FUNDS Severalfactorsshouldbeconsideredastohow
disasters will aect your amily fnancially. You
should be prepared to sustain yoursel and your
amily away rom your home or several days or,
in a worst-case scenario, several weeks or even
months. Be advised, government agencies may
not be able to react as quickly as you think they
should.
Evacuation expenses include uel, restaurants
and your stay in hotels. When deciding how much
cash to bring or each day, keep those three (3)
items in mind and plan accordingly.
Averagepet boarding costs are dierent or each
animal depending on size and special needs.
Youshouldbudgetenoughmoneytopayfora
months supply o prescription medicines.
Duringadisaster,creditandotherbankcarduse
may be limited due to loss o power and other
disaster-related actors. Get more cash than you
think will be necessary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
getagameplan.org/planFamilyStp02.htm and
ready.gov
Family Preparation
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PetsDISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR PETSMake sure you have:
Food and water or at least three (3) days or
each pet.
Foodandwaterbowlsandamanualcanopener.
Dependingonthepet,packlitterandlitterbox
or newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags,
grooming items and household bleach.
Dontforgetpet medications and medical records
stored in a waterproo container, a frst aid kit and
a pet frst aid book.
Sturdyleashes,harnessesandcarrierstotransport
pets saely and to ensure that your pets cannotescape. A carrier should be large enough or the
animal to stand comortably, turn around and lie
down. Your pet may have to stay in the carrier
or hours. Be sure to have a secure carrier with
no loose objects. Include blankets or towels or
bedding and warmth and other special items.
Bringpettoysandthepetsbed,ifyoucaneasily
take it, to reduce stress.
Current photos and descriptions o your pets to
help others identiy them in case you and your pets
become separated, and to prove that they are yours.
Makeacopyoffeedingschedules,medical
conditions, behavior problems and the name and
telephone number o your veterinarian in case
you have to board your pets or place them in
oster care.
TheLouisianaDepartmentof
Agriculture and Forestry and its
non-governmental partners
work year around to support
local response to disasters. Animal
shelters may be available through your
Parish evacuation plan; contact your local Oce o
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.The location o your evacuation destination may
or may not accept pets, so call ahead and check.
All hazards disaster preparedness inormation is
available at lda.state.la.us .
Remember,animalownershipisaresponsibility!
Be ready to take care o your whole amily.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DISASTERPREPAREDNESS FOR YOUR PETS VISIT:
getagameplan.org/planFamilyStp.htm or the
Louisiana Society or Prevention o Cruelty to Animals
(LA SPCA) website LASPCA.org or call 54-368-59
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Get a Game Plan
+ Apps + Links
The Governors Oce o Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) hosts an energetic
web-based education and inormation portal designed to
help Louisiana citizens prepare or, monitor and respond
to disasters.
The website is maintained by GOHSEP and provides
inormation about hazard mitigation measures, disaster
preparation, ways to respond to an emergency and
how to recover rom weather-related disasters, as
well as other hazards. It helps you develop a simple,
yet successul game plan or your amily, should an
emergency occur, in order to keep you and youramily sae.
GETAGAMEPLAN.ORGThe app:
Identiesplacestoevacuateandincludespet
sheltering and special needs inormation.
Providescriticalinformationandcheckliststo
help you create a personal evacuation plan.
Includesevacuationmapsforviewinginthe
event o an emergency or natural disaster with
additional panels or routes and an inormation
icon to display or email more detailed routing
inormation.
Listsimportantnumbersneededintheeventof
an emergency are listed along with the abilityto place a call, text and create a contact or later
retrieval on an iPhone.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
getagameplan.org
VisitiTunes to download.acebook.com/gohsep
youtube.com/user/GOHSEP
twitter.com/gohsep
Visitredcross.org/prepare/mobileappsor descriptions.
VisitiTunes or Google Play to download. FIRST AID FINDINGSHELTERS
HURRICANES TORNADOES WILDFIRE
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ALERT FMFor a description go to alertm.com/products/mobile
applications
VisitiTunes or Google Play to download.
Functionslikeaweatherradio,butwithuniquelocal
alerts rom emergency ocials.
Oerssimplefunctionality.Theuserentersa
home zip code upon launching the app. This
connects the user with State and local emergency
managers on the network.
HEALTHVAULTVisitHealthVault.com to discover apps that let you:
Keepallofyourhealthrecordsinoneplacethatsorganized
and available to you online.
Keeptrackofmedications,healthhistory,conditionsand
illnesses, allergies, x-rays and scans.
FEMAFor a description go to ema.gov/smartphoneapp
VisitiTunes, Google Play or Blackberry World to download.
The FEMA app contains disaster saety tips, interactive lists or
storing your emergency kit and emergency meeting location
inormation, and a map with open shelters and open FEMA
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs).
