Evacuation update for Louisiana residents

Aug. 29, 2008--Evacuation update for Louisiana residents:

Louisiana residents who need assistance evacuating before Hurricane Gustav hits should call their parish administrative offices. Every parish has an evacuation and disaster response plan in place. All parishes also have local Offices of Emergency Preparedness which can be contacted for information about evacuations, transportation and shelters. For contact information, see this list of Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Contact Numbers.

--In addition, residents can also call 311 to request evacuation assistance.

--Residents who chose to drive themselves to safety can get a list of public pet shelters from Red Cross Welcome Centers along the evacuation routes.

See also:

Red Cross Moving People and Supplies to Gulf Coast

Red Cross Gearing Up for Gustav