Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide

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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.

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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

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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.


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.


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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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

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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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The Governors Ofice o Homeland Security and

Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is the agency

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.

Visitgohsep.la.gov // getagameplan.org // emergency.la.gov

7667 Independence Blvd. // Baton Rouge, LA 786 // 225-925-75

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