Shelter Evacuation Information Points - Locations on the Evacuation Route

SOURCE: http://www.knoe.com/Global/story.asp?S=8916819

DSS UPDATE on Shelter Locations:

People who are evacuating on their own and who do not have an alternative shelter should stop at shelter-information points along the evacuation route to get the most up-to-date information about which shelters are open.

The shelter-information points (also listed on the Louisiana evacuation guides) are located at:

Tourist Welcome Center, U.S. 65 & 84, 1401 Carter St., Vidalia.
Tourist Welcome Center, 836 I-20 West, Tallulah.
Paragon Casino, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville.
Sammy's Truck Stop, I-49, Exit 53, 3601 La. 115 West, Bunkie.
Med Express Office, 7525 U.S. 71, Alexandria.
LSU-Shreveport, P.E. Gym, One University Place, Shreveport.
Pickering High School, 180 Lebleu Road, Leesville.
Mowad Civic Center, Fifth Avenue and 10th Street, one block off U.S. 165, Oakdale.
DSS also will assist with the registration of New Orleans area evacuees who require city and/or state assistance in evacuation at the Union Pacific Terminal in New Orleans.

Additional Information

DHH UPDATE on Special Medical Needs Shelters:
Five locations are preparing to open as Special Medical Needs Shelters, located in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Monroe, Bossier, and Hammond. Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport is being prepared for Critical Transportation Needs populations and for pets, should this population be asked to evacuate.

Agriculture and Forestry UPDATE on pet evacuations:
A pet evacuation center for residents with critical transportation needs will be open in Shreveport in accordance with the timeline set by the local parish OEP officials. It is only for evacuees with critical transportation needs, and those residents are instructed to coordinate with their local OEP offices to arrange transportation for themselves and their pets to the shelter.

Pets under 15 pounds that are carried in a pet carrier will be allowed to travel with their owners on the bus transports (soft-sided carriers are preferred). Larger pets will be placed in size-appropriate pet carriers and bussed separately from their owners to the pet/owner shelter.Other shelters for self-evacuators for pets and owners will open as storm and evacuation conditions dictate.

Pets must have proper identification - preferably something permanent like a microchip or tattoo. Dogs and cats need to have proof of annual rabies and other vaccinations. It's also very important to have collars, leashes, harnesses and kennels for confining animals when necessary. Muzzles may be appropriate for animals that are apprehensive in unfamiliar settings. Pet owners should bring at least a three-day supply of food, water and medications for their animals.

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Senior citizen pickup sites are:
Arthur Moody Center, 1111 Newton Ave., Algiers;
Kingsley House, 1600 Constance St., Lower Garden District;
Central City Senior Center, 2020 Philip St., Central City;
and Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church: 1226 S. Carrollton Ave., Carrollton.

General population pickup sites are:
Smith Library bus stop, 6300 Canal Blvd., Lakeview;
Palmer Park, South Claiborne and South Carrollton avenues, West Carrollton;
McMain High School, 5712 S. Claiborne Ave., Broadmoor;
Lyons Community Center, 624 Louisiana Ave., Irish Channel;
Dryades YMCA, 1924 Philip St., Central City;
Warren Easton High School, 3019 Canal St., Treme;
Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Rampart St., 7th Ward;
O. Perry Walker High School, 2832 Gen. Meyer Ave., Algiers;
Stallings Community Center, 4300 St. Claude Ave., Bywater;
Sanchez Center: Caffin and Claiborne avenues, Lower 9th Ward;
Gentilly Mall parking lot, Chef Menteur and Press Drive, Gentilly;
Walgreen's, Lake Forest and Read Blvd., eastern New Orleans;
and Mary Queen of Vietnam, Catholic Church, 14001 Dwyer Rd., eastern New Orleans.

residents should call 311, 877.286.6431, 800.981.6652 or 866.205.6485.