Baton Rouge – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is urging people to take precaution as the state experiences snow and ice conditions.

Freezing rain can cause road conditions to become slick and very dangerous causing accidents. Be aware of falling tree limbs weighed down by heavy ice. Those tree limbs can block roads and tear down power lines.

As with hurricane preparedness, GOHSEP urges Louisiana residents to have ample emergency supplies such as extra food and water, flashlights and batteries and a portable weather radio. An emergency heating source is also advised in the event power goes out.

For more information, visit getagameplan.org.

Media Contacts:

Veronica Mosgrove, GOHSEP
225-573-3718 / 225-358-5667
vmosgrove@OHSEP.louisiana.gov