Dear Friend,

Tropical Storm Karen is expected to make landfall Saturday night bringing heavy winds and rain. I want you to know that, despite the current federal government shutdown, I have been assured that all federal personnel responsible for disaster preparation and recovery are ready to support us this weekend and with any recovery needs following the storm. Previously-furloughed federal employees necessary to serve functions that protect life and property have been recalled so that the Gulf Coast region isn't left vulnerable in our time of need.
 
My top priority is to provide as much information as possible to ensure that Louisianans are equipped with the necessary tools and resources to support and prepare your families, homes and businesses.

Please reference this list of emergency contacts for disaster preparedness and recovery efforts. 

Important Emergency Contacts

Federal Contacts:

National Weather Service Forecast Office
(New Orleans/Baton Rouge) – (504) 522-7330

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
(800) 621-3362

U.S. Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213

Medicare
1-800-633-4227

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
(800) 827-1000

State Contacts:

Louisiana State Police
(225) 925-6325 or *LSP from any cell phone

Louisiana State Police Road Closure Hotline
(800) 469-4828

Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)
(225) 925-7500

Local Contacts:

City of New Orleans Non-Emergency Hotline
Dial 311

Jefferson Parish Emergency Management
(504) 349-5360

Jefferson Parish Streets
504-838-1150
 
Jefferson Parish Office of Emergency Management
(504) 349-5360

Baton Rouge Office of Homeland Security
(225) 389-2100

West Baton Rouge Office of Emergency Preparedness
(225) 346-1577

St. John Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
(985) 652-2222

St. James Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
(225) 562-2364

Iberville Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
(225) 687-5140

St. Charles Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
(985) 783-5050

Assumption Parish Office of Homeland Security and  Emergency Preparedness
(985) 369-7386

Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and  Emergency Preparedness
(225) 621-8360

Entergy
1-800-ENTERGY ((800) 368-3749)
Power Outages: (800) 9OUTAGE (800) 968-8243)

Other Important Contacts:

American Red Cross
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Shelter Locator: http://www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter

American National Property and Casualty Company (ANPAC)
1-800-333-2860

Liberty Bank
1-800-883-3943

State Farm
1-800-782-8332

Over the next few days, I will be working with federal, state, and local officials to ensure you have the resources you and your family need. Please also tune in on Twitter and Facebook as I work diligently to keep you informed of news addressing services, weather, and overall short-term and long-term recovery efforts.