emergency preparedness - West Baton Rouge Local Emergency

Dear WBR Residents,
West Baton Rouge Parish is pleased
provide this emergency guide book to
you.
You will find this guide to be a convenient
and useful source of emergency
awareness and preparedness
information. Being aware of the risks
our parishes face and knowing how
to respond to an emergency situation
greatly reduces the threat of injury and
loss of life.
We encourage you to take time to review
this guide, become familiar with its
contents and share the information with
your family.
This publication is made possible by the
financial support of the following:
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
G U I D E
B O O K
EMERGENCY 9-1-1 SYSTEM
YOUR DIRECT EMERGENCY HOTLINE
WHAT IS 9-1-l AND WHEN SHOULD I USE IT?
9-1-1 is an emergency telephone number that provides
IMMEDIATE and DIRECT access to FIRE, POLICE and
MEDICAL SERVICES. It should be used to help save a life,
report a fire, or report a crime IN PROGRESS.
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU REMAIN ON THE LINE
AFTER 9-1-1 ANSWERS?
When the 9-1-1 dispatcher answers your call you should stay on
the line to give valuable information.
You may be asked to describe the situation (i.e. what you see,
what you hear, and/or what you smell.) If it is a medical problem,
you may be asked to describe the patient’s condition and assist
with life saving steps until emergency services arrive.
DON’T HANG UP! You will be directed to do so if the 9-1-1
operator feels you are in danger.
IF YOU HANG UP YOU COULD BE BREAKING YOUR ONLY
LINK WITH THE HELP YOU NEED.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET HELP FROM 9-1-1 IF A
CALLER IS UNABLE TO SPEAK ENGLISH OR UNABLE
TO SPEAK AT ALL?
YES. 9-1-1 has a feature that displays the address and telephone
number of where the call is coming from if the caller cannot
communicate verbally or cannot hear.
WHAT IF YOU ARE CALLING FROM A PAY PHONE?
To call 9-1-1 from a pay phone, you need only dial the number.
9-1-1 calls from pay phones are free.
If you are calling from a pay phone and the emergency is at
another location, be sure to advise the 9-1-1 dispatcher.
9-1-1 IS FOR TRUE EMERGENCIES.
Using 9-1-1 for non-emergency calls ties up the system and
reduces response time.
IMPORTANT!!
Any person using 9-1-1 falsely can be sentenced to 6 months
in jail and a maximum fine of $500. Parents are held liable for
juvenile offenders.
HURRICANES
REMEMBER, THE FIRST PERSON RESPONSIBLE
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND WELL BEING IS YOU
SO PREPARE EARLY TO EVACUATE IN CASE
THE NEED ARISES.
HURRICANE SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS ON JUNE 1
AND LASTS UNTIL NOVEMBER 30.
Tropical Depression
An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined
circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph (33 knots)
or less.
Tropical Storm
An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined
circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph (34 63 knots).
WHAT IS A HURRICANE?
Hurricane
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone - the general term for
all circulating weather systems over tropical waters. Hurricane
winds rotate in a counterclockwise direction around the center of
the storm, which is called the level where the winds are nearly
calm. Winds in an intense hurricane may exceed 150 mph with
gusts to 200 mph just outside of the storm’s center. Hurricane
force winds may extend 100 miles from the center with gale force
winds (39 mph or higher) extending outward 250 miles. Bands
of very intense thunderstorms spiral outward from the eye of the
hurricane for several hundred miles producing torrential rain, and
occasionally spawning tornados when the hurricane moves over
land. Tropical cyclones are classified as follows:
An intense tropical weather system with a well defined circulation
and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher.
Hurricanes have been classified into five categories according to
their central pressure, wind speed, and storm surge: a Category
1 hurricane being the weakest and a Category 5 hurricane
the strongest. By using a disaster potential scale it is easier to
compare different hurricanes and also communicate the hazards
associated with an approaching hurricane to the public.
Tropical Disturbance
Organized thunderstorm activity in the tropics and subtropics, not
associated with a front, maintaining its identity for 24 hours or
more.
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SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE
Category
1
2
3
4
5
Pressure
(millibar)
980 or more
965-979
945-964
920-944
less than 920
Sustained Winds
(mph)
74-95
96-110
111-130
131-155
greater than 155
Damage
Minimal
Moderate
Extensive
Extreme
Catastrophic
HURRICANES
SAFFIR-SIMPSON DAMAGE SCALE AS ADAPTED TO
LOUISIANA
Category 1 - Minimal Damage - No significant wind damage
to well constructed buildings. Some damage is done to poorly
constructed signs. Wind damage primarily occurs to mobile
homes, shrubbery, trees, and foliage. Low lying roads are
inundated by storm surge. Minor pier damage occurs.
Category 2 - Moderate Damage - Some roofing material,
doors, windows of homes and businesses are damaged by
winds. Considerable wind damage done to mobile homes and
vegetation. Low lying roads are inundated by storm surge.
Considerable damage done by storm surge and wave action
to piers. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break their
moorings.
Category 3 - Extensive Damage - Winds cause structural
damage to homes and utility buildings with a minor amount of
curtainwall failure. Mobile homes are destroyed. Storm surge
flooding destroys many smaller buildings while large buildings
are damaged by floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than
10 feet above mean sea level is flooded.
Category 4 - Extreme Damage - More extensive curtainwall
failures with some complete roof failure on homes. Major damage
to lower floors of homes and businesses from storm surge
flooding. Terrain continuously lower that 15 feet above mean sea
level is flooded.
Category 5 - Catastrophic Damage - Complete roof failure of
many homes and businesses. Complete structural failure of many
small buildings. Major storm surge flooding to areas lower than
20 feet above mean sea level.
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
Tropical Storm Watch
Issued when a tropical storm or tropical storm conditions pose a
threat in the specified watch area within 36 hours.
Tropical Storm Warning
Issued when tropical storm conditions with sustained wind
speeds of 39 mph to 73 mph are expected in the specified
warning area within 24 hours.
