Area shelters

  • Ascension Parish
  • Shelters open at Donaldsonville and Dutchtown high schools.
  • Assumption Parish
  • A shelter of last resort is open at Belle Rose Middle School, 7717 La. 1, Belle Rose.
  • The school will run off generator power. All evacuees should bring all needed items, such as sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, toiletries, personal hygiene items, medicines, food, water and personal identification. No cots will be provided.
  • East Baton Rouge Parish
  • LSU’s Carl Maddox Field House, adjacent to the Bernie Moore Track and Field facility, for medical and special needs, eligibility required. Call (800) 349-1372 for information.
  • Iberville Parish
  • PLAQUEMINE SENIOR HIGH: 59595 Belleview Drive, Plaquemine
  • EAST IBERVILLE HIGH: 3825 La. 75, St. Gabriel
  • NORTH IBERVILLE HIGH: 13770 La. 77, Rosedale.
  • Livingston Parish
  • Albany High School.
  • Doyle High School in Livingston is open, but cannot accommodate pets.
  • Live Oak Middle School in Watson.
  • Pointe Coupee Parish
  • SCOTT CIVIC CENTER: 1200 Major Parkway, New Roads.
  • St. Helena Parish
  • The St. Helena Central High School gym will serve as a shelter for residents if needed. The St. Helena Central Elementary School gym will house any overflow. Both schools are in Greensburg.
  • St. James Parish
  • Shelters for parish residents only are at Lutcher High School in Lutcher and St. James High School in Vacherie. To accommodate residents with special needs, call (800) 228-9409. Bring medication and all necessities, including water and food for 72 hours.
  • Tangipahoa Parish
  • Shelter locations are Hammond Westside Elementary Montessori School, Hammond Junior High Magnet School, Natalbany Elementary School, Nesom Middle School, Amite High School and Kentwood High Magnet School. Residents should bring food, water, bedding, medications and any other needed personal items. Residents who evacuate to shelters with pets must have the pet in a carrier, with an adequate leash, collar, food, bowls and medications. Pets will not be housed at the shelter, but will be transported to a separate site for housing and care.
  • Washington Parish
  • ELIZABETH SULLIVAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH: 510 Ave. B, Bogalusa.
  • FRANKLINTON HIGH SCHOOL: 1 Demon Circle, Franklinton.
  • ELIZABETH SULLIVAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH: 510 Ave. B, Bogalusa.
  • West Baton Rouge Parish
  • The Erwinville Community Center and the Addis VFW Hall are open as shelters. No pets allowed.

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