The Louisiana 211 team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to listen to your needs and to assist in identifying available resources for you. ☎ dial 211 or 📱 text your Zip Code to 898-211

From housing to utility and food assistance, Louisiana 211 provides accurate information & referrals to help meet the top needs of 211 help seekers. To learn more about our work across #Louisiana, visit Louisiana211.org today! #Team211 #LiveUnited

As #Francine progresses, make sure you have a plan for your daily needs. Find more tips for people with mobility or medical needs at ready.gov/disability.

.President Biden approved an emergency declaration for Louisiana, making federal disaster assistance available to the state to supplement response efforts to #Francine. We are coordinating disaster relief efforts to save lives and to protect property. 🔗 fema.gov/press-release/…

11:23am: Here's the latest on Hurricane #Francine. Francine is a category 1 hurricane w/ winds near 90 mph. It is expected to make landfall late this afternoon or evening near the Atchafalaya River w/ impacts spreading across the area throughout the day today. (1/7)

1215PM: The first bands are moving through the area! Stay inside and shelter in place! There will be the risk of tornadoes and flash flooding inside these bands as we go through the evening hours! #mswx #lawx

As we closely monitor #HurricaneFrancine and its potential impact on states at risk, SBA stands ready to assist. Our SBA Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience team will be on the ground, supporting communities and businesses as they recover. Stay safe and prepared. #SBAready

As you're waking up this morning, even though #Francine has left the area, some hazards remain. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm. #lawx #mswx

Please fill out this survey to report damage to your home in the aftermath of a significant weather event/disaster (residential structures only.) Information collected here will help parish, state, & federal authorities better understand the location & severity of damage impacts.

Did you lose power due to #Francine? Throw out perishable food after 4 hours without power. Don't taste food to see if it's still safe to eat. When in doubt, throw it out. More tips ⬇️

⚠️‼️#Louisiana, if your area was affected by flooding due to #Francine, safety is the #1 priority! ✅Listen to local advisories for emergency info & instruction. ❌Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood water. ❌Do not touch electrical equipment or downed power lines. #lawx

📣⚠️If you were impacted by #Francine, remember that as you begin the clean-up process it is important to wear protective clothing, take breaks, and stay hydrated to prevent heat exhaustion. ‼️Don’t touch appliances if they’re wet.

Thanks, Jim Cantore! You can keep the hat — now git. #HurricaneFrancine

If you plan to use a generator during power outages following #Francine, be sure to check out these dos and don'ts. #mswx #lawx

Click the link to view the recording youtu.be/2FqQaiTUVms

Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. Help is available 24/7. Call or text 988. Remember, recovery is possible. samhsa.gov/find-help/988 #SuicidePreventionMonth

Join us for the Coordination Call at 3:30 pm today. Note - The time has changed from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm just for today. Join Zoom Meeting - ullafayette.zoom.us/j/91273055085 Meeting ID: 912 7305 5085 The next meeting will be on Monday, September 16 at 3:00 pm.

National Disaster Help Desk 888-MY-BIZ-HELP 888-692-4943 US Chamber of Commerce Foundation provides assistance for chambers and small businesses impacted. Visit: uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/disa…

Hurricane Francine Coordination Call - 13 September 2024 youtu.be/eVqEYzWWmgc?si… via YouTube