Hurricane Watch
Issued for a specified area when there is a threat of hurricane
conditions within 24 to 36 hours.
Hurricane Warning
Issued when hurricane conditions are expected in the specified
warning area within 24 hours or less. Hurricane conditions
include winds of 74 mph or higher.
Inland High Wind Warning for Hurricane Force Winds
Issued when hurricane force winds, greater than 74 mph, are
expected to occur beyond the coastal area and outside of the
traditional hurricane warning area on the coast. Major hurricanes
typically produce hurricane force winds over inland areas.
WHEN IN A WATCH AREA
• Frequently monitor radio and TV (local and cable) for official
bulletins of the storm’s progress.
• Prepare to secure or store lawn furniture and other loose, light
weight objects such as garbage cans, garden tools, etc.
• Prepare to cover all windows and door openings with shutters
or other shielding material.
• If evacuating, leave early, preferably in the daylight.
• Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid
supplies, drinking water, and medications.
• Inspect and secure mobile home tie downs. Check local codes
for updates on the number of tie downs required per foot. Add
if needed.
• Have an extra supply of cash on hand and fuel/service family
vehicles.
WHEN IN A WARNING AREA
• Frequently monitor radio and TV (local and cable) for official
bulletins of the storm’s progress.
• Complete preparation activities, such as securing storm
shutters and storing loose objects.
• If evacuating, leave early, preferably in the daylight. Move to
an inland location. Stay with friends or relatives, at a low rise
hotel/motel, or go to a pre-designated shelter.
• Notify neighbors and a family member outside of the warning
area of your evacuation plans.
• Follow instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately
if told to do so.
• Put food and water out for a pet if you cannot take it with you.
Pets are typically not allowed in shelters.
• Leave mobile homes in any case.
EVACUATION PHASES
Voluntary/Precautionary This phase will concentrate on people
who are most vulnerable to the effects of hurricane winds and
water.
This phase will concentrate on all people who are at risk:
YOU ARE AT RISK IF YOU LIVE:
• In a manufactured home (i.e. mobile home, recreational
vehicle, etc.)
• In a low-lying area or flood prone area, or
• The hurricane is a Category 3 (slow moving) or any Category 4
or 5 storm.
Mandatory
This is the final and most serious phase of evacuation.
Authorities will put maximum emphasis on encouraging
evacuation and limiting entry into the risk area. Designated State
Evacuation Routes (see map on page 8) will be enhanced by
turning two outbound lanes into three wherever possible.
When the storm gets close to the risk area, evacuation routes will
be closed and any persons remaining in the area will be directed
to a Last Resort Refuge.
IF STAYING AT HOME
Only stay in a home if you have NOT been ordered to evacuate
by local officials. Stay inside a well constructed building. In
structures, such as a home, examine the building and plan in
advance what you will do if winds become strong. Strong winds
produce deadly missiles and structural failure.
• Know how to turn off utilities if told to do so by authorities. Post
a set of instructions that can be easily followed by others in the
family.
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HURRICANES
• Fill bathtub and large containers with water for sanitary
purposes.
• Insure that you have a battery operated radio, flashlights, extra
batteries, a supply of canned goods, and a non- electric can
opener.
• Remove objects from around your home that could become
dangerous wind-driven projectiles.
• Turn refrigerator to maximum cold and open only when
necessary.
• Freeze water to create ice. Insure adequate supply by storing
extra in large bags.
• Turn off propane tanks.
• Board up windows.
IF EVACUATING
When advised or ordered to evacuate:
• Stay calm.
• Fill your vehicle’s gas tank.
• Bring a disaster supply kit for each person (3-day water
supply, non-perishable food, a change of clothes and footwear,
blanket or sleeping bag, and a first-aid kit including prescription
medication).
• Take a battery-powered Weather Radio, portable radio, and
flashlight with extra batteries.
• Make sure you have an extra set of car keys, credit cards,
cash, and important papers.
• Bring special items for infants and elderly or disabled family
members.
• Remember to do the following: -Turn off all the lights,
household appliances, gas, heating, cooling, and ventilation
systems. -Leave the refrigerator and freezer on. -Secure your
home and make arrangements for pets. -Let others know when
you leave and where you go.
SHELTERING
Shelters have been designated throughout the State for use
during emergencies. The state is divided into Sectors A, B, and
C (see map). Shelters in Sector A will be used first, followed
by Sector B. Sector C will be reserved for the special needs
population, such as nursing home, home health care agencies,
and hospital patients. NOTE: Residents may either be ShelteredIn-Place or Evacuated, depending on the severity of the storm.
SHELTER
SECTORS
Sector A
Sector B
Sector C
POINTS OF DISTRIBUTION (PODs)
PODs are established by the West Baton Rouge Office of
Emergency Preparedness when they are deemed to be needed.
They are located in three areas of the parish, and supplies are
provided by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security within 72 hours
of notification. In an emergency, residents are expected to be
able to be self sufficient for a period of 72 hours. Once supplies
become available at the PODs, they should be used by only
those who need the supplies for life support, not those who are
not in need.
FAMILY DISASTER PLAN
Families should be prepared for all hazards that may affect their
area. Where will your family be when disaster strikes? They could
be anywhere - at work, at school or in the car. How will you find
each other? Will you know if your children are safe? Disasters
may force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you
to your home. What would you do if basic services - water, gas,
electricity or telephon - were cut off?
Follow these basic steps to develop a family disaster plan.
I) Gather information about hazards. Contact the National
Weather Service office, Emergency Preparedness Office, and
American Red Cross chapter. Find out what types of disasters
could occur. Be familiar with the Parish’s Emergency Alert
Systems and evacuation plans.
II) Meet with your family to create a plan. Discuss the
information you have gathered. Pick two places to meet: a spot
outside your home for an emergency, such as fire, and place
away from your neighborhood in case you can’t return home.
Choose an out-of-state friend as your “family check’ in contact”
for everyone to call if the family gets separated Discuss what you
would do if advised to evacuate.
