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Shelter Information

Information Points

LOUISIANA SHELTER TASK FORCE EMERGENCY
SHELTER INFORMATION POINTS FOR HURRICANE EVACUATIONS:

EVACUATION AREA OF THE STATE	INFORMATION POINT LOCATION	ADDRESS
Re-entry from Mississippi on US 65 & US 84	Tourist Welcome Center	US 65 & 84 1401 Carter St. (US 84) Vidalia, LA
Re-entry from Mississippi on I-20	TA Truck Stop	I-20 West West of Tourist Center Tallulah, LA
From the Southeast area on LA 1	Paragon Casino	711 Paragon Place Marksville, LA
From the Southeast/Central areas on I-49	Sammy’s Truck Stop	I-49, Exit 53 3601 LA 115 W Bunkie, LA
From the Southeast/Central areas on US 71	Med Express Office	7525 US 71 Alexandria, LA
From the Southeast/Southwest/Central areas on US 171 and I-49	P.E. Gym LSU-Shreveport	One University Place Shreveport, LA
From the Southwest area on US 171	Pickering High School	180 Lebleu Rd. Leesville, LA
From the Southwest/Central areas on US 165	Mowad Civic Center	5th Ave. and 10th St. 1 blk. off US 165 Oakdale, LA

Public Shelter Information

Shelters are operated by trained individuals and ensure that the safety, security, and basic needs of its residents are met.

A. What to bring to a shelter

Change of clothing, blanket and pillow for each family member

Your disaster supply kit, including food, medications, comfort items and special items for infant or elderly family members.

B. What NOT to bring
There are no weapons, drugs, alcohol or pets (service animals excluded) allowed in shelters.

Shelter-In-Place Information

"Sheltering-in-place" is a precaution aimed at keeping citizens safe while remaining indoors. This is not the same thing as evacuating to a shelter and not recommended for hurricanes. When a "shelter-in-place" order is given by either local or state government, citizens within the affected area should take the following protective measures:

Go indoors and close all windows and doors.

Turn off all sources of outside air (i.e. air conditioners and ventilation fans/ducts).

Remain indoors until notified that it is safe to move outdoors.

Stay tuned to your local radio/television station to receive official notices.

Limit telephone usage for emergency calls only. This is to prevent the telephone lines from being overloaded with non-emergency calls.

IF YOU MUST BE OUTDOORS
Protect your breathing by covering your mouth and nose with a cloth or handkerchief.

IF YOU ARE IN YOUR VEHICLE AND CANNOT GET TO A SAFE BUILDING:

Pull over to the side of the road.

Turn off the engine and close windows and vents.

Listen to the radio regularly for updated advice, instructions and conditions.