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Jun 05, 2023

Hurricane season starts today, start preparing now

Photo courtesy of MGN LAFAYETTE, La. -- June 1st marks the start of Hurricane

Photo courtesy of MGN

LAFAYETTE, La. -- June 1st marks the start of Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Basin. Lafayette Consolidated Government has prepared a checklist to help avoid last-minute preparations.

DOWNLOAD THE 2023 LAFAYETTE UTILITIES SYSTEM HURRICANE HANDBOOK

Download a copy at https://www.lus.org/storm-central/. Copies can also be picked up at Lafayette City-Parish Hall located at 705 West University Avenue or at Lafayette Public Library locations.

KNOW YOUR EVACUATION ROUTE

Leaving from Lafayette Parish

http://www.lafayetteohsep.org/Pages/Lafayette-Hurricane-Evacuation-Routes

PREPARE A SUPPLY KIT

Basic Supplies Needed

Important Papers and Identification (store in waterproof container)

Prescriptions and Non-prescription Medications

First Aid Kit

Infants

Special Needs

Pets

ALERT NOTIFICATION APPS

Residents are encouraged to sign up for alerts through Connect Lafayette. This service will share important information and updates from Lafayette Consolidated Government. Alerts include both emergency and non-emergency announcements specific to areas where residents live, such as sandbag information, road closures, construction, public works projects, special events, and more.

Residents who live outside Lafayette Parish, but work in the parish, can opt-in to receive alerts as well.

Sign up at lafayettecityparish.bbcportal.com.

NOAA Weather Radar Live

Real-time radar images and severe weather alerts

Way to Geaux App

The app provides drivers with around the clock, real-time traffic notifications and road condition updates. Set your destination and the app will automatically send alerts to your smartphone while traveling on interstates, U.S., and state highways.

Alert FM App

ALERT FM aggregates state and local emergency alerts and messages, including National Weather Service warnings, evacuation information, and homeland security notices.

Red Cross Hurricane App

Monitor conditions, find help and let others know you are safe

STAY UP-TO-DATE DURING STORMS

During storms, stay up-to-date with road closures, curfews, sandbag information, etc., by visiting Lafayette Consolidated Government's website, www.lafayettela.gov, following Lafayette Consolidated Government's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/lafayetteconsolidatedgovernment, or by visiting the 311 Lafayette Portal, www.311lafayette.services.