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1. What do I do if I witness a hazardous materials incident?

Completely avoid the incident and report it immediately by calling 911.

2. What disasters may affect me in East Baton Rouge?

In East Baton Rouge Parish we live with a wide range of potential hazards: floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, chemical or toxic material spills, civil disruption, public service strikes, major accidents (both fixed site and mobile), hostage and terrorist situations. Also, part of the Parish is in the ten-mile emergency planning zone of a major nuclear plant; the ever increasing danger of a nuclear disaster; and at least two geological fault lines extending throughout the Parish. Below are the top 10 potential hazards that may affect East Baton Rouge Parish. 

- Cyber Incidents

- Extreme Heat

- Fires

- Flooding

- Hazardous Materials 

- Hurricanes

- Pandemic

- Severe Weather

- Tornadoes

- Winter Weather

3. What about my pets? Can I bring them to a shelter if I have to evacuate my home?

Pets are not allowed at American Red Cross shelters. Sheltering of pets in East Baton Rouge Parish will be controlled by the Companion Animal Alliance. 

4. When is Hurricane Season?

Hurricane Season, the time in which we are most likely to experience the threats of Hurricane and Tropical Storm activity, begins June 1 and continues until November 30 every year. Contact us at 225-389-2100 for more information.

5. How do I stay current with emergency management in East Baton Rouge Parish?

For information contact:

Visit brla.gov/412 and www.redstickready.com

Follow Red Stick Ready on Facebook and Twitter

Download the free Red Stick Ready App on your smartphone 

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
3773 Harding Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Phone: 225-389-2100
Fax: 225-389-2114

6. Where can I get flood stage information?

This information can be found at these two websites:

• National Weather Service 
• United States Geological Survey

7. What is the schedule for the River Bend siren?

There is a River Bend Station siren test the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM. Call at 225-389-2100 for further questions.

8. How do I know what to do to be prepared for an emergency before, during and after?

Pre-planning for an emergency can reduce the possibility of personal injury, loss of life, and damage to property:

• Call the East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to find out what kind of emergency could occur in your area
• Create an Emergency Plan
• Prepare Disaster Supply Kits for home and vehicles
• Follow Red Stick Ready on Facebook and Twitter
• Download the Red Stick Ready App on your smartphone 

Learn more about being prepared on our Family Preparedness page. 

9. How do I develop a Family Emergency Plan?

Find the steps to creating a Family Emergency Plan on our Family Preparedness page. 

10. What items do I need to prepare my disaster supply kits?

Be prepared for an emergency. See a list of items to be put into your disaster supply kits.