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8726 2010-06-01 Troop L Be Prepared, Plan Ahead this Hurricane Season
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE


Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP L NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
June 1st, 2010
Be Prepared, Plan Ahead this Hurricane Season

Troop L- With the beginning of the 2010 Hurricane Season, Louisiana State Police Troop L urges 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 Troop L
Louisiana State Police
Office: (985) 893-6250
Nicholas.Manale@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org
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