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6746 2011-06-01 Statewide Be Prepared, Plan Ahead this Hurricane Season
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE


Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent
Patrol Region I – News Release

For Immediate Release
June 1st, 2011

Be Prepared, Plan Ahead this Hurricane Season

With the beginning of the 2011 Hurricane Season, Troopers urge the citizens of South Louisiana to be prepared, plan ahead, and have a game plan in place before the arrival of a potentially dangerous storm.

Know the meaning and the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning
  • Hurricane Watch: conditions are possible in the specified area of the watch, usually within 36 hours.
  • Hurricane Warning: conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning, usually within 24 hours.

If Parish or State Officials tell you to evacuate:
  • Leave as soon as possible. Contraflow is the evacuation of last resort! If advised to evacuate, do so immediately!
  • Make a Family Communications Plan. Tell someone outside the storm area where you are going.
  • Take emergency supplies, warm protective clothing, and blankets/sleeping bags to shelter.
  • Protect your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and water.

During a Hurricane or Tropical Storm Watch or Warning:
  • Listen to radio/television for storm progress reports
  • Check emergency supplies
  • Fuel your car
  • Board up windows and secure outdoor furniture
  • Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings
  • Store drinking water
  • Review evacuation plan

After a Storm:
  • Stay tuned to local radio or television for information from your local or state officials.
  • Return home only after state or local authorities advise that it is safe to do so.


There are several websites that can assist you in planning: www.getagameplan.org and www.lsp.org or you can visit your local parish websites for information. To report stalled vehicles or unsafe roadway conditions, you may dial *LSP (*577) from your cellular phone to reach the State Police office closest to you. For road closure information, motorists can dial 511 or visit www.511LA.org

Contact Information:
TFC Nick Manale
Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop L
Office: (985) 893-6250
Nicholas.Manale@dps.la.gov

TFC Russell G. Graham II Trooper Melissa Matey
Public Affairs Unit Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop A Louisiana State Police – Troop B
Office: (225) 754-8524 Office: (504) 471-2780
russell.graham@dps.la.gov melissa.matey@dps.la.gov

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