Hurricane Preparedness

Make a Plan

Now is the time to get prepared.

• Decide whether to evacuate or shelter in place before the storm. In the event of a mandatory evacuation, all residents and visitors must evacuate. 
• Connect with your support network of neighbors, friends, and relatives who can assist you in an emergency.
• Inform your family and friends of your plan and determine how you will maintain contact with one another.
• Designate someone in your support network to keep an extra key to your home, access your emergency supplies and medication, and to check in on you.
• Stay in touch, stay informed. Listen to your radio or TV and keep aware of changes in a storm. Sign up for NOLA Ready Emergency Alerts. Text NOLAREADY to 77295 or visit ready.nola.gov for more options.
• Consider whether you can safely manage on your own during and after a storm. 
• If you have a service animal or pet, make a pet evacuation kit that includes: a carrier, copies of vaccination records, ID tag, collar, leash, bowls, medications, food, manual can opener, and a photo of your pet. Small pets (20 pounds or less) that fit in a carrier on your lap are permitted on RTA buses. If you have a larger pet (greater than 20 pounds), contact 311 for special assistance from RTA and Louisiana SPCA. 
• Don’t wait to make your plan. Visit getagameplan.org and ready.nola.gov to prepare your home and family for hurricane season.