■ Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties ■ Wrench or pliers ■ Manual can opener ■ Local maps ■ Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery Source: getagameplan.org GENERATOR SAFETY TIPS ■ Never run a generator indoors. ■ Avoid garages and enclosed spaces. ■ Use heavy-duty out- door-rated extension cords. ■ Don’t plug a generator directly into your ■ Install a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector. ■ Don’t overload it. ■ Have it inspected regularly. DON’T FORGET THE PETS! Officials strongly urge fam- ilies to include animals in every emergency plan. Cre- ate and practice a full evac- uation plan that includes pets, ensuring everyone knows exactly where they will go and what supplies will be needed ahead of time. A pet emergency home outlet. ■ Keep it dry. ■ Store fuel safely. ■ Turn it off before refueling. kit should be prepared in advance and stored in a waterproof, easy-to-carry container with essentials such as food, water, med- ications, medical records, leashes, carriers, and
comfort items, along with updated identification like microchips and ID tags. It’s also important to identi- fy pet-friendly shelters, hotels, or trusted friends and family who can take in animals if evacuation is necessary, and to keep a list of those options in the kit. STAY SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT In Baton Rouge, summer temperatures frequently climb into the 90s, and high humidity can make conditions feel even more dangerous. Extreme heat occurs when high tempera- tures persist for several days, forcing the body to work harder to regulate its temperature and increas- ing the risk of heat-related illness, especially for older adults, young children, and those with chronic health conditions. Officials advise families to take heat warnings seriously by staying in air-conditioned spaces whenever possi- ble, avoiding strenuous outdoor activity, and drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. It’s also important to check on neighbors and family members, recognize the early signs of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, and never leave children, adults, or pets inside a parked vehicle. Cooling centers, libraries, and other public buildings
can provide relief when home cooling isn’t available.
American Red Cross – Louisiana Region redcross.org East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Alerts (EBR Ready) brla.gov/64/ emergency-alert FEMA Flood Map Service Center msc.fema.gov/portal/ home HELPFUL RESOURCES
Get a Game Plan getagameplan.org
Louisiana 211 (United Way) Dial 2-1-1 Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) emergency.louisiana.gov National Weather Service (New Orleans/ Baton Rouge Office) weather.gov Red Stick Ready App (MOHSEP) apps.apple.com
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