Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30. The following tips can help you plan and be better prepared.
Storm Preparation
Plan for any storm that may come your way. You’ll need enough supplies and nonperishable foods to last your family for an extended period. Our Hurricane Prep Flyer 2024 includes tips and checklists to better prepare.
Locals Helping Locals
Helping our neighbors in need is our number one priority in times of crisis. We work directly with disaster relief services and our local food banks during and after storms. We donate emergency supplies, drinking water, groceries and food, and provide ways for you to help those affected by natural disasters, both in store and online.
E-Gift Card
Send an e-gift card to family or friends affected by a storm, hurricane or natural disaster.
Emergency Contact Numbers
- How to Prepare: 1-800-BE-READY
- Emergency/Fire/EMS/Police: 911
- Evacuation Assistance: 911
- Download: LA Gameplan APP
Emergency Preparedness Information
Preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/
Louisiana
DOTD: https://www.511la.org/
LA Emergency: https://www.emergency.louisiana.gov/
Homeland Security & Emergency: https://gohsep.la.gov/
Mississippi
DOTD: https://www.mdottraffic.com/
MS Emergency Management: https://www.msema.org/be-prepared/hurricanes/
Homeland Security: https://www.homelandsecurity.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Alabama
DOTD: https://algotraffic.com/
AL Emergency Management: https://ema.alabama.gov/
Elderly or Disabled
Elderly or Disabled and in need of help in the event of a disaster: Register with Council on Aging — multi state contacts for Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
Pet Friendly
For a list of pet friendly establishments by state visit: GoPetFriendly.com