III) Implement your plan. (1) Post emergency telephone
numbers by phones; (2) Install safety features in your home, such
as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers; (3) Inspect your home
for potential hazards (such as items thai can move, fall, break or
catch fire) and correct them; (4)
Have your family learn basic safety measures, such as CPR
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and first aid; how to use a fire extinguisher; and how and when
to turn off water, gas, and electricity in your home; (5) Teach
children how and when to call 9-1-1; (6) Keep enough supplies in
your home to meet your needs for at least three days. Assemble
a disaster supplies kit with items you may need in case of
an evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry
containers. Keep important family documents in a waterproof
container. Keep a smaller disaster supplies kit in the trunk of your
car.
IV) Practice and maintain your plan. Quiz your kids every
6 months so they remember what to do. Conduct fire and
emergency evacuation drills regularly. Replace stored water
every 3 months and stored food every 6 months, Test and/or
replace your fire extinguisher(s) according to manufacturer’s
instructions. Test your smoke detectors monthly and change the
batteries at least once a year.
A disaster supplies kit should include:
• A 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and
food that won’t spoil
• one change of clothing and footwear per person
• one blanket or sleeping bag per person
• a first-aid kit, including prescription medicines
• emergency tools, including a battery-powered NOAA Weather
Radio and a portable radio, flashlight and plenty of extra
batteries
• an extra set of car keys and a credit card or cash
• special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members.
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Shelters in all three parishes have been pre designated.
They are:
emergency shelters may be opened and as these shelters reach
capacity, others will be opened.
For West Baton Rouge Parish:
When an emergency occurs which requires the opening of
emergency shelters, the public will be advised which shelters are
to be opened by announcements over the Public Alert System.
Addis VFW Hall
Port Allen Community Center
Erwinville Community Center
Depending on the severity of the emergency, NOT ALL of
the shelters will necessarily be utilized. Initially, only a few
The remaining public schools, as well as other public-owned
buildings, are also available for use as additional shelters in case
the need arises.
FIRST AID TIPS
Actions immediately following injuries can save lives. Know
what to do!
CPR and first aid are often required in emergencies. Administer
CPR only if you are trained. Contact the American Red Cross,
American Heart Association or YMCA for information about
training.
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
1. Breathing and Circulation. Begin rescue breathing if the
victim is not breathing; begin CPR if there is no pulse and you
are trained.
2. Bleeding. Apply direct pressure to the wound and elevate it to
stop persistent bleeding.
3. Shock. Lay the victim on his/her back and give assurance.
Position the feet above the head. Monitor breathing and
circulation. If neck or spinal injuries are evident or suspected,
move the victim only if:
a. it is necessary to establish or maintain a vital function such
as breathing, or
b. it must be done to avoid further injury.
4. Chest Pain.
a. Help a conscious victim into a comfortable position with the
head raised. Loosen tight clothing.
b. Help the victim take prescribed medication if necessary.
c. If the victim loses consciousness and is not breathing,
proceed with the ABCs of rescue breathing. If victim has no
pulse, begin CPR if you are trained.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS
1. STAY CALM!
2. Seek Professional Medical Help. Have someone summon
professional help. Rescuers must not leave victims before
first aid is administered to relieve the crisis. (Exception: If you
are alone with an unconscious, unresponsive adult, call for
emergency professional help before beginning rescue breathing.)
3. Other Health Problems. Check the victim for emergency
medical ID tags and medications.
4. Food and Liquids. Never give food or liquids to victims who
are unconscious, semiconscious, nauseated or severely injured.
WHEN CALLING FOR MEDICAL HELP
1. Give the location. Mention a landmark at or near the scene to
help medics find it.
2. Give the facts. If feasible, give information about what
happened, the number of injured persons, first aid given, and
additional equipment needed.
[NOTE: If someone else places the call for help, confirm that the
call has been made.]
WHAT TO DO UNTIL HELP ARRIVES
Stopped Breathing
Administer the ABCs of Rescue Breathing as follows:
Determine Responsiveness
• If the victim appears unconscious, gently tap a shoulder and shout:
“Are you OK?”
• If no answer, yell for help from someone near. If alone, call
for emergency professional medical help, then proceed with
ABCs:
A is for AIRWAY
• Roll victim onto his/her back.
Don’t allow the body to twist.
• Open the airway by tilting the
head and lifting the chin.
• Look, listen, and feel for
breathing for 3 - 5 seconds.
• If none, continue.
B is for BREATHING
• Pinch victim’s nose. Put your
mouth over victim’s and make a
good seal.
• Give two (2) full breaths.
• Allow victim’s lungs to deflate between breaths.
C is for CIRCULATION
• Check the carotid pulse for 5 - 10 seconds.
• If there is a pulse but no breathing, give one (1) breath every
five (5) seconds until the victim revives.
• If there is no pulse, begin CPR if you are trained.
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SCHOOL EMERGENCIES
WEATHER EMERGENCIES
Every school should have a plan!
• Develop a severe weather action plan and have frequent drills.
• Each school should be inspected and tornado shelter areas
designated by a registered engineer or architect. Schools
should use interior rooms and hallways on the lowest floor and
away from windows.
• Those responsible for activating the plan should monitor
weather information from NOAA Weather Radio and local radio
and television.
• If the schools alarm system relies on electricity, have a
compressed air horn or megaphone to activate the alarm in
case of power failure.
• Make special provisions for disabled students and those in
portable classrooms.
• Make sure someone knows how to turn off electricity and gas
in the event the school is damaged.
• Keep children at school beyond regular hours if threatening
weather is expected. Children are safer at school than in a
bus or car. Students should not be sent home early if severe
weather is approaching.
• Lunches or assemblies in large rooms should be delayed if
severe weather is anticipated. Gymnasiums, cafeterias and
auditoriums offer no protection from tornado strength winds.
• Move students quickly into interior rooms or hallways on
the lowest floor. Have them assume the tornado protection
position (shown above).
• Hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions should develop
a similar plan.
CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES
• Do not go to your children’s school to pick them up. School
officials will take special care of your children.
