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Tornado 2018
(updated June 6, 2018)
For all parishes: The American Red Cross is currently conducting home to home visits in the Tornado affected areas to evaluate the extent of the need. Please contact the Red Cross at 318-865-9545 if your home has not been evaluated. As needs are reported, the LINCC website will update them for the community.
Bossier Parish Residents who have stacked debris in the right-of-way can call the Police Jury highway department Monday at (318) 965-3752, and arrangements will be made for removal.
Caddo Parish Citizens who have been affected by this storm may qualify for Caddo Commision funds that were issued to the Caddo Community Action Agency. The recipient must have a referral from the American Red Cross. Please contact Caddo Community Action Agency at 861-4808 with questions.
Please also contact the Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness at (318) 675-2255 and report your damages as soon as possible. Citizens are also asked to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency online at fema.gov or by calling 1 (800) 621-3362.
Learn about Northwest Louisiana VOAD: Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Find resources in your area:
LOUISIANA
Caddo Parish
Emergency Preparedness
Road Closures
Other Resources
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Sand Bags
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Contact the Caddo Sheriff’s Office for details on Sand Bag availability and pick up - (318) 675-2170
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Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
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Call (318) 675-2400 to find the closest food pantry to YOU
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Emergency Shelter
Bossier Parish
Emergency Preparedness
Road Closures
Other Resources
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Sand Bags
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Contact the Bossier Sheriff’s Office for details on Sand Bag availability and pick up – (318) 965-2203
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Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
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Call (318) 675-2400 to find the closest food pantry to YOU
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Arkansas
Emergency Preparedness for Howard, Sevier, Little River, Miller, Lafayette, Hempstead, Nevada, & Columbia Counties
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Smart911 serves as an enhancement to Arkansas' 9-1-1 system. Smart911 allows residents to go on-line and create a safety profile for their household. In the event that you or a family member ever has to call 9-1-1, the safety profile you created will be available to 9-1-1.
Other Resources
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Volunteer with Disaster Services
Texas
Emergency Preparedness
- Texas Disaster Recovery Links
- Disaster Assistance for Individuals
Lufkin District Emergency Coordination for Sabine, San Augustine, & Shelby Counties
- Contact Randy Whittington (936) 699-7313
Mt Pleasant Emergency Coordination for Cass, Bowie, Morris, & Titus
- Contact Doyce Winchester (903) 575-5381
Tyler District Emergency Coordination for Harrison, Panola, & Marion Counties
- Contact Deaun W. Stinecipher (903) 939-6072
Oklahoma
Emergency Preparedness for McCurtain County
- Oklahoma Emergency Management - Disaster Information
Developing an Emergency Plan for Your Family
- Establishing a Game Plan
- Downloading Helpful Apps for Times of Trouble
- Sign up for Alerts on Critical Community Information
- Sign up for Alerts on Road Closures near YOU
- Search “ALERT FM” in your app store to download the Alert FM app that distributes emergency information before, during, and after a disaster
- Text “GETEMERGENCY” to 90999 to receive Red Cross Updates
Emergency Preparedness Resources