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> Explore > Emergency > Home Agencies | Contacts -- -- En Español Governor's Message on Sub Tropical Storm Alberto -- Emergency Parish Contacts Tropical Storm Barry - Shelter info -- Vital Updates National Hurricane Center Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center (LA BEOC) National Weather Service How to Do Business with the State and FEMA State of Louisiana FEMA Disaster Resources Flood Fact Check Flood Fact Check -- Connect With Us Tweets by @GOHSEP Facebook Updates EMERGENCY EVENT: NO EVENT Press Release: No new press releases posted, please visit us back later. President Trump Approves Request to Expand Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration BATON ROUGE (July 17, 2019): Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards' request that the federal emergency disaster declaration be expanded to include six additional parishes was approved by President Donald J.Trump. The parishes that have been added include: Allen, Beauregard, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline and Vernon. Contd.., STATEWIDE BURN BAN RESCINDED BATON ROUGE (July 16, 2019): State Fire Marshal H. "Butch" Browning, in conjunction with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, are rescinding the statewide burn ban put in place during the state's recent tropical weather emergency. The lifting of the order is effective July 16, 2019 at 12 p.m. Contd.., Louisiana Department of Health reminds residents to be cautious around floodwater LAKE CHARLES (July 15, 2019): Louisiana residents in the Lake Charles region are advised to remain cautious about floodwater after Tropical Storm Barry. Contd.., Oyster-growing waters reopened BATON ROUGE (July 15, 2019): The Louisiana Department of Health has reopened the New Orleans-area molluscan shellfish growing waters, Areas 1-22 effective at sunrise tomorrow, July 16, 2019. Contd.., City of New Orleans Prepares for Aftermath of Tropical Storm Barry NEW ORLEANS (July 14, 2019): City of New Orleans agencies and partners today began responding to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Barry as it passed by New Orleans on Saturday. The City remains under a Flash Flood Watch until 7 p.m. Sunday. Contd.., -- See More Gov. Edwards' Sunday, July 14 Update on Tropical Storm Barry BATON ROUGE (July 14, 2019): Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards will meet with the Unified Command Group to continue coordinating the state's response to Tropical Storm Barry and the ongoing flood fight in Louisiana, which has reached day 261. Contd.., State wide BURN BAN still in effect following Tropical Weather threat BATON ROUGE (July 14, 2019): As Tropical Storm Barry continues to work its way across Louisiana, many communities are just now experiencing the storm’s winds and rains while others are starting to see some relief from those elements. Contd.., Louisiana Department of Health urges safe use of generators during Tropical Storm Barry BATON ROUGE (July 13, 2019): Swaths of Louisiana are likely to lose power during Tropical Storm Barry, prompting many Louisianans to turn to individual, gas-powered generators. However, every year, many people are killed or hospitalized due to improper and unsafe use of generators. Contd.., Terrebonne Parish: MANDATORY EVACUATION NOTICE BATON ROUGE (July 13, 2019): Parish President Gordon Dove EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY has issued a MANDATORY EVACUATION NOTICE for all areas along LA Hwy 315 and Brady Road below or south of Falgout Canal. This mandatory evacuation is necessary due to the overtopping of the Lower Dularge East Levee. Residents in this area of the parish are urged to heed this MANDATORY EVACUATION NOTICE. Contd.., LDAF Rolls Out Mobile Pet Shelter BATON ROUGE (July 13, 2019): Today, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) dispatched its mobile pet shelter to the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Southern University's campus which is now sheltering evacuees. Contd.., LDH advises caution to residents ahead of Tropical Storm Barry BATON ROUGE (July 13, 2019): Louisiana is preparing for flooding in many regions throughout the state due to Tropical Storm Barry. The Louisiana Department of Health advises all Louisiana residents to be aware of the dangers floodwater poses and to take all appropriate precautions. Contd.., Health Department closes some oyster beds BATON ROUGE (July 13, 2019): The Louisiana Department of Health closed oyster beds in areas 1-22 beginning in advance of the landfall of Tropical Storm Barry. Contd.., State Partners with Louisiana 2-1-1 to Provide Disaster Sheltering and Information for Tropical Storm Barry BATON ROUGE (July 12, 2019): Anyone looking for shelter from Tropical Storm Barry can call 2-1-1 or text keyword LASHELTER to 898211 for the most current sheltering information. Shelter information is updated as it becomes available. Contd.., Possible temporary closure of Cameron Ferry LAKE CHARLES (July 12, 2019): The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the Cameron Ferry service may be suspended due to hazardous conditions from Tropical Storm Barry. The ferry will remain in service as long as it is safe to operate, however a decision may be announced with little to no additional warning due to rapidly changing conditions. Contd.., DOTD to close Plaquemine Ferry at 5 p.m. BATON ROUGE (July 12, 2019): The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will stop Plaquemine Ferry operations beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 12, as Tropical Storm Barry continues its path towards Louisiana. The ferry will resume operations once the United States Coast Guard reopens river activity. Contd.., Still Time to Prepare for Tropical Storm Barry BATON ROUGE (July 12, 2019): As Tropical Storm Barry approaches, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., is urging both pet and livestock owners to continue preparations not only for themselves but also their animals. Contd.., Gov. Edwards Request Federal Emergency Declaration in Advance of Tropical Storm Barry BATON ROUGE (July 11, 2019): Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards sent a letter to Pres. Donald J. Trump requesting a Federal Declaration of Emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Barry making landfall along the Louisiana coast. The declaration requests that the state receive supplementary federal resources as soon as possible should they be needed. In addition, Gov. Edwards spoke with Acting FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor to discuss Louisiana's unprecedented flood fight now in its 258th day, rising level of the Mississippi River, potential for strong storm surge, inundation and large scale statewide impact. Gov. Edwards also reiterated his appreciation to the administration for their support and response to the state during this and other emergencies. Contd.., Tropical storm BARRY Road Closure in ST. BERNARD parish NEW ORLEANS (July 11, 2019): We will be closing the Hwy 39 Floodgate (St. Bernard Highway) at the St. Bernard / Plaquemines Parish line due to the impact of Tropical Storm Barry by 10:00 PM Thursday. The gate will remain closed throughout the remainder of this storm event. The emergency access ramp over the adjacent levee will remain open as an evacuation route. Contd.., Louisiana Department of Corrections Cancels Prison Visitation Due to Tropical Storm Barry BATON ROUGE (July 11, 2019): Due to the tropical system threats, The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) has cancelled all prisoner visitation at its state-run facilities until further notice. This cancellation effects Allen Correctional Center, BB Sixty Rayburn Correctional Center, David Wade Correctional Center, Dixon Correctional Institute, Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women, Louisiana State Penitentiary, and Raymond Laborde Correctional Center. Contd.., Louisiana National Guard preps for Tropical Storm Barry NEW ORLEANS (July 11, 2019): The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has been authorized to activate up to 3,000 Soldiers and Airmen, n...