KNOW YOUR PLANBy Insurance Inormation Institute
VisitiTunes to download.
Use Know Your Plan listed as Your Plan in iTunes to be
preparedwhendisasterstrikes!Intheeventofhurricanes,
wildfres, earthquakes, tornadoes, severe cold, evacuations,
this app helps you plan ahead to better protect yoursel, your
amily, your home and your pets. Get started by using the
preloaded checklists to learn about important mitigation and
preparation steps, or create your own lists rom scratch. You
can set due dates, chart your progress, include notes with
your tasks, and share your checklists with amily and riends.
Get organized now so you can be ready or what may come.
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Business PreparationPREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR A DISASTER
Documentemployeerolesandresponsibilities
during a crisis situation.
Conducta drill to make sure your sta
understands their roles and to test your
emergency plan and continuity systems.
Askyourvendorswhattheirdisaster
preparedness plans are so you will know how your
supply chain will be protected.
Ensurevitalrecordsareprotected.
>> Review your o-site backup record storage.
>> Place irreplaceable paperwork and digital
storage media in a freproo, waterproo box.
Consider having a Go Box with:
Ahardcopyofyouremergencyplan.
Acopyofaprimary,secondaryandout-of-area
contact inormation or employees and key
stakeholders.
Acopyofinsurancepoliciesandagentcontact
inormation.
Acopyofcontactinformationforemergency
vendors (contractors, plumbers, electricians, mold
remediation, etc.).
Laptopsandportablebackupmediaforcritical
business inormation.
Importantdocuments(suchasnancerecordsand an assets inventory).
Generalocesuppliesandspecialformsthatyou
may need to do business at an alternate location.
SECURE THE PREMISES Move computers and copiers away rom large
windows.
Cover and elevate inventory.
Anchor large equipment, cabinets and shelves to
walls or oors.
Move or store equipment, urniture and valuable
fles on the upper level o multistory buildings.
>> OR place equipment on concrete blocksat least 2 inches above projected ood
elevations.
Cover doors and windows.
THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCEPROGRAM (NFIP)ema.gov/nationaloodinsuranceprogram
Almost 4 percent o small businesses never reopen
their doors ollowing a disaster because just a ew
inches o water can cause tens o thousands o dollars
in damage. Between 26 and 2, the average
commercial ood claim amounted to just over $85,.
Flood insurance is the best way to protect yoursel romdevastating fnancial loss. Find the ood risk or your
business now using our One-Step Flood
Risk Profle atoodsmart.gov.
Flood insurance is available to homeowners, renters,
condo owners/renters and commercial owners/renters.
Costs vary depending on how much insurance is
purchased, what it covers and the propertys ood risk.
Coverage or your building and contents is available. Talk
to your agent today about insuring your business and its
contents. Typically, theres a 3day waiting period rom
date o purchase beore your policy goes into eect. That
means nowis the best time to buy ood insurance.
The Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center
LA BEOC supports the coordination o activities and
resources o businesses and volunteer organizations
with the States Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)
during emergencies. The LA BEOC provides situational
awareness and identifes critical supply chains o
goods and services likely to be needed in response to a
disaster or emergency. To fnd out about the benefts o
registering with the LA BEOC go to labeoc.org.
Reentering an area may be dicult ollowing a disaster.
Access control is carried out using a tiered approach.
For inormation go to lsp.org, click on Alerts, then on
Emergency Inormation and then Louisiana Statewide
Credentialing/Access Program. Also be sure to check
with your Parish to see i they have specifc reentry
requirements and permits.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BUSINESSPREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER PLANNING VISIT:
getagameplan.org/planBusiness.htm
To download a copy o the small-business disaster
preparedness guide From Risk To Resiliencygo to
gohsep.la.gov/publications.aspx
Download the GET A BUSINESS PLAN
app on iTunes.
ready.gov/planning
ema.gov/protectyourpropertyorbusiness
disaster
readyrating.org
disastersaety.org/openorbusiness
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HOMELAND SECURITY BEGINS WITHHOMETOWN SECURITYI you see something suspicious taking place, report
that behavior or activity to local law enorcement.
Factors such as race, ethnicity, national origin or religious
aliation alone are not suspicious. For that reason,
the public should report only suspicious behavior and
situations (e.g., an unattended backpack in a public place
or someone trying to break into a restricted area) rather
than belies, thoughts, ideas, expressions, associations or
speech unrelated to terrorism or other criminal activity.
Only reports that indicate relevant criminal activity will
be shared with Federal partners.
Fusion Centers manage the ow o
inormation and intelligence across
local, State, Tribal and Federal agencies.
