GetAGamePlan.org

Official Site of the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

Louisiana Emergency Website

When a crisis threatens, we must take steps to protect our most precious of those resources – our people. State and local agencies are working diligently together to protect Louisiana citizens. This Web site provides important information your family needs to prepare for a disaster and to evacuate safely and efficiently, to escape harm's way.

City of New Orleans Hurricane & Emegency Preparedness

Emergency information for the people of New Orleans - including family plans, what to do before and after a storm and much more.

St. Tammany Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Operations Center

Develop, manage, coordinate and maintain a comprehensive and effective response to any natural or technological emergency that may occur and poses a threat to lives and property in St Tammany Parish. Responsible for advising the Parish President, Chief Administrative Officer and Parish Council and Municipalities regarding emergency preparedness activities and operations.

Jefferson Parish Emergency Website

Sign up for the Jefferson Parish Emergency Alert System, disaster plans and more. Also includes contraflow information.

St. John the Baptist Parish Emergency Operations

All emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities are coordinated through this facility.

Hurricane Handbook - hurricanes.noaa.gov


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Power Outage Safety - RedCross.org

Safety Information for Short-Term Power Outages or "Rolling Blackouts"

Food Safety - RedCross.org

Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially when they are prolonged. Perishable foods should not be held above 40 degrees for more than 2 hours.

Portable Generator Safety - RedCross.org

The following information, developed by the Red Cross with technical advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Fire Protection Association (publisher of the National Electric Code ®) and the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is provided to address questions about using a generator when disaster strikes.

Water Treatment - RedCross.org

In addition to having a bad odor, and taste, water from questionable sources may be contaminated by a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria and parasites that cause diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis. All water of uncertain purity should be treated before use.

Chainsaw Safety (pdf) - RedCross.org