Members of the public should continue to monitor local news outlets for weather updates and follow guidance from local officials. The Governor’s office will also share updates about severe weather and also COVID-19 through its texting system. People may opt-in by texting IDA to 67283 and sign up for phone calls by going to Smart911. For information on road closures, please visit 511la.org.

HURRICANE IDA RESOURCES

For general information, contact 211.

For local emergency resources, contact your local Parish OHSEP office:http://gohsep.la.gov/ABOUT/PARISHPA

For preparedness tips and information, visit getagameplan.org.

The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness can be found here: https://gohsep.la.gov/.  

For comprehensive emergency preparedness and response information, visit emergency.la.gov

ALL EMERGENCIES AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO 911. 

Travel and Road Information: 

For up-to-date travel and roadway information, visit 511la.org. 

Press Conferences  

For an archive on the Governor's press conferences having to do with the storms, click here.

para las traducciones en Español de las conferencias de prensa del gobernador, haz click aquí.

Important State Agencies  

GOHSEP

Department of Health

CPRA

Department of Children and Family Services

State Police

News

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