In Louisiana, the Fusion Center is
coordinated by State Police (LSP) through
the Department o Public Saety (DPS) and
consists o a number o law enorcement,
public saety and governmental partners. The public plays avital role in providing inormation about potential acts o
terrorismandterroristorganizationstothesecenters. Visit
the lasae.org web site to learn more about the Louisiana
State Analytical and Fusion Exchange (LA-SAFE).
LOUISIANAS PRIMARY DOMESTIC +INTERNATIONAL CONCERNS
Cybercrime
Drugtrackingorganizations
Gangs
Immigrationsmuggling
Sexualpredators
Suspiciousactivity
Transnational+nationalcriminalorganizations
Terrorism
TWO (2) WAYS TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ORCRIMINAL ACTIVITYThere are two ways to report suspicious or criminal
activity:
ContactLouisianaStatePolice(LSP)Suspicious
Activity Hotline: -8-434-87 or visit lsp.org/
help.html.
UsetheSee Send app.
Please remember, in case o an emergency, always dial
.
SEE SEND APPThe See Something Send Something
app is the preeminent nationwide
suspicious activity reporting (SAR)
tool or citizens to help in the fghtagainst terrorism.See Something Send
Something has inormation to educate you on what to
look or and when to submit suspicious activity reports
along with how to receive important alerts. The SAR tool
connects you to a nationwide network o Intelligence
Centers by routing tips to the correct center or analysis.
VisitiTunes or Google Play to download the SEE SEND
app. Its FREE.
Prevention
REPORTIT.
see it.suspect it.
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Louisiana Emergency Evacuation Map
PHASE I (RED)5 hours beore onset o tropicalstorm orce winds. Set evacuations
include areas south o Intracoastal
Waterway. These areas are outside
any levee protection system and
are vulnerable.
PHASE II (ORANGE)4 hours beore onset o tropicalstorm orce winds or south o
I-10, which are levee protected but
remain vulnerable.
PHASE III (YELLOW)3 hours beore onset o tropical stormorce winds or areas on the east bank o
the Mississippi River in the New Orleans
metropolitan area, which are within
levee protection system but remain
vulnerable.
For road closures, call the Louisiana Department o Transportationand Development DOTD at LADOTD visit online at 5la.org,or Louisiana State Police at visit online at lsp.org.
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Louisiana Parishes + Homeland Security+ Emergency Preparedness InormationY NT DISASTER RESPONSE INFORMATION
511LA.ORG888-762-3511
LSP.ORG225-925-6006 LOUISIANA211.ORGEMERGENCY.LA.GOV
9-1-1
EMERGENCY SHERIFFSPARISH MANAGEMENT WEBSITE OFFICE
Acadia 337-783-4357 appj.org 337-788-87Allen 337-639-4353 337-639-4353Ascension 225-62-836 ascensionparish.net 225-62-83Assumption 985-369-7386 assumptionoep.com 985-369-292Avoyelles 38-253-4 avoypj.org 38-253-4Beauregard 337-46-5442 337-463-328Bienville 38-263-29 bienvilleparish.org 38-263-225Bossier 38-425-535 cbohsep.org 38-965-223Caddo 38-425-535 cbohsep.org 38-675-27Calcasieu 337-72-38 cppj.net 337-49-37Caldwell 38-649-3764 38-649-2345Cameron 337-775-748 parishocameron.net 337-775-5Catahoula 38-744-5697 catahoulaparish.org 38-744-54Claiborne 38-927-98 claiborneone.org 38-927-2Concordia 38-336-523 conppj.org 38-336-523DeSoto 38-872-877 dpso.org 38-872-3956East Baton Rouge 225-389-2 brgov.com 225-389-574
East Carroll 38-559-2256 38-559-28East Feliciana 225-683-4 225-683-333Evangeline 337-363-3267 evangelineparishpolicejury.com 337-363-26Franklin 38-435-6247 38-435-455Grant 38-627-34 38-627-326Iberia 337-369-4427 iberiaparishgovernment.com 337-369-37Iberville 225-687-54 ibervilleparish.com 225-687-5Jackson 38-259-236, ext 24 jacksonparishpolicejury.org 38-259-92Jeferson Davis 337-824-385 jdps.org 337-824-385Jeferson 54-349-536 jeparish.net 54-363-55Laayette 337-29-575 laayetteohsep.org 337-232-92Laourche 985-537-763 laourchegov.org 985-449-2255La Salle 38-992-25 38-992-25Lincoln 38-53-622 38-25-5Livingston 225-686-366 lpoep.org 225-686-3996Madison 38-574-69 38-574-833Morehouse 38-239-862 mpso.net 38-28-44
