Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Now is the Time to Prepare for a Hurricane!

Please use the information below and on the pages listed in the left column navigation menu on this page to help you prepare for a possible hurricane.

A Hurricane Preparedness Message from Parish President Kirk Lepine 

Message from Parish President Kirk Lepine

Prepare a Disaster Supply Kit

Have enough emergency supplies to last for at least three days (72 hours). At a minimum, be sure to include:

• Water (at least one gallon per person per day)
• Non-perishable, ready-to-eat food (manual can opener)
• Disposable plates and utensils
• Battery-powered flashlight
• Battery-powered radio
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Cash
• Prescription medication (two-week supply)
• Hand sanitizer
• Disinfectant wipes
• Eyeglasses or contact lenses
• Toilet paper, soap, wipes, personal hygiene items
• Large plastic garbage bags
• Change of clothes, gloves, sturdy shoes, rain gear
• Blankets and pillows
• Keys (home, vehicle, boat)
• Tools (including rope, duct tape, tarp)
• Unscented bleach
• Supplies for those with special needs (infants, children, seniors and pets)
• Important documents (driver’s license, birth certificate, insurance papers, medical records, etc. in a waterproof container)