Emergency Preparedness Resources
NOLA Ready Climate Series
If you can’t evacuate on your own during a mandatory evacuation, the City of
New Orleans can help. City-assisted evacuation provides free transportation
out of harm's way. Text EVACNOLA to 77295 if you might need to use City-
assisted evacuation. The City of New Orleans will text you information if there
is a mandatory evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness / Public Safety
New Orleans Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Director, Collin Arnold
Contact: Erin V. Burns, Press Secretary (City of New Orleans)
Email: communications@nola.gov
Website: https://www.nola.gov/homeland-security/
The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP)is the agency responsible for disaster planning, response and recovery for the City of New Orleans.
The office serves an advisory role to the Mayor, the City Council and other public safety agencies in the city regarding emergency management activities and operations and they coordinate with state and federal agencies which respond to city-wide disasters and emergencies. All requests for federal disaster assistance and federal funding subsequent to disaster declarations are made through this office.
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Region 1 Parishes:
Orleans, Saint Bernard, Plaquemines and Jefferson Parishes
Regional Director John Rahaim
(504)287-4268
Email: jrahaim@sbpg.net
Regional Coordinator Darryl Delatte
(225)485-7452
Email: Darryl.delatte@la.gov
New Orleans Fire Department Public Affairs Division
317 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)658-4714
http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOFD/Public-Affairs/
The University of New Orleans Environmental Health and Safety Office
Hurricane Preparedness Information