Natchitoches 38-238-7555 nppj.org 38-352-6432Orleans 54-658-87 nola.gov 54-658-5858 (NOPD)Ouachita 38-322-264 38-329-2Plaquemines 54-274-2476 plaqueminesparish.com 54-564-2525Pointe Coupee 225-694-3737 pcpso.org 225-694-3737Rapides 38-445-54 rppj.com 38-473-67Red River 38-932-598 38-932-422Richland 38-728-453 38-728-27Sabine 38-256-2675 38-256-924St. Bernard 54-278-4268 sbpg.net 54-27-25St. Charles 985-783-55 stcharlesparish-la.gov 985-783-687St. Helena 225-222-3544 sthelenaparish.la.gov 225-222-443St. James 225-562-2364 stjamesla.com 225-562-22St. John the Baptist 985-652-2222 sjbparish.com 985-652-953St. Landry 337-948-777 stlandryparishgovernment.org 337-948-656St. Martin 337-394-28 stmartinohsep.org 337-394-37St. Mary 337-828-4, ext 35 stmaryohsep.org 985-384-622
St. Tammany 985-898-2359 stpgov.org 985-898-2338Tangipahoa 985-748-32 tangisae.com 985-345-65Tensas 38-766-3992 38-766-396Terrebonne 985-873-6357 tohsep.com 985-876-25Union 38-368-324 unionsheri.com 38-368-324Vermilion 337-898-438 vermilionparishpolicejury.comVernon 337-238-85 vppjla.com 337-238-3Washington 985-839-434 washingtonparishalerts.org 985-839-3434Webster 38-37-28 websterparishla.org 38-377-55West Baton Rouge 225-346-577 wbrparish.org 225-343-9234West Carroll 38-428-82 38-428-233West Feliciana 225-635-6428 wpso.org 225-784-336Winn 38-628-6 winnparish.org 38-628-46
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To deal with the demands o trac ow that would be created by a hurricane or other evacuation, contraow reeway
segments have been planned. Through the use o designated contraow points, evacuation ow is enhanced through
movement o all trac in the same direction. This diversion enables some or all normally incoming lanes to serve as
outgoing lanes to acilitate and speed evacuation. Several dierent routes and contraow crossover points are planned
or use in an evacuation o the Southeast Louisiana area.
I-10/I-12 @I-59
SLIDELL
I-10/I-12 @I-59
SLIDELL
One Lane From I-10 East (Right Lane) Continues
onto I-50 North.
Two Lanes From I-10 East (Left and Center Lanes)
and Proceed on I-59 North CONTRAFLOW.
I-10 West (All Lanes) Diverts to I-59 North.
10
59
12
10
I-12 @ I-55
HAMMOND
I-12 @ I-55
HAMMOND
I-55 North (All Lanes) Cross over and Proceed on
I-55 North CONTRAFLOW.
I-12 West (All Lanes) Diverts to I-55 North.
12
55
51
I-12 @ US 190
COVINGTON
I-12 @ US 190
COVINGTON
I-12 West Diverts to US 190 West.
US 190/Causeway Diverts to I-12 West.
12
190
ClearviewParkwa
y
ClearviewParkwa
y
I-10 @ CLEARVIEW PARKWAY
METAIRIE
I-10 @ CLEARVIEW PARKWAY
METAIRIE
Enter I-10 West Via the Normal Westbound
Entrance Ramps.
Enter I-10 East Via the Normal Eastbound Entrance
Ramp From Clearview Pkwy.
Northbound Traffic on Clearview Pkwy. Can Enter
I-10 CONTRAFLOW Via the I-10 East Exit Ramp at
Clearviw Pkwy.
10
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Evacuation +Sheltering +
Staying HomeEVACUATION
Aheadoftime,planyourrouteandwhat
transportation you will use.
Fuelupandcheckyourcar.Haveextrakeys.
Takephotosofyourchildrenwithyou.
Giveyourchildren identication inormation
to carry with them, including his or her name,
date o birth, address, phone numbers, etc. I your
children are too young or otherwise unable to speakor themselves, consider writing their name, date
o birth and parents names and phone numbers
somewhere on his or her body in indelible marker.
Giveyourselfplentyoftimetoevacuate.Donotwait
until the last minute; trac will most likely be heavy.
Havethree(3)tove(5)daysofemergencysupplies
ready to travel.
Bringcash;ATMsandcreditcardsmaynotwork.
Secureyourhome;lockupandturnoutilitiesatthe
source. DO NOT turn of natural gas at the meter
unless instructed. A proessional serviceman will be
required to turn back on.
Ifevacuationisvoluntaryandtrustedneighborswill
be staying behind, advise them o your plans and
leave spare keys so they can check on your property.
Ifevacuationismandatory,letfamily,friendsand
neighbors know how you can be reached.
Staytunedtonewsbroadcastsfortracreports,
updates and instructions; listen to local ocials.
Secureloosetoysorfurniturefromthelawn.
