Louisiana Emergency Alert System

The following radio stations are key participants in the Louisiana Emergency Alert System. In the event of an emergency, these stations will broadcast emergency information.

Alexandria

  • AM 970 (KYSL)
  • AM 580/FM 96.9 (KZMZ)
  • FM 93.1 (KQID)

Crowley

  • FM 102.9 (KAJN)

Lafayette

  • AM 1330 (KVOL)
  • FM 99.9 (KTDY)

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Public Shelter Information

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

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.

What NOT to bring?

• There are no weapons, drugs or alcohol allowed.

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PREPARING YOUR ANIMALS

Making plans for your family is extremely important. Don't forget to plan for the animals.

  • The location of your evacuation may or may not accept pets, so call ahead and check. Animal shelters will be set up in various parts of the state on an "as needed" basis. Species-specific disaster preparedness advice is available at www.lsart.org.
  • Create a disaster readiness kit for your animal that includes food, water, first aid supplies, feeding supplies and other items that are necessary to keep your animal comfortable for at least 3 - 5 days.

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    CALL 2-1-1

    2-1-1 IS an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community during crisis or any time.

  • 2-1-1 responds immediately and directs callers to services most appropriate for their needs
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    For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to:

  • Coordinated Disaster Information Transportation Assistance
  • Food, Clothing Crisis Counseling
  • Shelters Prescription Assistance
  • Special Needs Housing Missing Persons
  • Volunteer Management Post Disaster Child Care
  • Evacuation Routes Rebuilding Assistance
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    AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

  • American Red Cross (866)GET-INFO

  • www.preparelouisiana.redcross.org or (866) 438-4636

  • Acadiana Chapter (Lafayette) (337) 234-7371

  • Central Louisiana Chapter (Alexandria) (318) 442-6621

  • Louisiana Capital Area Chapter (Baton Rouge) (225) 291-4533

  • Northeast Louisiana Chapter (Monroe) (318) 323-5141

  • Northwest Louisiana Chapter (Shreveport) (318) 865-9545

  • Southeast Louisiana Chapter (Greater New Orleans) (800) 229-8191

  • Southwest Louisiana Chapter (Lake Charles) (337) 478-5122

  • St. Bernard Parish Chapter (504) 278-4228

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    Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

    www.dotd.louisiana.gov

  • Customer Service Center (225) 379-1232
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    toll-free (877) 4LADOTD

    or (877) 452-3683

    Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (225) 925-7500

    www.ohsep.louisisna.gov

    Louisiana State Police

    www.lsp.org

    • Road Closure Information (800) 469-4828
    • Troop A (Baton Rouge) (800) 969-2059
    • Troop B (Kenner) (800) 964-8076
    • Troop C (Gray) (800) 659-5907
    • Troop D (Lake Charles) (888) 225-5577
    • Troop E (Alexandria) (800) 256-4160
    • Troop F (Monroe) (866) 292-8320
    • Troop G (Bossier City) (866) 853-6580
    • Troop I (Lafayette) (888) 768-8746
    • Troop L (Covington) (888) 339-8659

    or dial *LSP (*577) from a cellular phone

    Louisiana Department of Social Services

    www.dss.state.la.us

    Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals

    www.dhh.state.la.us

    Louisiana Attorney General

    www.ag.state.la.us

  • Hurricane Hotline (866) 351-4889
  • Fair Housing Hotline (800) 273-5718
  • Investigations (800) 488-2770
  • Consumer Hotline (888) 799-6885
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    U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forestry

    www.ldaf.state.la.us

    U.S. Department of Homeland Security

    www.ready.gov

    National Weather Service

    www.srh.noaa.gov

    EMERGENCY SHELTER INFORMATION POINTS

    • Evacuation Area of the State Information Point Location Address

    Re-entry from Mississippi on 1 Tourist Welcome Center U.S. 165 & U.S. 84

    1401 Carter Street

    Vidalia, LA

    • Re-entry from Mississippi on I-20 2 Tourist Welcome Center 836 I-20 West

    Tallulah, LA

    • From Southeast area on La. 1 3 Paragon Casino Paragon Place

    Marksville, LA

    • From Southeast/Central area on I-49 4 Sammy's Truck Stop I-49, Exit 53

    3601 LA 115 W

    Bunkie, LA

    • From Southeast/Central areas on U.S. 71 5 Med Express Office 7525 U.S. 71

    Alexandria, LA

    • From Southeast/Southwest/Central areas 6 P.E. Gym One University Place

    on U.S. 171 & I-49 LSU-Shreveport Shreveport, LA

    From Southwest on U.S. 171 7 Pickering High School 180 Lebleu Rd.

    Leesville, LA

    • From Southwest/Central areas on 8 Tourist Information Center 8904 U.S. 165

    U.S. 165 Oberlin, LA

    From Southeast area on La. 1 9 Maddie's Truck Plaza 15972 La. 1

    Simmesport, LA

    FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

    Setting up a family communications plan ahead of time will help make sure you and your family can connect as easily and quickly as possible.

  • Designate an individual outside of the state to serve as a family point of contact. (after a disaster, it's often easier to call out-of-state than within the affected area.)
  • Make sure that all family members know who this person is and how to contact him/her.
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    After a disaster or evacuation, all family members should make contact with the designated individual. Try choosing a certain time for everyone to check in.