• Do not try to call your children’s school. If there is an
emergency, the telephone lines will be needed for official
business.
• If necessary students will be evacuated to a shelter. If students
are evacuated they can be picked up from the shelter. The
location of the shelter will be given over the Public Alert
System. For a student to be picked up from the shelter the
parent will need to provide identification to the shelter workers
and sign the student out.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR PET OWNERS
Before an emergency develops it is important that you include a
plan of action for your pets. If your family must evacuate, you will
need to know ahead of time where your pet or pets will stay.
KNOW WHERE TO GO
None of the shelters in the parish area accept pets. You may
need to board your pet with a veterinarian in the event you have
to evacuate. Every family should keep a list of nearby shelters
and veterinarians in its emergency kit. Some hotels allow pets,
you should make a list of hotels that accept pets.
KEEP MEDICAL RECORDS ON HAND
Many kennels will not take pets without proof of vaccinations,
and, if a pet is injured or becomes ill during the storm, access to
medical records will help vets provide better care.
MAKE SURE PETS WEAR ID TAGS
If a pet becomes lost or escapes during the confusion of an
evacuation situation, proper identification will increase the
chances of a safe return home.
GET A PET CARRIER
An individual carrier for each pet in the family will make
transporting pets safe and give pets a felling of security. Make
sure the carrier is approved for airline travel.
CREATE A “PET PREPAREDNESS KIT”
The kit should contain medical records, bottles of water, extra
food, extra blankets, a soft muzzle, collars, leashes, a current
photo of your pet, a first-aid kit and a week’s supply of any
special medication and dosage instructions.
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LEAVING YOUR PET AT HOME
If you must leave your pet at home, make sure to confine your
pet in a safe, high area in your home, away from windows and
outside walls. Leave water in a sturdy, no-spill container and
at least a three day supply of dry food. You may want to leave
a visible note on the outside of your home listing what animals
are inside and where they are located. Also provide a telephone
number where you can be reached and also your veterinarian’s
number.
Never leave your pets together during a disaster even when they
are normally friendly. And never leave a pet chained or loose
outside.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
In the event a hurricane is approaching, you are reminded to
take proper precautions and prepare for possible extended
power outages. You should have a transistor radio and a supply
of batteries for emergency information. Flashlights, portable
lamps, canned goods that need no refrigeration and clean
containers for storing drinking water should be kept. A manual
can opener and Sterno (heat source in a can) should be kept as
well. After a hurricane or tornado has passed, beware of outdoor
hazards, such as downed trees and downed power lines. If you
see a downed power line, stay away from it and call your utility
company as soon as possible.
Following the disaster, utility crews will be working to restore
power as quickly and safely as possible. If your entire neighborhood is without power, chances are good that the utility
company already knows about it. You should contact your utility
company only if yours is the only home without power.
TORNADOES
WHAT IS A TORNADO?
A tornado is defined as a violently rotating column of air
extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. The most violent
tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind
speeds of 250 mph or more. Damage paths can be in excess
of one mile wide and 50 miles long. Once a tornado in Broken
Bow, Oklahoma carried a motel sign 30 miles and dropped it in
Arkansas!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
TORNADO WATCH: Tornadoes are possible in your area.
Remain alert for approaching storms.
TORNADO WARNING: A tornado has been sighted or indicated
by weather radar. If a tornado warning is issued for your area and
the sky becomes threatening, move to your pre-designated place
of safety.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH:
Severe thunderstorms are possible in your area.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING:
Severe thunderstorms are occurring.
Remember, tornadoes occasionally develop in areas in which
a severe thunderstorm watch or warning is in effect. Remain
alert to signs of an approaching tornado and seek shelter if
threatening conditions exist.
TORNADO SAFETY-WHAT YOU CAN DO
Before the storm:
• Develop a plan for you and your family for home, work, school
and when outdoors.
• Have frequent drills.
• Know the parish and keep a map nearby to follow storm
movement from weather bulletins.
• Have a NOAA Weather Radio with a warning alarm tone and a
battery backup to receive warnings.
• Listen to radio and television for information.
• If planning a trip outdoors, listen to the latest forecasts and
take necessary action if threatening weather is possible.
If a warning is issued or if threatening weather approaches:
• In a home or building, move to a pre-designated shelter.
• If an underground shelter is not available, move to an interior
room or hallway on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy
piece of furniture.
• Stay away from windows.
• Get out of automobiles.
• Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car; instead, leave it
immediately.
• If caught outside or in a vehicle, lie flat in a nearby ditch or
depression.
• Mobile homes, even if tied down, offer little protection from
tornadoes and should be abandoned.
Occasionally, tornadoes develop so rapidly that advance warning
is not possible. Remain alert for signs of an approaching
tornado. Flying debris from tornadoes causes most deaths and
injuries.
It’s up to you!
Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by
tornadoes despite advance warning. Some did not hear the
warning while others received the warning but did not believe
a tornado would actually affect them. The preparedness
information in this brochure, combined with timely severe weather
watches and warnings, could save your life in the event a tornado
threatens your area. After you have received the warning or
observed threatening skies, YOU must make the decision to seek
shelter before the storm arrives. It could be the most important
decision you will ever make.
Who’s most at risk?
• People in automobiles
• The elderly, very young and the physically or mentally
impaired.
• People in mobile homes.
• People who may not understand the warning due to a
language barrier.
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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
The Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) program
helps train people to be better
prepared to respond to emergency
situations in their communities.
When emergencies happen, CERT
members can give critical support
to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims
and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT
members can also help with non-emergency projects that help
improve the safety of the community.