Dontleaveyourpetbehind.Thesmellofsmoke,high
winds or lightning may make your pet more earul
and dicult to load into a crate or carrier. Evacuating
beore conditions become severe will keep everyone
saer and make the process less stressul. Thelocationofyourevacuationdestinationmay
or may not accept pets, so call 2-- or inquire at a
shelter inormation point. Animal shelters will be
set up in various parts o the State on an as-needed
basis.
SHELTERING Plantoleave early preerably during daytime and
several hours ahead o your desired arrival time
because travel will be slow due to worsening weather
and heavy trac.
Bereadytouseanalternateroutetoyourshelter
destination, in case primary evacuation routes
become too congested. Bring a map.
Packwhatyouneedandonlywhatyouneed.Emergency shelters will not have space available to
house your amily treasures, so limit your packing
only to necessities.
Letfamilyandfriendsknowexactlywhichshelteryou
plan to use and where it is located. Make a plan to
get in touch and let loved ones know youve arrived
saely.
Besureyourvehicleislledwithgas and in good
operating condition.
Registerattheshelterassoonasyouarrive.
Followtheshelterguidelinesatalltimesandmake
sure your children understand the rules as well.
STAYING HOME Designatealternatelocationsforchildrenincase
adults are unable to make it home.
Secure your home. I severe weather is approaching,
you may want to board windows, bring in outdoor
urniture minimize what could become ying
debris. I a biothreat, chemical or toxic spill is likely,
consider whether you want to cover windows and
doors with plastic sheeting.
Haveyourfamilysurvivalkitreadyatalltimes.
Staytunedtoradioandtelevisionnewsbroadcasts;
listen or instructions rom local ocials. Limitphoneusetoimportantcallsandemergency
communication.
Makesureyouhavefoodandwaterandother
supplies to last 7 hours. Use the checklist on pages
5 and 6 to prepare your disaster kit.
Prepareforloss o communications and electricity.
Ensureyouhaveblanketsandmedicalsupplieson
hand.
Stayinhigh places in case o ooding; in the case o
high winds, stay away rom walls.
Emergency response may be limited when
sustained wind speeds reach 3545 mph.
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Emergency Shelter
Inormation Points
SPECIAL NEEDS Thosewhoarehearing impaired may need to
make special arrangements to receive emergency
warnings.
Forthehearing or speech impaired, carry a
laminated personal communication board i you
might need assistance with being understood.
Carrymedicalalerttagsorbraceletsorwritten
descriptions o your disability and support needs
in case you are unable to describe the situation in
an emergency.
Ifyoureceivedialysis or other lie-sustaining
medical treatment, identiy the location and
availability o more than one () acility and work
with your provider to develop your personal
emergency plan. By law, service animals are allowed in all shelters,
even those that do not allow pets.
Ifyouuseamotorizedwheelchair, have a
lightweight manual chair available or
emergencies. Know the size and weight o your
wheelchair in addition to whether or not it is
collapsible, in case it has to be transported.
Evenifyoudonotuseacomputeryourself,
consider putting important inormation onto
a portable drive or easy transport in an
evacuation.
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VIDALIA TOURIST WELCOME CENTER U.S. 65 AND U.S. 84/1401 CARTER STREET
TALLULAH TA TRUCK STOP EXIT 171 I-20 AT U.S. 65
MARKSVILLE PARAGON CASINO RESORT 711 PARAGON PLACE
BUNKIE SAMMYS TRUCK STOP EXIT 53 I-49/3601 LA 115 W
ALEXANDRIA MED EXPRESS OFFICE 7525 U.S. 71
SHREVEPORT P.E. GYM AT LSU-SHREVEPORT ONE UNIVERSITY PLACE
LEESVILLE PICKERING HIGH SCHOOL 180 LEBLEU RD.
OBERLIN TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER 8904 U.S. 65
SIMMESPORT MADDIES TRUCK PLAZA 15972 LA 1
Emergency shelter inormation points are planned to unction when shelters are opened. To confrm that inormation points are
open or to confrm locations visit RedCross.org or call 2--.
Shelters are not opened in areas that are in the predicted path o a storm.
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Louisiana Emergency
Inormation
LOUISIANA EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMIn the event o an emergency, these stations will broadcast
emergency inormation.
