Emergency Preparedness | Department of Health

The Louisiana Department of Health, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, makes available up-to-date information during times of emergency.

STATE OFFICES CLOSED IN 29 PARISHES MON., JAN. 11

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is announcing that state offices in 29 north Louisiana parishes will be closed Monday, Jan. 11, as a winter storm passes through the area. The parishes that will be closed are: Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, DeSoto, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides, Red River, Richland, Sabine, Tensas, Union, Vernon, Webster, West Carroll and Winn.

All agency heads are responsible for determining those essential personnel who should remain on duty, report for duty or those who should report to alternate work sites as necessary. Officials continue to monitor conditions throughout the state, and this announcement may be updated.

This office closure applies to all nonessential employees, including those authorized to work from home due to COVID-19.

State employees should be aware of the following phone numbers to call, in time of emergency, which will be updated: 1.800.360.9660 or 225.342.0498

Behavioral Health Immediate Resources - With the recent events of tropical weather systems such as Hurricane Laura and the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), you may be feeling overwhelmed with feelings like fear and anxiety. We are here to help you. These resources provide trained and compassionate individuals to support you during this time. These individuals will provide information and help to link you to mental health and substance use services.