Weather Preparedness & Procedures

The Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. works closely with all local, regional, and state officials and agencies to ensure the safety of our team, members, clients, visitors, and community. We monitor inclement weather, hazardous conditions and/or threats closely and maintain communication with our partners before, during, and after a storm/emergency/disaster.

Sign up for general alerts from Jefferson Parish by texting JPALERT to 888-777. Spanish-speaking residents can text JPNOTICIAS to 888-777

Emergency Preparedness & Procedures

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of helpful online resources:

Jefferson Parish Hurricane Dashboard
Contraflow Map
National Weather Service
National Hurricane Center
To apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
Louisiana Department of Insurance
State of Louisiana Emergency Website
Road Closure Map or dial 511 or 888-ROAD-511 (888-762-3511)
Jefferson Parish Police Department
State Shelter Information: text LASHELTER to 898211 or call 2-1-1
Louisiana Crisis Hotline: text REACHOUT to 741741 (available 24/7)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Louisiana
Department of Children & Family Services or CLICK HERE to locate a loved one
DSNAP or text LASNAP to 898211
Entergy Storm Center
Entergy help hotline: 1-800-368-3749 (ENTERGY)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or dial 1-800-624-FEMA (3362)
Jefferson Transit
Jefferson Parish School District
United Way
American Red Cross
Louisiana Flood Maps
Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Blue Roof Program

Local News Channels & Radio Stations

Helpful Business Links