What You’ll Learn:
• The types of hazards most likely to affect your home and
community
• The function of CERT and your role in the immediate response
• How to take steps to prepare for a disaster
• How to identify and reduce potential fire hazards in your home
and workplace
• How to work as a team to apply basic fire suppression
strategies, resources, and safety measures
to extinguish a burning liquid
• How to apply techniques for opening
airways, controlling bleeding and treating
shock
• How to conduct triage under
simulated conditions
• How to perform head-to-toe
assessments
• How to select and set up a
treatment area
• How to employ basic treatments for various wounds
• How to identify, plan and size-up requirements for potential
search and rescue situations
• How to use safe techniques for debris removal and victim
extrication
• The most common techniques for searching a structure
• Ways to protect rescuers during search and rescue
For more information, you may wish to contact
these agencies:
Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness
225-925-7500
http://www.Ioep.state.Ia.us/
Louisiana Capital Area Red Cross
800-256-4733
http://www.Icarc.org/
National Weather Service-Slidell Office
504-522-7330
http://www.srh.weather.gov/Iix/
US Army Corp of Engineers
504-862-2201
http ://www.mvn.usace.army mil/
Federal Emergency Management Agency
800-621-FEMA (3362)
http://www.fema.gov
EVACUATION ROUTES
HURRICANE
EVACUATION
ROUTE
For Information
Tune Radio to
1150 AM/WJBO
102.5 FM/WFMF
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FLOODING
WHEN FLOODING IS PREDICTED FOR YOUR AREA
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Check TV and radio often for official bulletins.
Fuel car.
Check mobile home tiedowns.
Adjust moorings on watercraft or move to safer shelter.
Stock up on canned provisions.
Check supplies of special medicines and drugs.
Check batteries for radio and flashlights.
Secure lawn furniture and other loose material outdoors.
Elevate lawn equipment and machinery.
Inventory flood protection supplies and equipment.
WHEN A FLOOD WARNING IS ISSUED
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Stay tuned to TV and radio for official bulletins.
Move valuables to upper floors or attic.
Raise appliances above predicted flood levels.
Bring in pets.
Fill containers with several days’ supply of drinking water.
Use the phone only for emergencies.
Implement a flood protection plan (sandbagging, wrapping,
closing levee gaps).
STAY OR LEAVE
When a flood threatens your area, you will have to make
the decision to either evacuate or stay safely at home.
IF LOCAL AUTHORITIES RECOMMEND
EVACUATION, YOU SHOULD LEAVE!
If you decide to leave, follow this advice:
• Leave early - in daylight if possible.
• Shut off water and electricity at main stations.
• Take small valuables and papers, but travel light.
• Provide for animals and pets that shelters will not take.
• Lock your house.
• Use recommended evacuation routes to carefully drive to safe
shelter.
• Avoid driving through standing or flowing water.
DURING THE FLOOD EVENT
To minimize damage to property and loss of life, the National
Weather Service will issue a FLASH FLOOD WATCH. Local
flooding can be expected within 12-24 hours. A FLOOD
WARNING is issued for the river when flood waters are expected
to exceed flood stage at any point on the river. In the Amite
Basin, flood warnings may be issued 24-60 hours in advance of
the crest. For your own well being and that of others, please take
flooding very seriously.
• Stay tuned to the TV and radio for information and official
instructions.
• Stay out of disaster areas.
• Do not drink tap water until it has been determined to be safe.
• Do not attempt to travel until roads have been declared open.
• Drive carefully along debris-filled streets. Roads may be undermined and may collapse under weight.
• Stay clear of any downed or low hanging power lines, and report them to the power company.
• Report broken sewers or water mains.
• Be exceptionally careful to prevent fires.
DO NOT USE THE TELEPHONE, EXCEPT FOR
EMERGENCIES.
• Check with neighbors to see if help is needed.
• When cooking without gas or electricity, good ventilation is
extremely important. Bottled gas burners or several candles
taped together are safe and efficient for cooking. NEVER burn
charcoal indoors. Always have a fire extinguisher handy.
• Always follow manufacturers recommendations for ventilation.
RETURNING TO YOUR FLOOD DAMAGED HOME
USE EXTREME CAUTION!
• Before entering a damaged building, check for structural damage and possible imminent collapse.
• When entering a damaged building, do not use an open flame as a light source.
• Be sure children are safe and in good hands.
• Keep chemicals used for disinfecting and poisons used for insect and rodent control out of the reach of children.
• Wear protective clothing and rubber gloves when cleaning.
• Disconnect main electrical switches and circuits. Remove
covers from all outlets and fuses or multi-breaker boxes. When
dry, spray outlets and boxes with contact cleaner/lubricant.
• Check refrigerated foods for spoilage if power has been off during the event.
DRINKING WATER AFTER FLOODING
In case of localized flooding, please call the WBR Parish Health
Unit for information regarding safety actions for your private water
well.
West Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit 225-342-7252
PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Flood Plain Management Available
Information on the 100-Year Base Flood Evaluations and Flood
Zone Determinations can be obtained from:
West Baton Rouge Parish Community Development Office
225-336-2434
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PUBLIC ALERT SYSTEM
The Parish of West Baton Rougehas a public alert system to
make the citizens of the parish aware of emergencies. In the
event that there is an emergency you should tune to channel 2 or
9 on your television or turn on your radio to a broadcast station.
You should stay off of the telephone during an emergency
2.Cable television programming can be overridden to deliver an
emergency message on Cox cable.
3.For those residents that live in the Riverbend Ten Mile
Emergency Planning Zone there are sirens to alert residents of
an emergency at Riverbend. The Riverbend sirens are tested
the first Wednesday of every month.
4.For residents who lives in Addis, Dow has a siren to notify the
residents of emergencies.
In West Baton Rouge Parish
1.The telephone ring down system can be activated to deliver an
emergency message.
