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What is Red Stick Ready? 


In the spring of 2005, the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) began to formulate a new and innovative public education campaign, Red Stick Ready. While working on this project, Louisiana experienced Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which gave us additional input through lessons learned from first responders directly impacted by our nation's worst national disaster.

"Baton Rouge" is French for "Red Stick" and being "Red Stick Ready" allows us to coordinate messages with the national Ready campaign, and build community pride in our ability to respond. Recognized as a national best practice, the "Red Stick Ready" campaign encourages the community to take personal responsibility with the necessary items and plans in place when a disaster or emergency strikes.

Through the professionalism of our first responders and the caring response of our citizens...


Together East Baton Rouge Parish is Red Stick Ready!
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    Create an emergency communication plan
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    Disaster preparedness tips 
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    Don't forget about your pets!
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    Prepare your business for all hazards
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    1. Do you and your family have an emergency communication plan? Click here for a fillable plan!

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    1. Red Stick Ready App

      Emergency preparedness in the palm of your hand! Check out the free Red Stick Ready mobile application that is available on the App Store or Google Play Store by searching "Red Stick Ready." Additional Info...
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      3773 Harding Blvd
      Baton Rouge, LA 70807
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