LCG provides hurricane preparedness tips

Hurricane season has officially started. Compared to the past three years’ above- normal season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a 40 percent chance of a near-normal 2023 season. The best time to prepare is now, not the last minute.

DOWNLOAD THE 2023 LAFAYETTE UTILITIES SYSTEM HURRICANE HANDBOOK

KNOW YOUR EVACUATION ROUTE

http://www.lafayetteohsep.org/Pages/Lafayette-Hurricane-Evacuation-Routes [lafayetteohsep.org]

PREPARE A SUPPLY KIT

Basic Supplies Needed

Important Papers and Identification (store in waterproof container)

Prescriptions and Non-prescription Medications

First Aid Kit

Infants

Special Needs

Pets

ALERT NOTIFICATION APPS

Residents are encouraged to sign up for alerts through Connect Lafayette. This service will share important information and updates from Lafayette Consolidated Government. Alerts include both emergency and non-emergency announcements specific to areas where residents live, such as sandbag information, road closures, construction, public works projects, special events, and more.

Residents who live outside Lafayette Parish, but work in the parish, can opt-in to receive alerts as well.

Real-time radar images and severe weather alerts

The app provides drivers with around the clock, real-time traffic notifications and road condition updates. Set your destination and the app will automatically send alerts to your smartphone while traveling on interstates, U.S., and state highways.

ALERT FM aggregates state and local emergency alerts and messages, including National Weather Service warnings, evacuation information, and homeland security notices.

Monitor conditions, find help and let others know you are safe

STAY UP-TO-DATE DURING STORMS

During storms, stay up-to-date with road closures, curfews, sandbag information, etc., by visiting Lafayette Consolidated Government’s website, www.lafayettela.gov [lafayettela.gov], following Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/lafayetteconsolidatedgovernment [facebook.com], or by visiting the 311 Lafayette Portal, www.311lafayette.services [311lafayette.services].