The City of New Orleans has issued information points:
City Plan
- NO shelters of last resort will be located in the City of New Orleans
- Citizens should not take the risk of remaining in the city in the event that a mandatory evacuation is called
- City has secured busses from the state and New Orleans Tours and First Student
- State began deployment of 1500 National Guardsmen
Call 311 for Information
- The 311 Call Center has expanded its capacity to 24hrs.
- Due to the heavy call volume, citizens can also call 1-866-205-6485 to register directly for CAEP.
- Register for the City Assisted Evacuation Plan especially those citizens with special needs.
- The City’s 311 call center operators currently taking calls for CAEP registration
- Visit www.cityofno.com for information on the CAEP and evacuation
- Register with NOLARead.info (city alert system)
- If you have not registered for the CAEP and you need evacuation assistance, you can still report to one of the 17 pick points for evacuation
- Be resourceful, call a family member or a friend to get you to the pick up locations
- If you are home bound or bed ridden call 311 to register for transportation assistance
Pet Evacuation
- Citizens may bring their pets with them
- All pets should be in kennels
Have a Personal Plan
- Identify a location for an evacuation
- Put together an evacuation kit
- Check on your neighbors and family members with special needs
- Evacuate with pets
- Go to ready.gov for preparedness information
Pack an Evacuation Kit
- Be sure to have proper identification on hand
- Pack local and regional maps
- Be sure to carry cash for immediate purchases
- Pack water and non-perishable food items for 3 days
- Take a manual can opener
- Carry a first aid kit
- Flash light and batteries
- Purchase a weather radio
- Be sure to fill prescriptions
- Pack important family documents
- Pack change of clothing for at least 3 days
Prepare Your Homes
- Board up windows
- Clean your catch basins or drains
- Secure trash collection carts and other outdoor items
- Move your carts and other items inside the garage or shed, or securely tie-down to prevent them from becoming air borne objects
- Turn all electrical items off
- Consider cleaning out your refrigerator
FEMA Trailers Residents
- If you still reside in a FEMA trailer, you should seek safe shelter now
Senior Center CAEP Pick Up Locations
Arthur Mondy Center
1111 Newton Avenue
Kinsley House (Lower Garden District)
1600 Constance Street
Central City Senior Center (Central City)
2020 Philip Street
Mater Dolorosa (Carrollton)
1226 S. Carrollton Avenue
General Population CAEP Pick Up Locations
Smith Library Bus Stop (Lakeview)
6300 Canal Boulevard
Palmer Park (West Carrollton)
S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton
McMain High School (Broadmoor)
5712 S. Claiborne Avenue
Lyons Community Center (Irish Channel)
624 Louisiana Avenue
Dryades YMCA (Central City)
1924 Philip Street
Warren Easton High School (Treme)
3019 Canal Street
Municipal Auditorium (7th Ward)
801 N. Rampart Street
O. Perry Walker High School (Algiers)
2832 General Meyer
Stallings Community Center (Bywater)
4300 St. Claude
Sanchez Center (Lower 9th Ward)
Corner of Caffin Avenue
Gentilly Mall Parking Lot (Gentilly)
Chef Menteur Highway and Press Drive
Walgreen’s (New Orleans East)
Lake Forest Boulevard and Read Boulevard
Mary Queen of Vietnam Church (New Orleans East)
14001 Dwyer
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