LOUISIANA EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
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2. North East AM 540 / FM 101.9 KNOE
Ruston AM 1490 KRUS / FM 107.5 KXKZ
3. Alexandria AM 580 / FM 96.9 KZMZ
Alexandria AM 970 KSYL / FM 93.1 KQID
4. Lake Charles AM 1470 KLCL / FM 99.5 KHLA
5. Lafayette AM 1330 KVOL / FM 99.9 KTDY
Crowley FM 102.9 KAJN
6. Baton Rouge AM 1150 WJBO /
FM 102.5 WFMF
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7. New Orleans AM 870 WWL / FM
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LOCAL NEWS MEDIA
Parish Radio Stations
1610 & 1620 AM
Radio Stations
WJBO
WFMF
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1150 AM
102.5 FM
Baton Rouge Television Stations
WAFB
WBRZ
WVLA
WGMB
Channel 9
Channel 2
Channel 33
Channel 44
CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES
WHAT TO DO IN A CHEMICAL EMERGENCY
TO REPORT A CHEMICAL / HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INCIDENT DIAL 9-1-1
FOR YOUR PROTECTION
Nearly every community in the United States should be
prepared in case a chemical emergency occurs. These types of
emergencies can result from incidents that occur at a wide variety
of places including chemical facilities, commercial businesses,
pipelines, farms, and also during transportation.
WHAT TO DO IF I RECEIVE A MESSAGE
FROM THE PUBLIC ALERT SYSTEM?
SHELTER IN PLACE
Shelter-In-Place is a precaution aimed to keep you and your
family safe while you remain in your house, school, or business.
This is not the same thing as going to an evacuation shelter in
case of a storm. Shelter-In-Place means going to an interior room
inside your own house, school, or business.
YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO EVACUATE UNLESS
ORDERED TO DO SO BY LOCAL OFFICIALS.
When alerted by the Public Alert System, follow these six
steps to Shelter-In-Place:
STEP 1: GO INSIDE
Immediately go inside a building such as your house, school, or
business. An interior room without windows is preferred. Even a
vehicle can provide some protection if there is no building near
you. If your children are at school or a day care center, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN. The teachers are
trained to protect your children and will follow the Shelter-InPlace procedures.
STEP 2: CLOSE ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS
Make sure you close and lock all doors and windows. Locking
makes a better seal. Place damp towels or sheets at the bottom
of doors and windows to help seal them off. You may also cover
windows with plastic sheeting and seal cracks around the doors
and windows with duct tape.
STEP 3: TURN OFF FANS, AIR CONDITIONERS, AND
HEATERS
Turn off attic and ceiling fans, heaters, and air conditioners.
Close all air vents and ventilation systems to prevent outside air
from coming in. If you have a fireplace, check the damper and
close it ONLY IF there is no fire in the fireplace.
STEP 4: TURN ON A RADIO AND CABLE TV
Turn on a radio and any cable TV station for further information
or instructions regarding the chemical emergency.
STEP 5: STAY OFF THE PHONE
Do not use the phone unless absolutely necessary because
emergency personnel may call to give specific instructions on
what to do.
DO NOT CALL 911 UNLESS YOU ARE REPORTING AN
EMERGENCY
STEP 6: STAY INSIDE UNTIL GIVEN THE ALL CLEAR
You need to stay inside until you receive an “ALL CLEAR”
message. Stay tuned to the radio and television until the
“ALL CLEAR” message is broadcast. When the “ALL CLEAR”
message is given, you may resume your normal activities.
You may want to open all doors and windows, and turn on
ventilation systems to air out the house, school, or business.
Now that you know what to do in case of a chemical emergency,
you should review and practice these steps at your house,
school, or business.
Being prepared is the key to protecting yourself, your children,
and co-workers.
EVACUATION
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE TOLD TO EVACUATE?
In the unlikely event that you are told to evacuate as the result
of a chemical emergency, you should move as soon as possible
to the location designated by local officials and follow these
procedures.
• Stay as calm as you can.
• Gather and pack only what you and your family will need the
most. Try to include: 1) extra clothing 2) eyeglasses, dentures,
prescription drugs, other important medicines, and a first aid kit
3) baby supplies 4) portable radio and flashlights 5) checkbook
and credit cards 6) driver’s license or identification
• Remember as you leave to do the following: 1) Turn off the
lights, appliances, and heating, cooling, or ventilation systems
2) Leave your refrigerator/freezer on 3) Lock your house
• Use only one vehicle for your family. If you have room, please check to see if any neighbors need a ride.
• Keep your car windows and air vents closed. Listen to the radio
• Do not use your telephone unless it if a life-threatening situation.
• Drive safely
For more Information on Chemical Emergencies contact
your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
West Baton Rouge Parish Local Emergency
Planning Committee
P0 Box 757
Port Allen, LA 70767
225-346-1577
http://wbrlepc.net
Can you ever be...
too prepared?
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PIPELINE SAFETY
IF YOU LIVE OR WORK NEAR A PIPELINE
How can you tell where a pipeline is located?
Since pipelines are buried underground, line markers like the
ones shown here are used to indicate their approximate location
along the route. The markers can be found where a pipeline
intersects a street, highway or railroad.
The markers display the material transported in the line, the
name of the pipeline operator, and a telephone num- ber where
the operator can be reached in the event of an emergency.
Painted Metal
or Plastic Post
Right-of-way
Markers
Aerial Marker Casing Vent
Pipe
It is a federal crime to remove or deface a pipeline marker
sign.
Pipeline marker signs such as those pictured above are important
to public safety. They are so important, in fact, that Congress in
1988 passed a law making it a federal crime to willfully deface,
damage, remove or destroy any pipeline sign or right-of-way
marker that is required by federal law.
Are markers always placed on top of the pipeline?
Markers indicate the general location of a pipeline. They cannot
be relied upon to indicate the exact position of the pipeline they
mark. Also, the pipeline may not follow a straight course between
markers. And, while markers are helpful in locating pipelines,
they are limited in the information they provide. They provide no
information, for example, on the depth or number of pipelines in
the vicinity.
How can you recognize a pipeline leak?
Sight, sound and smell are helpful in detecting pipeline leaks.
• A spot of dead vegetation in an otherwise green location may
indicate a slow leak.
• Flames (if the leak has ignited).
Listen for:
• A roaring or hissing sound.
Smell for:
• A pungent odor, sometimes like “rotten eggs.”
• A gasoline-type odor.
What should you do if you suspect a leak?
Your first concern should be for your personal safety and
that of those around you.
• Leave the leak area immediately.
