Hurricane Information

HUNTING AND FISHING INFORMATION

The Impact of Hurricane Gustav on The Fisheries Resources of Louisiana 

Initial Hurricane Gustav Assessment for Coastal Operations Coastal and Nongame Resources Division

Preliminary Impacts to Wildlife Resources From Hurricane Gustav 

Preliminary report October. 2, 2008 the Impact of Hurricane Ike on the Fisheries Resources of Louisiana 

Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Office of Wildlife Division Preliminary Impacts to Wildlife Resources from Hurricane Ike

Initial Hurricane Ike Assessment for Coastal and Nongame Resources Division 


2008-09 Hunting Season
* As of Sept. 11, no hunting season openings have been affected by hurricane impacts.  All seasons are still on schedule to open on published opening dates.  All hunters and fishermen are urged to use caution when accessing hunting areas and waterways affected by recent storms. 

SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR)

Press Release
Search and Rescue Operation Underway Sept. 13, 2008 9 AM Update 
LDWF and LSP Join Forces in Search and Rescue Sept. 13, 2008
 

Coordinated L.D.W.F. Search and Rescue Missions to Conclude Today at Sunset Sept. 16, 2008

Search and Rescue Operations Coordinated by L.D.W.F. - Transport 363 Residents to Safety during Hurricane Ike's pass through State Sept. 13, 2008

FACILITY CLOSURES

Office  Closures
* LDWF Grand Terre Marine Lab is closed due to hurricane impacts. 

IMPORTANT LINKS AND NUMBERS

To Report a Fish Kill
* Call 225-765-2343 or send e-mails to Inland Fisheries biologist Joey Shepard at jshepard@wlf.louisiana.gov.

Pet Rescue
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
http://www.ldaf.louisiana.gov/portal/Offices/AnimalHealthServices/VeterinaryHealthDivision/tabid/129/Default.aspx
225.925.3980

The LDAF Animal Evacuation Center 
225.922.1234 or 800.558.9741
www.ldaf.state.la.us

Agriculture Commissioner Issues Pet Shelter Update
La. Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry office is open 24 hours a day to advise residents on pet and livestock issues. The phone number is 225.922.1234 or 800.558.9741. The LDAF Animal Evacuation Center can be found at the LDAF Website at www.ldaf.state.la.us. Additional information can be found at the Louisiana State Amimal Response Team Website at www.lsart.org.

FEMA
Hurricane Preparedness
www.fema.gov
www.ready.gov

City Assisted Evacuation Plan
311 or 1.866.205.6485
Special needs (need assistance leaving your home)
1.866.205.6485


Volunteers for Hurricane Gustav Response
www.lava.dhh.louisiana.gov


State of Louisiana Hurricane Information
Hurricane Checklist
National Hurricane Center (NOAA) Gustav Information
Disaster Evacuation Guides
Louisiana State Police
City of Baton Rouge