Baton Rouge – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is working with other State and Local agencies as Tropical Storm Edouard makes travels west along the Louisiana coast. GOHSEP has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and has representatives from select state agencies on hand who can assist parishes that need assistance.

“GOHSEP has been tracking this storm since Friday evening and has had a series of conference calls with parishes that could be impacted by this storm. GOHSEP is also in constant communication with the National Weather Service. We would also like to take this opportunity to remind people to be prepared in the event a storm hits,” said Mark Cooper, GOHSEP Director.

Several parishes including Cameron, Calcasieu and Vermillion are filing for a State of Emergency Declaration as a precautionary measure. 

Cameron Parish is ordering a voluntary evacuation in the lower portion of the parish. It is recommended for those who live in travel trailers and mobile homes because of the potential for high winds.

Calcasieu Parish officials say they are prepared to assist in sheltering those who evacuate.