Hurricane PreparationPreparation... the key to Safety and Survival!Southeast Louisiana, including Jefferson Parish and the New Orleans Metropolitan area, is at risk for hurricanes due to our proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Pontchartrain. State & local officials have prepared Evacuation Maps & Resources. To view or print the maps you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Louisiana Emergency Evacuation MapLouisiana Citizen Awareness & Disaster Evacutaion GuideTo obtain a printed copy of the Louisiana Citizen Awareness and Disaster Evacuation Guide, please contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross. American Red Cross |