PREPARE A SUPPLY KIT NOW

It’s hurricane season. No one want to hear the words …”has formed in the Gulf of Mexico”, but this is the time to prepare before a storm hits. Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expect an above-normal hurricane season, with up to 21 named storms and as many as 10 hurricanes. The time to prepare is now.

Preparing now will save time and anxiety later. Prepare needed supplies ahead of time for you and your family. Hurricane season ends November 30th

Important Papers and Identification (store in waterproof container)

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.

Real-time radar images and severe weather alerts

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

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

SANDBAGS LOCATIONS OPEN YEAR ROUND

These locations are self-bagging; bring shovel and manpower.

Please note that sand bag locations within all municipalities will be announced ahead of a storm.

HOW TO 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, www.facebook.com/lafayetteconsolidatedgovernment, or by visiting the 311 Lafayette Portal, www.311lafayette.services.

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