• Water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation) • Food (at least a three- day supply of non- perishable food) • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert • Flashlight • First aid kit • Extra batteries • Whistle • Dust mask • Plastic sheeting and duct tape • 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 enclosed spaces. • Use heavy-duty out door-rated extension cords. • Don’t plug a generator directly into your home outlet.Keep it dry. Store fuel safely. • Turn it off before refueling. generator indoors. • Avoid garages and • Install a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector. • Don’t overload it. • Have it inspected regularly. Don’t Forget the Pets!
Officials strongly urge families to include animals in every emergency plan. Create and practice a full evacuation plan that includes pets, ensuring everyone knows exactly where they will go and what supplies will be needed ahead of time. A pet emergency kit should be prepared in advance and stored in a waterproof, easy-to-carry container with essentials such as food, water, medications, medical records, leashes, carriers, and comfort items, along with updated identi- fication like microchips and ID tags. It’s also important to identify pet-friendly shelters, hotels, or trusted friends and family who can take in animals if evacu- ation is necessary, and to keep a list of those options in the kit. Stay Safe in Extreme Heat Extreme heat occurs when high temperatures persist for several days, forcing the body to work harder to regulate its temperature and increasing 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 possible, avoiding strenuous out- door activity, and drinking plenty of fluids to pre-
vent 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 in- side a parked vehicle. Cool- ing centers, libraries, and other public buildings can provide relief when home cooling isn’t available. Helpful Resources American Red Cross – Louisiana Region redcross.org City of New Orleans Emergency Alerts (NOLA Ready) ready.nola.gov/alerts FEMA Flood Map Service Center msc.fema.gov/portal/ home 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
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