Service Results for Emergency Preparedness

Flood related resources

The Bureau of Media & Communications (BMAC) coordinates the Department's public information efforts. BMAC maintains the Department's brand through its New Media Initiative, public website and published materials.

Were you or someone you know affected by the 2016 floods? The Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program is dedicated to helping homeowners affected by the March and/or August 2016 floods repair and restore their damaged homes, or get reimbursed for work already completed. In order to qualify for the program, you must complete a quick survey.

Welcome to the LDH Safety, Security, and Administrative Services page! This site is set up for LDH Emergency Preparedness Designees, Safety Coordinators/Officers, Agency/Facility Property Managers/Liasions, and Telecommunication Coordinators/Liasions to obtain information regarding safety in the workplace, emergency preparedness planning, and to obtain the latest forms and policies affecting their respective areas of expertise.

Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a Public Health Emergency for the Town of St. Joseph in North Louisiana. Residents are advised to use an alternative source for drinking water. On Dec. 15, 2016 test results conducted by the Office of Public Health showed elevated levels of lead in two samples – a private residence and the Town Hall. Also, there were two other sites with elevated levels of copper – both were private residences.

Zika virus disease is caused by the Zika virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting up to a week, and many people do not have symptoms or will have only mild symptoms. However, Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly and other severe brain defects. There has not been any local transmission of Zika in Louisiana to date.