Preparing for Hurricane Ida
As South Louisiana braces for Hurricane Ida, it's imperative that residents take action now to prepare for this storm. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center projects Ida to become a strong Category 4 hurricane at landfall Sunday, bringing a dangerous storm surge, along with heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding.
Be sure you have evacuation plans in place in the event that an evacuation order is issued for your area. Stock your household with water, non-perishable food items, first aid kits, flashlights, and other emergency supplies, and reinforce vulnerable parts of your home as much as possible. Please also check on your neighbors before the storm arrives.
As the track and severity of Ida may change, please follow the advice of your local officials, monitor your local news, and finalize your preparations today.
Click here for parish-by-parish sandbag locations in Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Jefferson, Plaquemines, Orleans, Tangipahoa, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. James Parishes.
Several local governments have issued mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Ida. Click here for specific information on those evacuation orders. This information may become outdated as the storm approaches, so always check with your local government to ensure you have the most up-to-date information for your community.
For real-time information on events affecting travel across the state, please monitor the Louisiana Department of Transportation website and Twitter page. You can also sign up for MyDOTD to stay updated on lane and road statuses, and other DOTD activities.
Below you will find parish-by-parish emergency management contact information:
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