NEW ORLEANS -
Current shelter openings... (9/1/12 5:30pm)
LAFOURCHE PARISH:
-Raceland Recreation Center: 241 Recreation Drive, Raceland LA 70394
JEFFERSON PARISH:
-Mike Miley Playground: 6716 West Metairie, LA 70003
-Little Farms Playground: 10301 South Park Street River Ridge, LA 70123
-Pard Playground: 5185 Eighty Arpent Rd. Marrero, LA 70072
-Kings Grant Playground: 4920 Grand Terre Dr. Marrero, LA 70072
ORLEANS PARISH:
-Behrman Memorial: 2529 General Meyer, New Orleans, LA
-Greater Gentilly High School: 6026 Paris Ave., New Orleans, LA
TANGIPAHOA PARISH:
-HammondJunior High School: 111 J. W. Davis Drive, Hammond, LA 70451
-Hammond Westside Upper School: 2600 Westpark Avenue, Hammond, LA 70403
-Natalbany Elementary School: 47370 N. Morrison Boulevard, Natalbany, LA 70451
WASHINGTON PARISH:
-Hillcrest Baptist Church: 2201 Washington Street. Franklinton, LA 70438
ST. TAMMANY PARISH:
-Creekside Junior High School: 65434 Highway 41 Pearl River, LA 70452
-LaComb Community Center: 61100 N. 12th St. LaComb, LA 70445
-Aldersgate United Methodist Church: 360 Robert Blvd. Slidell, LA
What to Bring to a Shelter
A shelter is a place of safety for those whose homes are unsafe. There is very little privacy in a Red Cross shelter, and the conditions are often crowded. If you choose to go to a shelter, take supplies with you.
*Special dietary food.
*Prescriptions.
*Baby food, diapers, other baby supplies.
*Cards, games, books, snacks.
*Clothing.
*Toiletries/personal hygiene items.
*Bedding: blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, air mattresses.
*Important papers in waterproof container (examples: insurance, wills, financial records, Social Security cards, birth/marriage/death certificates, inventory of valuable household goods, etc.)
*You may want to put these supplies in a watertight storage bin, duffel bag or backpack.
*No smoking, firearms, weapons or alcoholic beverages are allowed in Red Cross shelters.
Hurricane Shelter Details
For a complete list of shelters and opening times, please download the Red Cross Hurricane App, contact your local Red Cross Office or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. "The Red Cross is moving volunteers, vehicles and supplies, getting ready for a response effort that spans nearly the entire Gulf Coast," said Kay W. Wilkins, of the American Red Cross in South Louisiana. "We want people to have a safe place to stay as Isaac may drive people from their homes."
*What you should do: People who may be in the path of Isaac should stay informed about the storm and leave the area if authorities direct them to do so.
*The Red Cross Safe and Well website is a secure and easy-to-use online tool that helps families connect during emergencies. To register, visitwww.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). This site also connects with users with Twitter and Facebook accounts.
People should restock their disaster supplies, and fill their vehicle's gas tank.They should also get ready to bring anything inside that can be picked up by the wind such as lawn furniture and bicycles. Close windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you don't have hurricane shutters, close and board up all windows and doors with plywood.