Alexandria: AM 97 (KSYL), AM 58/FM 96.9 (KZMZ),FM 93. (KQID)
Baton Rouge: AM 5 (WJBO), FM 2.5 (WFMF)
Crowley: FM 2.9 (KAJN)
Laayette: AM1330(KVOL),FM99.9(KTDY)
Lake Charles: AM 47 (KLCL), FM 99.5 (KNGT)
New Orleans: AM 87 (WWL), FM .9 (WLMG)
Northeast: AM540(KMLB)FM101.9(KMVX)
Ruston: AM1490(KRUS),FM107.5(KXKZ)
Shreveport: AM 3 (KWKH), FM 94.5 (KRUF)
FOR TRAFFIC INFORMATION, ROAD CLOSURES,EVACUATION ROUTES AND OTHER IMPORTANTINFORMATION, VISIT:
National Weather Service
weather.gov; or Doppler radar images navigate to radar.
weather.gov
Louisiana Department o
Transportation & Development
5la.org or dial 5 or 888-ROAD-5
Get A Game Plan
getagameplan.org/evacino.htm
emergency.la.gov
Louisiana State Police
lsp.org or dial 8-469-4828
REMEMBER TO CALL 911 IN ANY SITUATION THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATEASSISTANCE FROM THE POLICE, FIRE OR AMBULANCE SERVICES
2-- is an easy-to-remember
telephone number that connects
callers to inormation about critical
health and human services available
in their community during crisis and
at any time.
The 2-- call is answered by an Inormation and Reerral
(I&R) specialist who assesses the callers needs and
reers the person to the appropriate community,
social, health and/or government services. The caller is
provided with phone numbers, programs and available
services, location, hours o operation and whatever other
inormation is relevant to the callers inquiry.
For more inormation about 2-- in Louisiana visit
louisiana.org.
COORDINATED DISASTER INFORMATIONFood, Clothing // Shelters // Special Needs Housing
VolunteerManagement//EvacuationRoutes
Transportation Assistance // Crisis CounselingPrescription Assistance // Missing Persons
Post Disaster Child Care // Rebuilding Assistance
HOW DOES 2-1-1 WORK IN LOUISIANA? Call2-1-1fromanylandlineormobilephone
in Louisiana.
2-1-1isstaed24/7withtrainedspecialiststo
guide you to vital resources.
2-1-1providesmultilingualservicesand
inormation or the hearing impaired.
2-1-1maintainsacomputerizeddatabaseofmore
than 5, resources and services statewide.
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Ater the
Storm ReturningDowned power lines, broken water, sewer or gas lines,
clogged roadways and dangling tree limbs are just a ew o
the lingering hazards that must be dealt with ater a storm
has moved through the area. So in addition to making a
plan in advance or how your amily will prepare or weather
emergencies, you should create a amily plan or saelynavigating your way back to normal lie ater the weather
threat has ended.
AFTER THE STORM Waituntilanareaisdeclared sae beore entering;
listen to local ocials.
Donotdriveinareaswhereroadsareclosed.Do
not drive around barricades.
Avoidweakenedbridgesandwashedoutroads.
KeepmonitoringradioandTVifpossible.
Checkwithlocalocialstodetermineifwateris
sae. Do not drink or prepare ood with tap water
until you are certain it is not contaminated.
Floodwatercanpickupsewageandchemicalsfrom
roads, arms and actories. I your home has been
ooded, protect your amilys health by cleaning
your home immediately.
Make sure that your children do not play or
swim in oodwater.
Two(2)weeksafteroodwatersubsides,drain
wells, sanitize well and water lines and test water.
Nevertrytotouchormovedownedlinesorrepair
broken electric or gas connections.
Beextremelycarefulclearingstormdebris,whichmay camouage downed power lines, serve as
hiding places or wild animals or be contaminated
with raw sewage or other hazards.
Check all canned or stored dry goods or quality
beore consuming them. Toxins can orm quickly
in the orm o bacteria or mold in the hot, humid
days ater a storm.
I you have the slightest doubt about the waters saety or
drinking, puriy it by using one o the ollowing methods:
Boilfor10minutesandpourbetweencontainersto
replenish oxygen.
Addeight(8)dropsofplainliquidchlorinebleach
(5.25% sodium hypochlorite/no soap) per gallon and
wait our (4) hours beore drinking.
Addwaterpuricationtabletsperthe
manuacturers instructions.
LOCATING FAMILY AFTER A DISASTERI your child is missing, or you are caring or a lost child,
contact the National Center or
Missing and Exploited Children
(NCMEC) at -8-THE-LOST
(-8-843-5678).
missingkids.com/NCMEC
I an adult is missing, contact Lets Bring Them Home
(LBTH) at -8-69-FIND (-8-69-3463).
lbth.org
The National Emergency Family Registry and Locator
System NEFRLS:
To register with NEFRLS, or i you wish to fnd out about
someones status, call -8-588-9822.
https://egateway.ema.gov/inter/nerls/home.htm
RED CROSS SAFE AND WELL SITE
You can search or a missing person or child, or registerinormation about your status
and well-being, at the
Red Cross Sae and Well site.
saeandwell.communityos.org/cms
Please note: The system is only activated to support
Presidentially declared disasters and mass evacuations, and is
not active at any other time.
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Recovery AssistanceSuccessul recoveries depend upon personal and
business disaster-preparedness planning. The need
or individual and community selreliance cannot
be overstated. When personal resources become
overwhelmed, look to amily, neighbors, local
community resources and aithbased organizations
frst or help.
