Hurricane Information

Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Contact Numbers

Parish Director Number/Email
Allen John Richer 337-300-9032/eltonfire@centurytel.net
Beauregard Ken Harlow 337-463-3282 ext.1129/bpoep@beau.org
Calcasieu Dick Gremillion 337-721-3800/dgremillion@cppj.net
Cameron Clifton Hebert 337-775-7048/cameron_oep@camtel.net
Jeff Davis Ricky Edwards 337-821-2100/sheriff@jeffdavis.net


Safety with Electricity

When a hurricane is approaching people have a lot to consider. One important safety precaution involves electricity. Entergy has a list of electric safety tips for what to do before and after a storm. Before the hurricane season begins meet with your family and make sure everyone knows these safety tips.
Before a storm:
• Turn your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest settings because they will keep your food fresh longer if you lose power during the storm.
• Unplug other appliances and electronic equipment.
• If it looks as though water may enter your home, it’s a good idea to open the main breaker in your electrical breaker box in order to cut off power.
• If you own a swimming pool, turn off all pumps and filters. If not, water from the approaching storm could damage them.
After the storm:
• Never attempt to plug in or use an electrical appliance or device while standing in water or on a damp surface.
• If water was in your home, for safety reasons, you should have your electrical wiring inspected by a qualified electrician as quickly as possible.
• Electric motors that get wet should be thoroughly checked by an electrician or certified repairman before being reconnected to a power source.
• Keep freezer and refrigerator doors closed while you are without power. Food should stay good in a full freezer for about two days and for about six hours in your refrigerator.
• Once power is restored, check frozen food immediately. If the food is still firm in the center and contains ice crystals, it can be safely refrozen. If it has thawed, but is still cold to the touch, you should cook it before refreezing it. Foods that have reached room temperature should be discarded.
The safety tips were provided by Entergy for more information call 1-800-368-3749.

The Louisiana Emergency Alert System Tune in to these radio stations to stay informed as you evacuate.

New Orleans - AM 870/WWL - FM 101.9/WLMG
Lake Charles - AM 1470/KLCL - FM 99.5/KHLA
Lafayette - AM 1330/KVOL - FM 99.9/KTDY
Crowley - FM 102.9/KAJN
Baton Rouge - AM 1150/WJBO - FM 102.5/WFMF
Houma-FM 107.5 KCIL- FM 106.3 KXOR

Alexandria - FM 93.1/KQID - AM970/KSYL
Alexandria - AM 580/FM 96.9 - KZMZ
Northeast - AM 540/FM 101.9 - KNOE
Shreveport - AM 1130/FM 94.5 - KWKH
Ruston - FM 107.5 KXKZ - AM 1490/KRUS
Radio Stations to change over to during evacuation if you leave the state.
Mississippi
MS Public Broadcasting 88.1-91.3 FM WRJW 1320 AM (Picayune)
WZKX 107.9 FM (Gulfport) WQRZ 103.5 FM (Kiln)

Texas
KTRH 740 AM (Houston) KQXY 94.1 FM (Beaumont)
KLAT 1010 AM Espanola (Houston) KLVI 560 AM (Beaumont)
KUHF 88.7 FM (Houston) KOGT 1600 AM (Orange)


Hurricane Names for 2009
Here are the hurricane names for 2009. When the winds from tropical storms reach 39 mph (34 kts), they will be given one of these names.

Ana
Bill
Claudette
Danny
Erika
Fred
Grace
Henri
Ida
Joaquin
Kate
Larry
Mindy
Nicholas
Odette
Peter
Rose
Sam
Teresa
Victor
Wanda