• Avoid driving into vapor clouds.
• Avoid direct contact with the escaping gas or liquids.
• Avoid creating sparks or other sources of heat which could
cause the escaping liquids or vapor to ignite and burn. If you
find yourself in an area where you suspect hydrocarbon vapors
are present, do not light a match, start an engine or even
switch on an electric light.
• Call 9-1-1.
• Notify the pipeline operator.
Pipeline contents can vary greatly.
• Pipelines carry both gaseous and liquid materials.
• Many liquids form gaseous vapor clouds when released.
• Many pipelines contain colorless and odorless products.
• Some pipeline gases are lighter than air and will rise.
• Other heavier-than-air gases and liquids will stay near the
ground and collect in low spots.
• All petroleum -gases and liquids are flammable.
• Any pipeline leak can be potentially dangerous.
The State of Louisiana’s ONE-CALL Excavators and
homeowners should use the One-Call before starting any digging
projects on or near any pipelines. These projects include fences,
flagpoles, landscaping, storage buildings, foundations, swimming
pools, ground clearing, deep plowing, laying underground pipe or
wiring, or any other “digging” projects.
Look for:
• Crude oil or liquid petroleum products on the ground.
• A dense white cloud or fog.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
• Dial 9-1-1 for a fire emergency.
• Test your smoke detector once a month.
• Change smoke detector batteries when you change your clocks in the Spring and Fall.
• If your smoke detector is more than 10 years old, play it safe and replace it.
• When purchasing a fire extinguisher, make sure it is labeled for the class of fire you intend to extinguish.
• Plan and practice fire drills in your house.
• Check electrical wiring in your home. Fix any frayed extension
cords, exposed wires or loose plugs.
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• When a fire strikes:
(1) Alert others by shouting “FIRE”.
(2) Walk in a crouched position and escape through the
nearest exit.
(3) Don’t waste time dressing.
(4) Don’t try to gather valuables.
(5) Never open a hot door.
(6) If possible, place a wet cloth over your nose and mouth.
(7) Close all doors behind you.
(8) Meet at a pre-established location outside your home.
(9) Dial 9-1-1 from a neighbor’s telephone.
(10) NEVER GO BACK INTO A BURNING HOUSE!
POISON, DRUGS & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Louisiana Poison Control Center
1-800-256-9822
POISONS AND DRUGS
In order to save valuable time and provide life saving
information, contact the Louisiana Poison Control Center
located at the University of Louisiana - Monroe for
information on poisons and drugs. Their toll free number
is 1-800-256-9822.
BIOTERRORISM
Getting ready to respond to a bioterrorism threat involves a lot
of the same action steps - for example, keeping a reasonable
amount of extra food and water at home in case you need it - as
preparing for many other kinds of emergencies.
There are a few additional steps families can take, however,
to be “bio-prepared.” Here’s a quick list of specific things your
family can do to be ready for public health-related emergencies
including bioterrorism events:
•Arm yourself and your family with accurate, timely healthrelated information.
•Get the facts about any special health concerns you or your
loved ones might have. Keep this information in a safe place,
so anyone in your family can find and share that information
quickly with medical workers and health care professionals if
the need arises.
•Talk with your children and elderly or infirm relatives to share
your knowledge with them so they will feel more secure and
more confident about your family’s ability to safely respond to
any kind of emergency that might occur.
•Check emergency preparedness steps your family has already
taken to make sure they are appropriate for health-related as
well as weather-related threats. For example, a larger supply
of food and water may be needed because it may take several
days or even weeks before a disease outbreak can be safely
contained.
•Use a “common sense” approach to help your family be “bioprepared.” Would your family need to seal off windows or vents
to prevent a chemical or biological agent from entering your
home? Probably not. And there’s no need whatsoever to keep
windows and other entry points sealed off all the time, just as
there’s no need to leave windows boarded up for the entire
hurricane season. If your family would feel safer being prepared
for that kind of protection, though, you’ll want to consider what
kind of materials you would need, and how your family would
work together to accomplish that task. And, consider: What
would happen to your outdoor animals? How will you care for
indoor pets if you can’t allow them to go outside for an extended
period of time?
•Be connected to your community so you can be informed. Find
out where you and your family can get accurate information
during an emergency. Know the “right” sources for emergency
information - the parish health units, your local emergency
preparedness or sheriffs office, and local TV and radio stations.
Be ready to pay special attention to alerts from those offices
and services during emergency situations.
•Stay “calm, cool and collected” before, during and after an
emergency. Fancy technology, armies of doctors, nor dramatic
newspaper headlines are our most important resources.
You are. Your careful, calm and effective response during
an emergency will allow public health officials to move in
quickly and take whatever steps are necessary to ensure your
continuing health and safety and that of your family, friends and
neighbors. Be prepared to work with them if the need arises.
Shelter in Place
Take One Step
at a Time
Go Inside
Close all windows & doors
Turn off AC & heater
Tune to local TV & radio
Stay off the phones
Stay inside until
“All Clear” is given
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For More Information contact the
West Baton Rouge Parish Office of Homeland Security/
Emergency Preparedness
(225) 346-1577
www.wbrlepc.net
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HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY SYSTEM
The Homeland Security
Advisory System was
designed to provide a
comprehensive means to
disseminate information
regarding the risk of terrorist
acts to federal, state, and
local authorities and to the
American people. This system
provides warnings in the form
of a set of graduated “Threat
Conditions” that increase
as the risk of the threat
increases.
There are five threat conditions, each identified by a
description and corresponding
color.
The greater the risk of a terrorist attack, the higher the threat
condition. Risk includes both the probability of an attack occurring
and its potential gravity.
The Attorney General, in consultation with the Assistant to the
President for Homeland Security, assigns the threat conditions.
These threat conditions may be assigned for the entire nation,
or they may be sel for a particular geographic area or industrial
sector.
Threat Conditions and Associated
Protective Measures
There is always a risk of a terrorist threat. Each threat condition
assigns a level of alert appropriate to the increasing risk of
terrorist attacks. Beneath each threat condition are some
suggested protective measures that the public can take.