In the event o a Presidentially declared major
disaster, Federal assistance may also be available. The
FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides
fnancial assistance to individuals and households
aected as a direct result o the Presidentially
declared major disaster or emergency. Assistance isavailable or those who are uninsured or underinsured,
have necessary expenses and serious needs and are
unable to meet those expenses or needs through other
means. Up to $3, is available in fnancial help
(adjusted yearly), although some orms o IHP assistance
have other limits.
This program supports recovery by providing the
fnancial means to disaster survivors to secure adequate
interim and long-term housing, in addition to other
necessary expenses and serious needs.
Applicant eligibility or IHP has qualiers.Visitema.
gov/responserecovery or more inormation.
Generally, assistance may be available to those:
WhoareinPresidentiallydeclaredemergencyor
major disaster areas.
Whoseprimaryresidencehasbeendamagedor
destroyed.
Whoselossesarenot covered by insurance and
were caused by the disaster.
WhoarecitizensoftheUnitedStates(U.S.),
non-citizen nationals or qualifed aliens, or are in
a household where a member o the household
is a citizen o the U.S., a non-citizen national or a
qualifed alien.
In the atermath o disasters, FEMA may establish a
Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) as a location where
individuals impacted by disaster may go or inormation
about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs,
or or questions related to an individual case. DRCs
include sta rom FEMA, State and local government
agencies, voluntary agencies and other Federal agencies.
The range and type o disaster assistance services
oered in a DRC is contingent upon the characteristics
o the declared incident, specifc recovery activities and
the availability o local resources. The types o disaster
assistance services that are typically in a DRC includeaccess to:
FEMAdisasterassistanceprograms.
U.S.SmallBusinessAdministration(SBA)loan
programs.
Informationaboutrebuildingandrepairing
property.
OtherFederal,Stateandlocalgovernment
programs (e.g., tax assistance, unemployment
inormation and social services benefts).
HOW DO I APPLY FOR DISASTERASSISTANCE?A number o dierent services and special programs
are made available when the President signs a major
disaster declaration. Contact the Federal Emergency
Management Agency FEMA or assistance.
To apply or the FEMA IHP call FEMA or apply online at
DisasterAssistance.gov.
FEMA
ema.gov
8-62-FEMA (3362)
(TTY: 8-462-7585)
FEMA provides inormation on disaster assistance programs at a DRC.
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WHAT IF I DONT HAVE ANY OR ENOUGH INSURANCE?You may qualiy or grants rom FEMA, low-interest loans rom the SBA
or the U.S. Department o Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency
(FSA), or you may qualiy or tax reunds or items that were not coveredby insurance.
For more inormation, call USDA/FSA Louisiana State Oce: 38-473-772
or visit disaster.sa.usda.govand www.rurdev.usda.gov.
For Federal tax inormation and assistance, contact the Internal
Revenue Service at 8-829-4 (TTY: 8-822-6268).
SBA provides loans to homeowners, renters, businesses and
organizations to repair or replace real estate, personal property,
equipment and business assets that have been damaged in a disaster.
Through its oce o Disaster Assistance, SBA provides low interest,
long-term loans or physical and economic damage caused by a
declared event.
sba.gov/services/disasterassistance
-8-659-2955
WHAT IF I LOST MY JOB OR CANT WORK BECAUSE OFTHE DISASTER?People who lose their jobs due to the disaster may apply or Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA). DUA provides weekly benefts
to individuals who are unemployed and not eligible or regular
Unemployment Insurance Compensation.
For more inormation, contact FEMA or the local unemployment oce orvisit workorcesecurity.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp .
IS CRISIS COUNSELING AVAILABLE?The purpose o a crisis counseling program is to help relieve any grieving,
stress or mental health problems caused or aggravated by the disaster or
its atermath. These are shortterm services, provided by FEMA through
supplemental unds granted to State and local mental health agencies
and are available to eligible survivors o Presidentially declared major
disasters. I you require this confdential service, inquire about it while
registering or disaster assistance.
Crisis counseling services are also oered by the American Red Cross, the
Salvation Army, other voluntary agencies and places o worship.
Additional mental health inormation may be ound on the U.S.
Department o Health and Human Services (HHS) Center or Mental
Health Services website, mentalhealth.org.
When existing acilities are not available, FEMA may
deploy a mobile DRC.
To apply or SBA disaster loans, individuals who are
homeowners or renters must register with FEMA.
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What Does HazardMitigation Mean?Hazard mitigation is defned as anysustainedactions
taken to eliminate or reducefuturerisk to people
and property rom natural and man-made disasters.
Mitigation saves time and money. Preventing damage
in the frst place is less expensive than restoring
damaged property.
