The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is committed to enhance and maintain a safe and peaceful community.  In the wake of two catastrophic storms, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, we should have learned that preparation and education are vital to our safety and well being.  The Sheriff’s Office developed this web page to provide vital information to the Citizens of Lafourche Parish to make informed decisions for their safety, in the event of an impending disaster.  Also, we live in a world where Terrorism is a real threat.  Links are provided regarding terrorism information and precautionary steps.  Please take the time to visit the informative links and develop a safety plan for your family before disaster strikes. 

              Sheriff Craig Webre

Family Protection

Lafourche Parish is susceptible to various forms of natural and man-made disasters.  A hazardous materials spill on a nearby highway or a barge accident in a nearby waterway could mean immediate evacuation. Very high humidity and heat could threaten your family’s health. A hurricane and/or tornado could cut off water, electricity or telephone service for days. Be Aware, when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has compiled resources to assist you to take steps to protect your family.  Information includes establishing a family disaster plan, creating a disaster supplies kit and making an emergency preparedness checklist.

Early preparation Saves Time, Money and most important, Lives. The links below are general recommendations from FEMA.

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Home Protection

Lafourche Parish is subject to natural disaster hazards such as, severe thunder storms, hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and flooding. No one can predict when or where the next natural disaster will strike but there are steps homeowners can take to help protect their homes from sustaining losses. There are many precautionary tips that can be implemented with usually minimal effort and cost that may help protect your property during severe weather. The links below are general recommendations from FEMA.

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Severe Weather / Hurricane

South Louisiana’s weather is constantly changing.  The summers can be very hot and humid.  Severe thunderstorms can develop at anytime and threaten the safety of people, pets and property.  Also, we face the annual threat of a six month hurricane season.  Hurricane season is typically dated from June 1^st to November 30^th, however Hurricane Epsilon proved that the season can be extended when it formed on December 2, 2005.  Below are links that will provide valuable information:

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Evacuee Resources

Everyone should be informed of the various resources available to evacuees.  Your safety plans should include information for resources in the event of an evacuation.  Below are links to resources:

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Homeland Security

People often believe that “terrorism only occurs somewhere else”.  That isn’t necessarily true for our area. Everyone should be informed of the terrorism that affects our country, as well as, the potential for local attacks.  The links below will be helpful to learn about terrorism:

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Other Links

These are more helpful links for you information:

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Contact Us

985-449-4485
Disaster Preparation / Homeland Security Officer
Captain Jeremy Granier

Email Captain Jeremy Granier
Call 985-449-4485

Emergency Operations Center (Active for Emergencies Only)

985-449-2255
985-446-2255
985-532-2255
985-868-2255
985-798-2255

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