FEMA ASSISTANCE INFO LINK 

http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45629

Ø 2009 Hurricane Evacuation Guide

http://www.wdsu.com/download/2008/0529/16427085.pdf

Ø City of New Orleans Emergency Preparedness Site

http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/Portal46/portal.aspx

Ø City Evacuation Pick-Up Locations

The New Orleans City Assisted Evacuation Plan lists the following evacuation pick-up locations:

Senior Center Locations
Arthur Mondy Center, 1111 Newton Avenue, Algiers
Kingsley House, 1600 Constance Street, Lower Garden District
Mater Dolorosa, 1226 S. Carrollton Ave., Carrollton

General Population
Smith Library Bus Stop, 6300 Canal Blvd., Lakeview
Palmer Park, S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton, West Carrollton
McCain High School, 5712 S. Claiborne Ave., Broadmoor
Lyons Community Center, 624 Louisiana Ave., Irish Channel
Dryades YMCA, 1924 Philip Street, Central City
Warren Easton High School, 3019 Canal Street, Treme
Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Rampart, 7th Ward
O. Perry Walker High School, 2832 General Meyer, Algiers
Stallings Community Center, 4300 St. Claude, Bywater
Sanchez Center, Caitlin and North Claiborne, Lower 9th Ward
Gentilly Mall Parking Lot, Chef Menteur and Press Drive, Gentilly
Walgreen’s, Lake Forest and Read Boulevard, New Orleans East
Mary Queen of Vietnam, 14001 Dwyer, New Orleans East

Ø Emergency Phone Numbers

             Important Phone Numbers

·  Emergencies: 911

·  Non-emergency information and referrals: 211

·  Entergy: 1-800-ENTERGY

·  Power Outages: 1-800-9OUTAGE

·  State Police Road Closure Hotline: 1-800-469-4828

·  La. Office Of Homeland Security: 1-800-256-7036

·  La. Department of Transportation: 225-379-1100

Ø Hurricane Survival Checklist

Build Up 2-Week Supply Of Emergency Items

Have a two week supply of each item for every person in your home.

Water

• 18 ½ gallons of water per person (½ gallon for drinking, 2 gallons for bathing)
• Store water in clean plastic containers

Food

Purchase foods that require no refrigeration and little preparation, such as:

• Ready-to-eat canned food
• Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water)
• Snacks: cookies, cereals, etc.
• Soft drinks, instant coffee, tea
• Lots of ice (you can freeze your water supply)

For Baby

• Formula, bottles, powdered milk, jarred baby foods
• Diapers, moist towelettes and special medications

Pets

• Newspapers or cat litter
• Moist canned foods (to preserve water)
• Plastic sheets to cover floor of pet's room

Medicine

• First aid kit
• Rubbing alcohol
• Aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever, antacid
• Extra prescription medication (especially for heart problems and diabetes)
• Ask your physician how to store prescription medication

Personal Items

• Toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo
• Personal and feminine hygiene products
• Denture needs, contact lenses and an extra pair of eyeglasses
• Sun protection, insect repellent

Other Supplies

• Battery-operated radio, flashlights, non-electric can opener, extra batteries
• Charcoal, waterproof matches, extra propane gas for grills (Use grills outside only!)
• ABC-rated fire extinguisher in a small canister
• Portable cooler
• Plenty of absorbent towels, plastic trash bags
• Wind-up or battery-operated clock
• Tarp or sheet plastic, duct tape, hammer and nails for temporary roof repairs
• Cleaning supplies such as chlorine bleach
• Aluminum foil, paper napkins and plates, plastic cups
• Can of spray paint (can be used to identify your home by insurance adjusters in case it's damaged)
• At least one change of clothing per person, sturdy shoes, hat and work gloves
• Pillows and blankets or sleeping bags

Survival Kits

http://www.wholesalesurvivalkits.com/index.php