❏ Develop a more detailed household communication plan;
❏ Apartment residents should discuss with building managers
steps to be taken during an emergency; and
❏ People with special needs should discuss their emergency
plans with friends, family or employers.
Elevated Condition (Yellow)
An Elevated Condition is declared when there is a significant
risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the measures taken in the
previous threat conditions, members of the public can:
❏ Be observant of any suspicious activity and report it to
authorities;
❏ Contact neighbors to discuss their plans and needs;
❏ Check with school officials to determine their plans for an
emergency and procedures to reunite children with parents
and caregivers; and
❏ Update the household communication plan.
High Condition (Orange)
A High Condition is declared when there is a high risk of terrorist
attacks. In addition to the measures taken in the previous threat
conditions, members of the public can:
❏ Review preparedness measures (including evacuation and
sheltering) for potential terrorist actions including chemical,
biological, and radiological attacks;
❏ Avoid high profile or symbolic locations; and
❏ Exercise caution when traveling.
Severe Condition (Red)
Low Condition (Green)
This condition is declared when there is a low risk of terrorist
attacks. Members of the public:
❏ Can develop a household disaster plan and assemble a
disaster supply kit. (See “Emergency Planning and Disaster
Supplies Kit” brochures).
Guarded Condition (Blue)
This condition is declared when there is a general risk of terrorist
attacks. In addition to the actions taken for the previous threat
condition, members of the public can:
❏ Update their disaster supply kit;
❏ Review their household disaster plan;
❏ Hold a household meeting to discuss what members would
do and how they would communicate in the event of an
incident;
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A Severe Condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist attacks.
Under most circumstances, the protective measures for a Severe
Condition are not intended to he sustained for substantial periods
of time. In addition to the protective measures in the previous
threat conditions, members of the public can:
❏ Avoid public gathering places such as sports arenas, holiday
gatherings, or other high risk locations;
❏ Follow official instructions about restrictions to normal
activities;
❏ Contact employer to determine status of work; Listen to the
radio and TV for possible advisories or warnings; and
❏ Prepare to take protective actions such as sheltering-inplace or evacuation if instructed to do so by pullic officials.
WEST NILE VIRUS
The West Nile virus naturally infects many different species
of birds and can be spread to humans and other animals by
mosquito bites. Efforts to help protect people from West Nile
infection have included educational campaigns, environmental
monitoring of bird populations and mosquito control programs.
Be a partner in the fight against West Nile by following these
simple steps to protect your family:
• Wear mosquito repellent with DEET.
• Avoid being outdoors during peak mosquito activity periods
(around dawn and dusk).
• Cover up with long sleeves and long pants when you are
outside.
• Report dead birds to parish health officials at your local health
unit.
• Prevent mosquitoes from entering your home by keeping
window screens in good repair.
• Educate yourself by visiting the West Nile-related web page,
http:ioph.dhh.stateia.us/infectiousdisease/westnile
You can prevent mosquitoes by getting rid of standing
water...
• Empty, remove, cover, or turn upside down any receptacle
that would hold water - particularly old bottles, jars, tin cans,
buckets, drums, old tires, plastic wading pools, and other
containers.
• Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets.
• Move house cooler drain hoses frequently.
• Make sure air conditioner condensation moisture drains away.
• Connect open waste-water drains to a sewage system, or
construct separate sump or leach lines.
• Keep downspouts and gutters cleared of debris and drain flat
roofs.
• Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito eating fish.
• Change water or scrub vases holding flowers or cuttings twice
each week - or grow cuttings in sand.
• Change water in bird baths twice weekly.
• Screen rain barrels and openings to water tanks or cisterns
and empty watering pans beneath plants.
• Fill holes in trees with sand or mortar, or drain or spray them
as required.
• Fill or drain low areas on your property that hold water for
longer than 4 to 7 days.
NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Homeland Security..................................... (225) 346-1577
Sheriffs Office............................................. (225) 343-9234
Acadian Ambulance................................... 511
Fire............................................................... (225) 346-5676
Addis Police Dept....................................... (225) 687-2222
Brusly Police Dept...................................... (225) 749-2970
Port Allen Police Dept................................ (225) 343-5525
State Police................................................. (225) 754-8500
Poison Control............................................ (800) 222-1222
Child Protection Hotline............................. (225) 687-4373
Coast Guard’............................................... (225) 298-5400
E.O.C............................................................ (225) 346-1577
Non-Emergency Dispatch Center............. (225) 490-8599
OTHER AGENCIES
For more information, you may wish to
contact these agencies:
Louisiana Office of Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
225-925-7500 http://www.Ioep.state.Ia.us
Louisiana Capital Area Red Cross
800-256-4733 http://www.Icarc.org
National Weather Service-Slidell Office
504-522-7330 http://www.srh.weather.govtlix
US Army Corp of Engineers
504-862-2201 http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil
Federal Emergency Management Agency
800-621-FEMA (3362) http://www.fema.gov
Note to Residents:
If you have a suggestion for improvement of the next edition
of the Emergency Preparedness Guide, please call any of the
offices below. We would appreciate hearing from you.
West Baton Rouge Parish Office
of Homeland Security/
Emergency Preparedness/9-1-1
P.O. Box 757
Port Allen, LA 70767
225-346-1577
http://www.wbrlepc.net
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HURRICANE WATCH: Hurricane may
threaten within 36 hours.
• Be prepared to take action if a warning is
issued.
• Keep informed of the storm’s progress
HURRICANE WARNING: Hurricane expected to strike
within 24 hours.
• Leave beach front and low-lying areas
• Leave mobile homes for more substantial shelter
• Stay in your home if it is sturdy, on high ground, and
not near the beach, but if you are asked to leave by
authorities-GO
• Stay tuned to radio, NOAA weather Radio, or television for
hurricane advisories and safety information
STORM NAME DATE
TIME LATITUDE
LONGITUDE
SPEED
HURRICANE TRACKING MAP
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