Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a State of Emergency Declaration due to the ongoing severe weather impacting Southwest Louisiana.
Additional rains are expected across the state for the next several days.
Water rescues and other emergency actions were necessary yesterday and Edwards says the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) stands ready to support local partners with any emergency resources needed beyond their capabilities. He added that we are only a few weeks away from the start of hurricane season, but this threat is the latest in a string of recent weather threats that remind us of the importance of preparedness and staying informed. And as the weather threat continues this week, he implored Louisianans to go to GetAGamePlan.org to help finalize your emergency plans. Those plans should start with getting a COVID-19 vaccination for you and your family in case evacuations and shelter operations become necessary.
Edwards will hold a media briefing on Tuesday, May 18, at 3:30 p.m. about the severe weather and flooding in Southwest Louisiana as well as the weather forecast across the state for the rest of the week.
GOHSEP also encourages everyone to avoid flooded roadways. Do not remove or drive around barricades. Visit www.511la.org for road updates during an emergency.
