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County Emergency Management Services and Shelters in Louisiana
Louisiana has the third longest coastline in the US, behind Alaska and Florida. It also is 3rd with regard to the highest number of hurricanes with fifty-six. But, with 13 coastal counties, each with a robust emergency management agency, residents have a great resource to help them and their pets stay safe in the event of a pending storm.
Louisiana has been hit by many major hurricanes including Camille, a category 5 storm that hit in 1969, Laura, a category 4 storm that hit in 2020, and Ida which was a category 4 that made landfall in 2021 with 150 mph winds. Because the Louisiana coast has a wide and shallow continental shelf, water can more easily surge and create widespread flooding and damage.
Find your County below and click on Local Emergency Info to go to their website for critical storm preparedness information and alerts in your area. You can also click on Shelter Info (if applicable) to find information and/or locations for Emergency Shelters for your pet.
Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
Description: The Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness states that its goal is to lead Cameron Parish and to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from all natural and man made emergencies and disasters. Their website offers information on Hurricane Evacuation Kits, Emergency Food and Water Preparation, Hurricane Tips, and a Plan for Pets, among other emergency topics.
Local Emergency InfoHomeland Security/Vermillion Parish Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security/Vermillion Parish Emergency Preparedness
Abbeville, LA 70510
County: Vermillion Parish
Abbeville, LA 70510
337-898-4308
County: Vermillion Parish
Description: The mission of the Vermillion Parish Emergency Preparedness is "to plan and prepare practicable response programs for the protection of life and property in the event of disasters. During disaster situations, to take immediate effective action to direct, mobilize, coordinate and determine utilization of local resources to support political subdivisions in the conduct of disaster operations to save lives, protect property, relieve human suffering, sustain survivors and repair essential facilities." Their site provides a host of pdfs that cover various topics including Evacuation, Shelter, and a Hurricane Plan.
Local Emergency Info
Description: The Iberia Parish Homeland Security / E-911 offers sign-ups for an Emergency Alert System that notifies residents of emergency situations. They also have Hurricane Safety Links for a Hurricane Survival Kit, an Iberia Parish Evacuation Map, Preparing Your Business for a Hurricane, and Pet and Livestock Preparation, among many others.
Local Emergency Info
Description: The Jefferson Parish Emergency Management website's mission statement is to "provide emergency management planning for Jefferson Parish Departments and agencies and overall emergency management coordination and guidance during major emergencies within the Parish and providing for the continued safety of the citizens and visitors to Jefferson Parish." It also provides a Hurricane Dashboard that covers Hurricane Preparation, Safety tips during and recovering from the storm, and Flood Preparedness Information. There is also a JP Aware video that encourages residents to be prepared by taking steps ahead of time to deal with any possible severe weather system.
Local Emergency InfoLafourche Parish Emergency Management Lafourche Parish Emergency Management
Mathews, LA 70375
County: Lafourche Parish
Mathews, LA 70375
985-532-8174
County: Lafourche Parish
Description: The Lafourche Parish Emergency Management webpage offers a 6 point mission statement that involves planning, coordination, and mobilization during all types of emergency. They also have a Hazard Mitigation Plan, a Hazards Preparedness Plan, and an Emergency Alert sign-up page so that residents can be notified about emergencies and other important community news.
Local Emergency InfoOrleans Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Orleans Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
New Orleans, LA 70112
County: Orleans Parish
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-658-4000
County: Orleans Parish
Description: The Orleans Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management covers the city of New Orleans so they have a lot on their plate. Their site links to Nola Ready which has a Plan for Emergencies, a Stay Connected page, a Supply page, Readiness Guides and an Update section that keeps residents informed about the latest weather and emergency alerts.
Local Emergency InfoPlaquemines Parish Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness Plaquemines Parish Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Email: [email protected]
County: Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
504-934-6460
Email: [email protected]
County: Plaquemines Parish
Description: The Plaquemines Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness goal is to provide its residents and businesses with all the necessary information to plan for an emergency and/or disaster of any kind. Their site covers Shelters & Special Needs (though there are no shelters available in Plaquemines Parish during a major storm), Emergency Planning, and Evacuation Guidelines. In addition, there are links to a Flood Map Alert, the National Weather Service, and the American Red Cross among others. They also have a sign-up for Plaquemines Parish Emergency Notification System (PPENS), which is a reverse 911 notification system.
Local Emergency Info Shelter InfoSt. Bernard Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Management St. Bernard Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Chalmette, LA 70043
504-278-4268
Email: [email protected]
County: St. Bernard Parish
Description: According to their website, the St. Bernard Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Planning takes a "Systematic Approach to coordinate the emergency services, (LE, Fire, EMS, Red Cross, State and Federal Resources, private-sector partners, and private nonprofits) by unifying all emergency services within the Parish to save lives and property." To that end their website provides a list of pick-up sites to be used during a hurricane evacuation as well as links to Everbridge Emergency Alerts, the Governors Office of HSEP, Hurricane Preparedness for Pets, and others.
Local Emergency InfoSt. John the Baptist Emergency Preparedness St. John the Baptist Emergency Preparedness
LaPlace, LA 70068
County: St. John the Baptist Parish
LaPlace, LA 70068
985-652-9569
County: St. John the Baptist Parish
Description: The St. John the Baptist Emergency Preparedness Hurricane page offers information on Emergency Supply Kits, a Plan for Pets, and Returning Home After a Hurricane. They also have a Hurricane Brochure that covers everything from Emergency Numbers, Emergency Alert apps, What to Do Before, During and After a Storm, information on the St. John Parish Animal Shelter, Business Preparation, Survival Kit List, and a Parish Assisted Evacuation Plan, to name just some of the topics.
Local Emergency Info Shelter InfoSt. Mary Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness St. Mary Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Franklin, LA 70538
Email: [email protected]
County: St. Mary County
Franklin, LA 70538
337-828-1960
Email: [email protected]
County: St. Mary County
Description: The St. Mary Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness webpage has information on Evacuation Routes, Local News, Radio and TV, Pick Up Points, Special Needs, Road Closures as well as sign-ups for the CodeRed Emergency Notification System.
Local Emergency InfoSt. Tammany Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness St. Tammany Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Covington, LA 70433
County: St. Tammany Parish
Covington, LA 70433
985-898-2359
County: St. Tammany Parish
Description: The St. Tammany Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness website's Mission Statement is to "develop, manage, coordinate and maintain a comprehensive and effective response to any natural or technological emergency that may occur and which poses a threat to lives and property in St Tammany Parish." They offer a sign-up for Alert St. Tammany, Local River Gauges, Evacuation Routes, Shelter in Place Criteria, and a Citizen's Emergency Preparedness & Safety Information Guide, among other resources.
Local Emergency InfoTangipahoa Parish Hurricane Resources Tangipahoa Parish Hurricane Resources
Amite City, LA 70422
985-748-3211
Email: [email protected]
County: Tangipahoa Parish
Description: The Tangipahoa Parish Hurricane Resources website provides information on Tropical Storm/Hurricane Resources, including a Tangipahoa Parish Road Closure Map, River Flood Storage Map, Tangi Alert Sign-up, and Hurricane Preparedness. They also have Tropical Updates that provide Weather Outlooks for the next upcoming 7 days.
Local Emergency Info Shelter InfoTerrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Terrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Gray, LA 70359
985-873-6357
Email: [email protected]
County: Terrebonne Parish
Description: The Terrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness website offers Emergency Alerts, sign-ups for a Terrebonne Alert app, a Terrebonne Parish Emergency Preparedness Guide, as well as emergency tips for Flooding, Hurricanes, Thunderstorms and Tornados.
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