Ouachita Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

06/17/2026

Stay alert, aware, and prepared, especially if traveling in or through impacted areas.

The flooding risk from a weakening Arthur should end the first half of Thursday if not sooner. The threat near and north of the I-30 Corridor will materialize Thursday Night.

06/17/2026

Louisiana summers can be HOT, and extreme heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States and can happen quickly with little warning.

Those most at risk include:
👵 Older adults
👶 Young children
⚕️ Individuals who are sick or overweight

Remember:
💧 Stay hydrated
🏠 Limit time outdoors during peak heat
🧢 Wear lightweight clothing
👀 Check on neighbors and loved ones

Humidity can make temperatures feel even hotter through the heat index. Take heat warnings seriously and stay safe this summer.

06/10/2026

Traveling this summer? Prepare before you hit the road.

✔️ Check weather conditions
✔️ Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle
✔️ Charge phones before traveling
✔️ Share your route with family

Safe travels start with preparation.

06/03/2026

We know that North Louisiana isn't immune to the wrath of a hurricane. Preparing ahead of time can make all the difference if we find ourselves in the path of one!

Get a game plan!

The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE a hurricane.

05/27/2026

Hurricane season begins June 1... It's time to prepare!
✔️ Review your emergency plan
✔️ Refill emergency supplies
✔️ Know evacuation routes
✔️ Stay connected to trusted alerts
✔️️ Download the LA Get A Game Plan App to access emergency information on the go and get prepared prior to an emergency happening!

Preparation today helps protect your family tomorrow.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/20/2026

RFID technology is everywhere, but so are potential risks.

Here are three effective ways to protect data from RFID technology:
💻 Implement strong encryption methods, such as AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). This can secure data transmitted between RFID tags and readers and ensures that even if intercepted, the data remains unreadable to unauthorized parties.
💻 Use multi-factor authentication and access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorized readers from accessing sensitive information stored on RFID tags. This can include methods like PIN verification.
💻 Employ physical barriers like RFID-blocking sleeves. These sleeves can prevent unauthorized scanning of RFID tags and block signals from being transmitted or received, protecting the data from potential eavesdropping or cloning attempts.

Stay informed, stay secure!

05/06/2026

Always stay alert and prepared.

The threat of severe weather will increase during the mid-afternoon through early evening, especially for areas from Lower Toledo Bend Country into Central LA. Large hail, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado or two will be possible with any severe storms that develop.

04/29/2026

Spending more time outdoors? Keep safety in mind:

✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Watch weather conditions
✔️ Have a plan if storms develop

Preparation doesn’t stop when you’re outside.

04/22/2026

🚨 Emergency Alert Reminder 🚨

Make sure you can receive important updates during severe weather:
✔️ Enable wireless emergency alerts on your phone
✔️ Follow trusted local pages
✔️ Keep a weather radio handy

Staying informed saves lives.