City of Lake Charles, Louisiana

• Listen to local emergency officials, and follow their instructions. Listen to t.v. and radio. Keep up to date by visiting the City of Lake Charles website.
• Stock your home with non-perishable food, water, and supplies. Most people need at least one quart of water or other liquid to drink each day, but more would be better.
• Food supplies should include healthy, high-energy foods that do not need to be refrigerated or cooked. stock enough to feed you and your family for at least three days.
• General supplies include a battery-operated radio, extra batteries, flashlight, blankets or sleeping bags, paper plates and utensils, matches and candles, personal grooming items, medicine and a first aid kit.
• Prescriptions should be refilled to prevent the possibility of shortage, it is better to fill your medicines now instead of waiting until a hurricane warning is issued.
• Plan now for a possible evacuation. Get ready now. Don't wait until a hurricane is approaching to find a place to go. Have a predetermined destination, and follow emergency routes as prepared by parish and state officials.
• Lock windows and doors and let relatives, friends and neighbors know where you are going. Make sure to ask about their plans as well.
• Turn off electrical service at the main fuse or breaker box if flooding is imminent in the area where your home is located.
• Help those with special needs or neighbors with challenging circumstances. Make sure they have a plan of action in evacuating the area. For information on the Special Needs Assistance Program, 911-SNAP, visit the website http://www.calcasieu911.com/.

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