LDH issues post-hurricane safety guidance to prevent injuries, deaths
Heat-related illness and carbon monoxide poisoning have been the leading causes of post-storm deaths since 2020.
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Heat-related illness and carbon monoxide poisoning have been the leading causes of post-storm deaths since 2020.
BATON ROUGE (September 3, 2024) – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has updated the features on the Get A Game Plan App offering people in Louisiana a new resource for developing and finalizing their emergency plans. The Get A Game Plan mobile app is designed to prepare Louisiana residents for emergency events with preparedness tools, guides and push notifications.
"This summer, the National Weather Service has issued a record number of excessive heat warnings for Louisiana," said Gov. Edwards. "The Louisiana Department of Health reports that the state has already exceeded the average number of annual heat-related emergency room visits. Additionally, drought conditions and a significant drop in the Mississippi River's water level have added stress on water supplies and agriculture.
The purpose of this RFP solicitation is to seek a contractor to assist in maintaining the ESF8 Portal and the At-Risk Registry, which must be functioning and available for use by critical healthcare facilities. The contract also includes training of users and ongoing support.
“I urge every Louisianan to prepare for the approaching Arctic outbreak and be ready to protect the four P’s – people, pets, plants, and pipes,” Gov. Edwards said. “Be sure to cover or insulate all exposed pipes and prepare for the possibility of cutting off your main water supply if you have a problem.
This brings the confirmed Louisiana storm-related death toll to 3 at this time
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed 2 storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish.
As Louisiana continues to be under heat advisories, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is offering tips and strategies to help residents protect themselves and others during extreme heat conditions.
Mass fatality planning is part of an overall, all-hazards emergency preparedness and responseii performed in Louisiana by the Department of Health & Hospitals (DHH). DHH handles Emergency Support Function #8, and is inclusive of support agency in managing human remains, including victim identification and mortuary affairs. This Framework is refined and fully developed with the guidance of DHH staff, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), volunteers with DMORT experience, and the 64 parish coroners.
Emergency Preparedness Resource by LDH Bureau of Community Preparedness
With hurricane season underway, the Louisiana Department of Health reminds the public about how to safely use a generator to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the event of a power outage.
Private wells are not regulated in Louisiana, leaving well owners responsible for all facets of disaster preparedness, protection and maintenance of their well.