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Be Prepared for Hurricane Evacuations


Pre-Hurricane Preparation



Councilmembers Willard-Lewis and Hedge-Morrell discuss the effects of Hurricane Gustav during an interview on Geraldo-at-Large.

  • Make copies of all important documents and keep them together in a waterproof package:
    • Government-issued IDs for every family member
    • Social Security card
    • pet identification tags/vaccination records
    • proof of residence
    • insurance policies
    • tax records
    • current paycheck stub
    • birth and marriage certificates
    • property deeds
    • wills
    • debit/credit cards
    • checks
    • most recent bank account statements
    • medication refill information



Councilmembers Fielkow and Head discuss city-wide damages from Hurricane Gustav in an interview with WWL.

  • Make an emergency supplies kit:
    • battery-operated radio
    • flashlights/lanterns
    • extra batteries
    • bedding (pillows, blankets, etc.)
    • 3 gallons of water per person
    • at least 3 days of non-perishable food
    • first aid kit
    • tools (non-electric can opener, cooking utensils, scissors, etc.)
    • sanitation items (toilet paper, bleach, plastic bags, etc.)
    • clothing
    • hygiene items (deodorant, feminine supplies, soap, etc.)
    • baby supplies
    • pet supplies
    • entertainment (cards, books, board games, etc.)
 



Councilmembers Willard-Lewis, Fielkow and Clarkson survey water overtopping the levees of the Industrial Canal during Hurricane Gustav.

In the Event a Hurricane Warning is Issued

Home Preparations:

  • Protect all windows with shutters or plywood.
  • Anchor loose outdoor items (lawn chairs, BBQ pit, potted plants, etc.).
  • Fill disposable containers with water.
  • Clean bathtubs and fill with tap water for bathing and flushing toilets.
  • Place valuables in waterproof containers.

No evacuation ordered:

  • Gather your emergency supplies kit and important documents packet.
  • Relay your evacuation plans to an emergency contact.
  • Fill up your car's gas tank.
  • Have enough cash on hand.
  • Keep a battery-powered radio handy.



Councilmembers hold a press conference with the mayor and other key officials to update citizens on the city's status in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.

Evacuation is ordered:

  • Shut off water and electricity.
  • Pack emergency supplies kit and important documents packet.
  • Pack all prescription medications.
  • Relay your evacuation plans to an emergency contact.
  • Lock all doors and windows of your home upon evacuating.



Councilmembers give details on their city-wide ride-arounds during Hurricane Gustav in an interview with WDSU.

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Links of interest:
New Orleans Emergency 911
National Hurricane Center
Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
City of New Orleans



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