Terrebonne Parish Shelters

Terrebonne Parish Government plans to open shelters ONLY FOR TROPICAL STORMS, CATEGORY 1 AND CATEGORY 2 STORMS. These shelters will be staffed and managed by local volunteers with the support of the Houma Police Department and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office

• South Terrebonne High School
• Evergreen Junior High
• Houma Junior High
• Legion Park Middle
• Schriever Elementary
• Southdown Elementary
• Terrebonne High School
• West Park Elementary

NO SHELTERS WILL BE OPEN IN TERREBONNE PARISH FOR A CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE OR GREATER

The Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center is designated as the parish pick-up point during a Category 3 or above storm. Individuals needing transportation out of the parish will be evacuated from this location only. Your Supplies must fit under the bus seat and on your lap.

If you are in need of transportation to a shelter or out of Terrebonne Parish contact (985) 873-6357

Items to bring to a shelter

Terrebonne Parish Evacuation Plan

     The Terrebonne Parish local plan will utilize resource within the parish to assist in the evacuation of our residents. The local plan will be in affect for tropical storms, Category 1, & Category 2 hurricane threat. The Louisiana State plan will be followed in the event of a Category 3 or greater hurricane threat.

     The homebound, elderly, and disabled residents of our parish have special evacuation needs. Our local government acknowledges this and plans to evacuate these residents first. Please note that "special needs" residents should evacuate with their families whenever possible.

     When a local evacuation order is called, parish officials, will notify residents primarily using local media and the Emergency Alert System (EAS). All emergency information, including shelter openings, evacuation routes, and weather conditions will be given through the media. Stay tuned to your local radio and television stations for the latest official advisories, warnings, and bulletins.

     Zones 1 risk area will be the most crucial area needing to evacuate due to the likeliness of high waters even during minimal storm conditions. Zone 2 and Zone 3 may also become high risk areas based on the intensity of the storm. remember the high tide conditions may occur throughout the year other than during hurricanes that may necessitate evacuation from lower elevation areas. Please review the Zone listing to determine your risk area.

Zone 1

• Chauvin - LA 56: South of LA 58 and Bayouside Dr.
• Dularge - LA 315; South of Falgout Canal Bridge
• Gibson - Geraldine Rd South: Geraldine Rd and Zimmer Rd
• Grand Caillou - LA 57: South of Combon Bridge
• Montegut - LA 55; South of Exxon Company Canal
• Pointe aux Chenes - LA 665: South of Oak Pointe Road

Zone 2

• Chauvin - LA 56; South of 4100 Hwy 56
• Dularge - LA 315: South of Bayou Dularge Bridge
• Grand Caillou - LA 57: South of Woodlawn Ranch Road
• Montegut - LA 55: Intersection of Hwy 665 and LA 55 South
• Pointe aux Chenes - LA 665: South of Intersection of Hwy 55 and Hwy 665

Zone 3

• Rest of Terrebonne Parish
  
  

EVACUATING YOUR PETS

Pet Disaster Readiness Kit

• Carries (contact information on carrier)
• ID Collars, registration tags and leashes
• Shot & Medical records with vet's name
• Photo of pet and description of pets
• Pet medications with instructions
• First aid supplies
• Blankets
• Water & feeding dishes
• Food and Water
• Kitty litter
• Any other items needed for your pets

Only Domestic Animals will be allowed in pet-friendly shelters. Your pets must stay in a certified pet carries made of hard plastic of metal.

Pet Friendly Shelters

Listing available at shelter information check points. (See http://www.lsp.org)

Pet Friendly Lodging

• http://www.1clickpethotels.com
• http://www.petswelcome.com

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jerrold Richard
Director

Barbara Dupre
Office Manager