Emergency Preparedness & Response | Louisiana Department of Health

Emergency Preparedness & Response | Louisiana Department of Health
Emergency Preparedness & Response
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Emergency Preparedness & Response
Being that Louisiana is a high-risk state for emergency events and disasters, the Louisiana Department of Health actively partners with the Governor’s Office and the
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
to provide up-to-date safety information and preparedness resources to Louisiana residents before, during and after times of crisis.
Disasters and other traumatic events do more than just damage homes, businesses and communities. Small and large-scale events can have lasting emotional and psychological effects on Louisiana residents. For this reason, the Louisiana Department of Health advocates for and provides support to those in need as a result of an emergency, disaster or crisis.
In the event of a disaster, seniors and individuals with disabilities may need added assistance. Additionally, disasters can take a hefty toll on mental and emotional health - before, during and after.
LDH Programs and Resources
Bureau of Community Preparedness
The Bureau of Community Preparedness (BCP) uses an all-hazards approach to integrate state and local public health jurisdictions for response to public health threats.
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Safe Drinking Water Emergency Response
LDH's Safe Drinking Water Program ensures public safety from potential water contamination.
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Heat-Related Illnesses: Data Dashboard and Guidance
Find guidance for preventing heat-related illness (HRI) and view the HRI Data Dashboard.
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Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides eligible low-to-moderate-income households who do not normally receive SNAP benefits with help buying groceries due to lost income or damages following a disaster.
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Louisiana 988
Need emergency emotional support? Call, text, or chat online to connect to a Louisiana 988 specialist who can provide free, confidential support.
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Local and National Resources
Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)
“Get a Game Plan - Special Needs”
GOHSEP Emergency Preparedness Guide
Family Emergency Kit
Local Contact Information
State Shelter Information:
Text LASHELTER to 898211 or call 2-1-1
Orleans Updates:
Text NOLAREADY to 77295
For non-emergency resources, information and services, call 211 or visit
www.louisiana211.org
.
For travel-related information and road closures, call 511 or visit
www.511la.org
.
For emergencies, please call 911.
Louisiana Works
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Application for Assistance
Volunteer Louisiana
Burn Disaster Resources
American Burn Association:  Disaster Response
ASPR Trace
Radiological: Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN)
Emergency Preparedness Tips
Ahead of time, prepare:
Keep your prescriptions up to date.
Refill your medications as early as possible.
Ask your doctor for a copy of your current labs and an extra paper copy of all your prescriptions.
Prepare a list of important phone numbers:
Your medical providers
Your insurance
Your case manager
Make a list of pharmacies in your network and print it if you can.
At the beginning of hurricane season, contact your case manager for updated emergency preparedness information.
When you evacuate, take:
All your medications in their original bottles
An extra paper copy of all of your prescriptions
Copies of your medical information
Important phone number list
Doctor & clinic name & contact information
Insurance cards
Medical equipment and devices (such as dentures, crutches, prostheses, etc.)
Water and non-perishable food
Clothes, sleeping supplies, maps, cash
Your family members and pets
Generator and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety
During hurricanes or winter weather events, it's crucial to follow generator safety rules to prevent illness, injury, or death.
Fact Sheet 1
Fact Sheet 2
Frequently Asked Questions
For assistance with preparation, evacuation or relocation, call
1-866-783-5553
(toll-free) between 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m
For steps on how to put together a preparedness plan, visit
https://getagameplan.org
. Louisiana residents can also download the Get a Game Plan app to access emergency information on the go and prepare for potential emergencies.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development operates a trip planner that Louisiana residents can use to search road closures, construction, traffic and more. Visit
https://511la.org/#route
to plan your evacuation routes.
To report a chemical spill or release of a toxic substance, contact one of the following organizations.
Louisiana State Police:
1-225-925-6595
or
1-877-925-6595
(toll-free)
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality:
1-225-219-3640
National Response Center:
1-800-424-8802
Yes, the Louisiana Department of Health offers a number of
behavioral health resources
to Louisiana residents affected by disaster, as well as
tips and strategies for self-care, family care and disaster reaction
.
The Louisiana Department of Health Safe Drinking Water Program identifies infrastructure damage and the operating status of water utilities located in the affected areas. Information gathered is used to generate and report water outages and boil water advisories to the media, parish leaders, state agencies, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), critical customers (hospitals, dialysis centers, nursing homes, etc.) and the general public. For information on emergency reporting, boil advisories and water outages, click
here
.
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
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