Hurricane Season Resources
Resources to stay informed before, during, and after the storm.
This page offers essential hurricane preparation tips, trusted weather and radio updates, and links to local, state, and national emergency resources—including FEMA. Find information on shelters, sandbag locations, utility outages, and how to care for your pets during emergencies. Learn how to manage stress, reconnect with loved ones, and safely clean up and rebuild. Legal assistance and recovery support are also available to help you navigate the aftermath.
Roadside Assistance links
Roadside Assistance - dial 511
View these Road and Highway Emergency Numbers.
Preparation Tips
Ready.gov's Preparedness Plans and Tools
Ready.gov Power Outage Preparedness
Ready.gov Flooding Preparedness
Ready.gov Tornado Preparedness
Ready.gov Emergency Preparedness for Kids
American Red Cross Preparedness Tips
United Way of Southwest Louisiana Disaster Preparedness Resources
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist by Meteorologist Denis Phillips (PDF, 109 KB)
Weather and Road Conditions
Road conditions
511la.org, 511 or 888-762-3511 or use app
US National Weather Service Lake Charles (Facebook)
Lake Charles - 337-477-5285
New Orleans/Baton Rouge - 504-522-7330
Radio and Utilities
Radio Stations
KHLA - 92.9 FM, KBYS - 88.3 FM, KYKZ - 96.1 FM, KBXG - 99.5 FM, KKGB - 101.3 FM, KBIU - 103.7 FM, KZWA - 104.9 FM, KAOK - 1400 AM, and KLCL Talk Radio - 1470 AM
Utilities
Entergy Louisiana - 800-368-3749 or MyEntergy app: Google Play or App Store
Power outages - 800-968-8243
Beauregard Electric Co-Op - 800-367-0275
Jeff Davis Electric Co-Op, Inc - power outages - 800-256-5332
Shelter, Sandbags, etc.
Text SHELTER with your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA)
FEMA - Disaster sheltering assistance
American Red Cross - 337-478-5011 or 504-620-3105
Red Cross Find an Open Shelter: If an emergency has forced you to evacuate your home, the Red Cross may be able to help.
Be Prepared
Checklist: What items do I need for the season? (KPLC: 09/27/2000)
Be Prepared - YouTube video (Calcasieu Parish Police Jury)
People with Disabilities (Ready.gov)
Special Needs Emergency Planning (American Red Cross)
Local Information
For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 211.
Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness - 337-721-3800
US National Weather Service Lake Charles (Facebook)
Everbridge Nixle - text your zipcode to 888777
CalcaShout - Calcasieu Parish Emergency Notification System
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office - 337-491-3700 - unavailable phone service: call 911; calls will be directed accordingly.
American Press or Southwest Daily News (Facebook)
American Red Cross - Louisiana - 800-733-2767
Displaced guests needing Assistance - 800-621-3362
Visit community groups on Facebook.
Local City/Town Websites and City Hall contact numbers
Cameron Parish
Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
Texas residents
For information, call 211.
Texas Department of Transportation
KOGT - Orange
KFDM - Beaumont
KHOU - Houston
State and National Information
Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Get a Game Plan - be prepared
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Ready America Hurricane Checklist
LA State Police - 225-925-6325 or *LSP from any cell phone
511la.org (live traffic cameras) - 877-452-3683
LADOTD - Emergency info (includes evacuation routes, motorist assistance patrol, etc.
US National Weather Service Lake Charles (Facebook)
NOAA - National Weather Service's Hurricane Center
Displaced guests needing assistance - 800-621-3362
Louisiana Disaster Damage Self-Report Survey
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
Filing options: 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585 or FEMAMobile: Google Play or App Store
711 or for Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362
Multilingual operators; answer calls 7 days a week (7a to 10p CDT).
Your area must be declared a disaster prior to registration being open.
FEMA representatives are not available at the library, and due to privacy issues, library staff are not able to assist with filling out any assistance forms.
Prepare your pet
Preparedness
Prepare Your Pets for Disasters (Ready.gov)
Pet Disaster Preparedness (American Red Cross)
Pet Safety in Emergencies (CDC)
Disaster Preparedness (ASPCA)
Hotels
Check with your favorite hotel chain for specifics.
Stress and Health Tips
Natural Disaster Help Hotline at 800-985-5990 or text talkwithus to 66746
Keep Calm Line at 866-310-7977
Cope Hotline at 262-377-2673
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Reconnecting with Loved Ones
Red Cross - Contact Loved Ones
Check various social media platforms, too.
Cleanup, Food, and Other Safety Tips
USDA's Emergencies and Food Safety
American Red Cross: Before, During, and After and Disaster Cleanup and Repair For Your Home
FEMA: Dealing with Mold and Mildew in your Flood Damaged Home (PDF, 208 KB) and Salvaging Water Damaged Items (PDF, 421 KB)
CDC: Guidelines for Cleaning Safely After a Disaster
Office of LA Dept. of Health and Hospital: Bug Bombs: Overkill Can Be Dangerous (PDF, 155 KB)
Salvaging Water-Damaged Material
FEMA: Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms (PDF, 421 KB)
NEDCC: Emergency Salvage of Moldy Books and Paper and Emergency Salvage of Wet Photographs
Rebuilding and Contractors
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors - Search for the contractor’s business name or license number. If not listed, verify they’re registered to work in Louisiana. Request copies of their General Liability and Workers Compensation insurance to confirm coverage with their agent. Ask for their Surety Bond. Contact local law enforcement to check for any past contractor fraud arrests. Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors - 800-256-1392
Legal Help
Advocates for Disaster Justice - create your own appeal letter to FEMA
LouisianaLawHelp.org - about disaster legal issue timelines, help & info, preparing for disaster, disaster declarations, courts & legal deadlines
Louisiana Legal Referral Navigator App
Louisiana State Bar Association
LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org - an online pro bono program that may be able to help you with civil legal issues if you cannot afford an attorney.
Good Repair - for Louisiana renters needing landlords to make repairs
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation - For legal help, contact 866-275-2572.
update: Nov. 3, 2026