• Non-perishable food for one week
• 3 gallons of water per person
• Manual can opener
• Flashlight & extra batteries
• Matches or lighter for candles, grills, and gas stoves
• First Aid Kit
• Week’s supply of prescription medications
• Radio (battery operated or hand crank)
• Important family documents such as identification, immigration, financial, and insurance records
• Baby supplies for one week
• Cash, in case credit lines are down

• Sign up for the special needs registry if you need power for medical equipment.
  • NOLA Special Needs Registry
  • More info for NOLA Seniors and people with medical needs
• Fill your bathtub with water to clean and flush toilets.
• Turn your fridge to its lowest temperature.
• Charge electronic devices.
• Preserve cell phone battery life.
• Stay away from low-hanging or downed power lines.
• Prepare to safely use geneators outside the home in an open area. Get gasoline early and store in a safe place.

• Bring pets inside.
• Lock doors and windows. Close curtains and blinds.
• Stay inside until officials say otherwise.
• Call 911 in an emergency. Call 311 for information or to report non-emergency service requests like downed trees.
• Tune into local news and radio to get current updates from public officials.

Evacuation Checklist:

• Plan an evacuation location and route
• Pack clothes, personal items, chargers, and medications for one week
• Fill up gas tank
• Communicate with family and friends of your relocation
• Pack important documents and import copies to a digital drive
• Pack emergency cash
• Plan to take your pet or arrange indoor care for them
• Lock up your home

Important Documents:

• Vital records (birth, marriage, divorce certificate, adoption, child custody papers SS Card)
• Identification: Passport, driver’s license, green card
• Insurance Policies: homeowners, renters, auto, life, flood, appraisals, photos, and lists of valuable items
• Estate Planning: will, trust, power of attorney
• Health/dental insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, VA health benefits
• List of medications, immunizations, allergies, prescriptions, medical equipment and devices, pharmacy information

Emergency Preparedness
985-652-2222

Entergy Emergency and Power Outage
1-800-9Outage

To report flooding, water/sewerage, and health emergencies: Dial 9-1-1

Non-Emergency Info:
Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211

To report downed trees:
Dial 3-1-1

Weather:
Weather.gov

Road Info:
511LA.ORG OR DIAL 5-1-1

State Police:
LSP.ORG or 800-469-4828

Find open shelters:
Text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362

Get a GamePlan
https://getagameplan.org/resources/get-a-game-plan-app/

Alert FM
https://www.alertfm.com/

511- DOTD
https://511la.org/about/freeapps

FEMA
http://fema.gov/smartphone-app

Health Vault
http://HealthVault.com

• Call 211
• For statewide information, text LASHELTER to 898-211.
• New Orleans residents should call 311 or text DELTA to 888777.

• The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) provides eligible low-to moderate-income households who do not receive SNAP benefits with help buying groceries due to lost income or damages following a disaster.
• Louisiana residents can pre-register for DSNAP at www.dcfs.la.gov/dsnap or by calling 1-888-524-3578. Pre-register now, and be ready to apply if DSNAP is approved for your parish.
• For up-to-date information about DSNAP, text LADSNAP to 898-211 or go to www.dcfs.la.gov/dsnap.
• Current SNAP recipients are not eligible for DSNAP and should not pre-register. Find more about SNAP disaster assistance at www.dcfs.la.gov/snapstorms.