FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Steele | [email protected] | 225-788-0095
BATON ROUGE (September 11, 2024) – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is urging everyone to stay weather aware and use caution as Hurricane Francine moves on land this evening.
“The window for storm preparations has closed,” said GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux. “We encourage everyone to stay in a safe location until the storm leaves the region. Even after Francine passes, stay off the roads as first responders, utility crews and others help with the recovery process. If you must travel, remember to check 511la.org for road closure information. Never drive on flooded roads.”
Here are other important updates-
Shelters
Residents needing shelter information should reach out to their local emergency preparedness office or call 2-1-1.
Foster Parent Support Line
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has opened a Foster Parent Support Line for Hurricane Francine. The toll-free, 24/7 support line can be reached at 1-833-788-1351.
Child Abuse Hotline
While state offices are closed, the DCFS child abuse and neglect reporting hotline remains open. That hotline number is 1-855-452-54377. (That’s 1-855-4LA- KIDS.
Find more updates related to Hurricane Francine at emergency.la.gov.
Please follow GOHSEP’s social media accounts on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn. The GOHSEP Get A Game Plan Podcast is another resource available to help you and your family prepare for any type emergency. You can download the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide and find other preparedness information at www.getagameplan.org. GOHSEP has also unveiled the updated Get A Game Plan App available at most App stores.
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