EMERGENCY EVENT: Tropical Storm Cindy - June 2017

Press Release:

• GOHSEP Continues Operations in Response to Tropical Storm Cindy
  BATON ROUGE (June 21, 2017): The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) continues 24/7 operations in the state emergency operations center as the threat of Tropical Storm Cindy continues. Cindy is expected to make landfall near the Louisiana/Texas border early Thursday morning. There have been isolated tornado warnings issued in Louisiana by the National Weather Service (NWS) and several bands of rain have impacted the state. The potential for more rain and severe weather still exists.
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• La. Guard prepares for Tropical Storm Cindy response
  NEW ORLEANS (June 21, 2017): Heavy rain and strong winds can lead to tornadoes and flooding. August flood survivors living in temporary housing and residences should take precautions before, during and after inclement weather.
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• Disaster Distress Helpline

• FEMA: Flood Survivors in Temporary Housing Can Minimize Severe Weather Risks
  BATON ROUGE (June 20, 2017): Heavy rain and strong winds can lead to tornadoes and flooding. August flood survivors living in temporary housing and residences should take precautions before, during and after inclement weather.
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• State Preps for Tropical Storm Cindy
  BATON ROUGE (June 20, 2017): The southern part of Louisiana is bracing for the potential effects of heavy rains due to Tropical Storm Cindy making its way through the Gulf of Mexico.
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• Gov. Edwards and State Officials Preparing for Potential Impact of Tropical Storm Cindy
  BATON ROUGE (June 20, 2017): Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards received the latest updates on Tropical Storm Cindy in the Gulf of Mexico from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the National Weather Service (NWS).
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• As storm approaches, protect tax records & financial documents
  BATON ROUGE (June 20, 2017): With tropical storm warnings in effect for parts of the state, the Louisiana Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to protect their tax records and other financial documents from flood damage and other weather-related threats.
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• State Officials Monitoring Tropical Development in the Gulf of Mexico Governor Encourages Citizens to Get A Game Plan
  BATON ROUGE (June 19, 2017): Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards took part in briefings with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the National Weather Service (NWS) as they closely monitor the area of low pressure, Invest 93L, in the Gulf of Mexico. Participating in the call were state agencies, parish officials and first responders.
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• Prepare for Tropical System Invest 93L
  BATON ROUGE (June 19, 2017): Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said livestock owners along the Louisiana coast should be ready in the event of flooding that may occur from an approaching tropical system from the Gulf.
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• National Hurricane Center Monitoring Two Areas of Low Pressure in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean
  BATON ROUGE (June 18, 2017): The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) urges everyone to be aware of two areas of low pressure for possible tropical development.
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ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION

PROCLAMATIONS

• PROCLAMATION NUMBER 78 JBE 2017: STATE OF EMERGENCY - Tropical Storm CINDY

SHELTER INFORMATION

For shelter information contact your Parish OHSEP.

STATE OFFICES CLOSURE INFORMATION

State employees should be aware of the following phone numbers to call, which will be updated with information regarding office closures: 1.800.360.9660 or 225.342.0498.

PREPAREDNESS + SAFETY TIPS

• For preparedness tips visit: www.GetAGameplan.org
• Do not walk through flowing water, as drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet;
• Do not drive your car through a flooded area, as it does not take much water to carry away a vehicle. Do not drive around road barriers, because you do not know if the road of a bridge has been washed out;
• Stay away from power lines and electrical wires, as electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to your utility company.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION SOURCES:

Click the hyperlinks below for important information
For lists of flood alerts across the state from the National Weather Service: click here
For contact information for local Office of Emergency Preparedness: click here
For regular updates through social media: facebook,   twitter
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