⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued May 24 at 11:54AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana, including the following parishes, in south central Louisiana, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. 🛡 Action: Move to higher ground. Stay out of the attic - flood water can rise quickly and trap you. Avoid flood water - 6 inches can knock you down, 2 feet can float a car. Weather Now71°F / 22°C - ClearWind: 4 mph ENE | Humidity: 100% Air Quality: 28 (Good) ForecastMemorial Day: 84°F - Chance Showers And ThunderstormsMonday Night: 72°F - Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Tuesday: 85°F - Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Source: NWS |
Rural Emergency TipsKnow your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPSWeak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground. Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum) ResourcesRoads: LA 511Emergency: LA GOHSEP Health: LA Health Power: poweroutage.us Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211 FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) Weather: NWS Radar |
🎒 Emergency Kit
- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov