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In an emergency call 911 first!
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911 not available? Need Rescue? CALL YOUR PARISH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
APPLY FOR DISASTER FOOD STAMPS:
Scheduled to begin issuing September 10. Pre-apply NOW!
If you are a food stamp recipient you do not need to apply.
PHONE #S FOR PARISH EOC Offices:
NEED HELP EVACUATING? Call your Parish Emergency Operations Center (EOC) (see list above).
NEED TO FIND AN OPEN SHELTER? Call 211 or call your Local Parish EOC (see list above).
NEED ROAD CLOSURE INFO? 511 OR 511.LA.ORG OR 888-ROAD-511
NEED FLOOD/WEATHER INFO? DOWNLOAD "Alert FM" to smart phone; fix settings for alerts for your area.
GENERATOR SAFETY
HOW TO CONTACT 911 IF YOU HAVE A HEARING DISABILITY:
If you have a severe speech, language, or hearing disability:
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When you dial 9-1-1, tap space bar to indicate TDD call.
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Store a writing pad and pencils to communicate with others.
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Keep a flashlight handy to signal whereabouts to other people and for illumination to aid in communication.
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Remind friends that you cannot completely hear warnings or emergency instructions. Ask them to be your source of emergency information as it comes over their radio.
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If you have a hearing ear dog, be aware that the dog may become confused or disoriented in an emergency. Store extra food, water and supplies for your dog.
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Medicaid & Healthy La Contacts
HEALTHY LOUISIANA Customer Service:
1-888-342-6207 or WWW.Healthy.la.gov
HEALTHY LOUISIANA Enrollment:
1-855-229-6848