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Do they jest? "Get a Game Plan?"
Hi Mr. M -
I have nothing to offer you save for my sympathy. I'm just a beginner in terms of trying to research this - but it appears that your state is unwilling to post the names and locations of the actual shelters on its websites. I see a rather sorry list of places that provide info in their functioning as information checkpoints. Roadmaps for the purpose of just leaving. The state's Department of Human Services apparently buys into the info checkpoints on the road. Do you have an opinion as to why the theoretical shelters are so freaking secret? If it's the new zipped up life for the benefit of the Military Industrial Complex (secret holding pens) I guess they just wimped/wussed out of printing those facts.
http://getagameplan.org/evacuation.html
Get A Game Plan Evacuation Medical Information Pets Quick Links Contact En Espanol
To Prepare For A Hurricane, Do What Winning Teams Do: Get A Game Plan.Emergency Shelter Information and Checkpoints:
Because of the fluid nature of shelter occupancy, citizens are encouraged to obtain information about shelter openings and locations at shelter information points along the evacuation route. Information about shelter evacuation points will be posted on this site as well as on the Department of Social Services website, the Louisiana State Police website, or by calling the American Red Cross at toll-free number, (866) GET-INFO or (866) 438-4636.
Checkpoints:
Shelter information points include:
• Tourist Welcome Center: U.S. I-65 and U.S. 84/1401 Carter Street, Vidalia
• TA Truck Stop: Exit 171 - U.S. I-20 and U.S. I-65, Tallulah
• Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville
• Sammy's Truck Stop: Exit 53 – I-49/3601 LA 115 W, Bunkie
• Med Express Office: 7525 U.S. 71, Alexandria
• P.E. Gym at LSU-Shreveport: One University Place, Shreveport
• Pickering High School: 180 Lebleu Rd., Leesville
• Tourist Information Center: 8904 U.S. I-65, Oberlin
• Maddie's Truck Plaza, 15972 LA 1, Simmesport
Southeast Louisiana Area Contraflow Maps, Hurricane and Evacuation Related Information [PDF]
Southwest Louisiana Contraflow Maps, Hurricane and Evacuation Related Information [PDF]
© 2008 Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness. Les Miles photo by Steve Franz.
