As Tropical Storm Francine approaches Louisiana, Attorney General Liz Murrill is urging residents to take necessary precautions.
“The first step in staying safe is preparing before a disaster strikes. That means ensuring your homeowners insurance is up to date, developing an evacuation and communication plan, stocking up on supplies. Please stay safe, Louisiana,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill.
General Murrill has provided the following tips ahead of Francine's landfall:
- Become familiar with the evacuation routes in your area
- Review your renters or homeowners insurance policy
- Safeguard your personal information by putting it in a secure, waterproof location
- Take preventive measures like decluttering drains and gutters and ensuring your cars are in working condition
- Take pictures or videos of items in your home
- Assemble disaster supplies for at least three days
- Create a communication plan with loved ones if power is lost
Additionally, Murrill emphasized the importance of including pets in emergency plans:
- Update your pets' ID tags if needed; talk to your veterinarian about permanent forms of identification like a microchip
- Compile a list of places you can go if you need to evacuate that are pet-friendly
- Gather necessary pet food, medicine, documents, crates, and collars or harnesses
For more detailed guidance, residents are encouraged to read the full 'Consumer Tips for Natural Disasters' pamphlet available online.
Further resources can be found at GetAGamePlan.org.