Examples o mitigation measures include:
Trimmingtreelimbs.
Installingshutters.
Elevatingelectricalpanelsandairconditioners
above ood levels.
Strengtheningyourroof. Anchoringyourmanufacturedhome.
Usingcorrosion-resistanthardwareinareas
prone to storm damage. In coastal environments,
using connectors made o double-hot-dipped
galvanized or stainless steel or best protection.
Ensuringyouoryourcontractorfollowsthe
manuacturers installation instructions or any
materials used in new home construction, repair
or renovations.
YOUR ROOFRoos catch the brunt o wind and wind-driven rain.
Reinorce raming connections rom the raters to theoundation so they will hold together in the ace o
storms. The most common technique involves installing
anchor bolts and metal plates and straps to strengthen
connections. Roo straps, also called hurricane straps,
more frmly ax the houses roo to load-bearing walls,
resulting in the roo being less likely to blow of in high
winds. Straps, not clips, should connect wall raming to
each rater or truss.
Install it right. Many roofng ailures occur because the
shingles are not installed properly. Something as simple
as using all the required nails in a shingle or the addition
o roo straps can make a big dierence.
SHUTTERSThe building code requires that windows be protected
rom ying debris when the building is located in an area
where the design wind speed is 2 miles per hour or
greater. Using impactresistant windows or covering
the windows with impact-resistant shutters can provide
protection.
Think about adding window protection even i its not
required. It just makes good sense.
ELEVATIONElevation becomes a requirement when a building in a
ood-prone area has been substantially damaged or is
being substantially improved. Substantially damaged or
improved is defned by the Biggert-Waters Act o 2012 as
when the cost o the improvement equals or exceeds 3
percent o the market value o the structure beore the
start o construction o the improvement.
BUILDING CODESBuilding codes are put into place to help you build saer,
stronger and smarter. For better protection, use code
requirements or higherrisk zones. This can help protectyour home or business rom uture hazards, sometimes
-2 years rom now. Ask your developer, contractor or
local building code ocial to help you identiy the risks
your home or business may have, as well as mitigation
techniques that provide extra protection. Louisiana has
adopted International Residential Code (IRC) 29 and uses
this as the residential building code standard.
INSURANCEA signifcant mitigation strategy is insurance. Participate
in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Once roo protection is installed, contact your insurance
agent to fnd out i discounts may be available to you.
Some homeowners who implement mitigation measures
may save a percent o the windstorm portion o their
policy premium.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MITIGATION VISIT:
getagameplan.org/planMitigate.htm
lsuagcenter.com
FLASH.org
blueprintorsaety.org
disastersaety.org
NIBS.org
Mitig
ate
Prepare/P
revent
Recove
rRe
spond
Event
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My Emergency
Preparedness PlanCREATE YOUR OWN PERSONAL PLAN + CHECKLISTI have made a plan to communicate with amily members through
this out-o-state contact and have asked my amily to keep this name
and number with them at all times.
Name:
Phone number:
I plan not to evacuate and will go to a riends or amily members
home in the area. I have notifed them and made all o the appropriate
arrangements.
Name:
Address:
Phone number:
I plan to evacuate and will go to a riends or amily members
home outside o the area. I have notifed them and made all o the
appropriate arrangements.
Name:
Address:
Phone number:
I plan to go to a public shelter. City:
I plan to stay in a hotel/motel as ar north o I-10 as possible.
Name o hotel/motel:
Phone number:
Location and city:
Alternate hotel/motel location north o I-10.
Name o hotel/motel:
Phone number:
Location and city:
I have calculated the driving time to my destination north o I-10 at
approximately our (4) times the normal driving time, and it is:
hours.
I have studied the evacuation route that best suits my needs. My
evacuation route will include the ollowing:
I our amily is separated and we need to regroup, the ollowing
location is where we will meet:
I have made plans or my special needs amily members. My plans
are the ollowing:
I have made plans or my pets. My plans are the ollowing:
I have completed my property inventory and placed it in a sae
waterproo place. Location:
I have made an assessment o my insurance needs. I have the
ollowing:
Homeowners Wind and hail insurance
insurance
Flood insurance Renters insurance
Insurance inormation: Name o company, agent, phone number
and address:
I have completed the necessary precautions or the ollowing:
Exterior windows Large windows and glass doors
Garage doors Roo gable ends
Roo protection Indoor hazard protection plan
Outdoor property Trees
protection plan
I have identifed any anticipatedextra expense due to a disaster,
and I have calculated an approximate amount o money that will be
required to see my amily and mysel through. That amount is:
$
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responsible or coordinating the States PREPARATION
or, PREVENTION o, RESPONSE to, RECOVERY rom
and MITIGATION to lessen the efects o man-made or
natural disasters that threaten Louisiana.
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