Storm Preparation
Updated Aug. 31, 2026
In Southeast Louisiana, hurricane season (June 1 - November 30), is one that locals prepare for year-round. It's imperative that both visitors and locals take the necessary precautions as advised by local and state government officials. The information listed on this page is a resource to aid in preparation and possible recovery measures.
St. Tammany Parish Government: Emergency Operations Hub
Your primary resource for all public emergencies in St. Tammany Parish is its Dept. of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
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Shelters, sandbag locations, storm prep tips, river gauges, storm recovery and debris pickup
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To receive text, voice and email notifications for parish emergencies, sign up for a St. Tammany Alert Telecommunications (STAT) account.
Be sure to follow St. Tammany Parish Government on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date information and resources.
Local Resources
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Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP)
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Entergy Louisiana — power outage map and latest updates
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Cleco Power — power outage map, report outages and storm safety info during and after a storm
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Washington-St. Tammany Electric — power outage map and report power outages
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St. Tammany Corporation — local businesses' resource information hub
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Municipality emergency updates: Covington | Mandeville | Slidell
State and Federal Resources
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State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) - GOHSEP — Command and control center, Baton Rouge
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Ready.gov — Hurricane readiness resources from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS).
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GetaGamePlan.org — What to do in the event of a disaster or emergency and resources to build family and business plans.
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Louisiana Dept. of Insurance Storm Resource Center — preparing and recovering from a severe weather event.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) or (202) 646-2500
Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas) Phone: (940) 898-5399 | News Desk: (940) 898-5454 -
Via Link / Louisiana 211 Statewide Network: Phone 2-1-1 or Text 898211 — A comprehensive resource and referral for critical health and human services.
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Crisis counseling and suicide prevention
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Food, housing and health care
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Utilities payment assistance, employment services and disaster assistance
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Veteran services, childcare and more.
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Medicare During a Natural Disaster
Medicare can help you get care if you must evacuate to a safe area. Visit Medicare.gov/emergency to find resources and plan ahead. Rules for getting health care may change for a short time if one of these happens in your area:
- The President declares an emergency or disaster. Visit Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) for a list of impacted areas. TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
- The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) declares a public health emergency. Visit Public Health Emergency or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for a list of impacted areas.
- The governor declares an emergency or disaster. Visit your state government's official website to find out if your area is affected.
Traffic Info, Evacuation Routes & Road Closures
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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff — Website | Facebook | Phone: (985) 898-2338 (non-dispatch); if a life threatening emergency, call 911
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Louisiana State Police — Phone: (985) 893-6242 | Text: *LSP (*577)
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Louisiana Dept. of Transportation & Development Traveler Information — road closure advisories.
Text: *511 | Phone: (888) ROAD-511 (762-3511)
Local Media
- STPG-TV — St. Tammany Parish Government Public Access TV
- Live HD Web Stream
- Video on Demand
- YouTube Channel
- Streaming also available on Spectrum Cable, ROKU, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Mobile Android App, see links and instructions in menu.
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Nola.com/lite: a text-only version of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, The Advocate and Nola.com for faster site navigation with weak internet connections.
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NOAA Weather Radio / NWR Louisiana: Click to View all Louisiana Stations
- 4WWL — CBS 4
- WDSU — NBC 6
- WGNO — ABC 26
- WVUE — FOX 8
- The Lake 94.7 FM
- The Highway 104.7 FM
- WWL — AM-870 / FM-105.3
- WWNO — FM-89.9 (NPR)
Tourism Offices on Evacuation Routes
Along I-12 West / I-55 North
- Visit The Northshore — 68099 Hwy. 59, Mandeville, LA 70471
- Visit Tangipahoa — https://www.tangitourism.com
- Visit Baton Rouge — https://www.visitbatonrouge.com
- Visit Jackson — https://www.visitjackson.com
Along I-10 East
- Coastal Mississippi — https://www.coastalmississippi.com
- Visit Mobile — https://www.mobile.org
- Visit Pensacola — https://www.visitpensacola.com
Along I-59 North
- Visit Picayune — VisitPicayune.com
- Visit Hattiesburg — VisitHburg.org
- Laurel Convention & Visitors Bureau — VisitLaurel.com
- Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau — VisitMeridian.com
Always refer to St. Tammany Parish Government and the Office of the Governor of Louisiana for the most up-to-date and official information.