East Baton Rouge Parish Animal Control & Rescue Center

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For the latest emergency information during Hurricane Delta visit brla.gov/emergency.

Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

NWS New Orleans-
Latest 1PM CDT update on Tropical Storm . We are starting to see a more steady strengthening trend now with maximum sustained winds of 60mph. Forecast remains on track that this system will enter the Gulf and may likely impact the N Gulf coast later this week

US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana

4 am advisory on Tropical Depression 26. The system is expected to become a tropical storm later today and a hurricane by Wednesday. Everyone along the northern Gulf coast should start preparing for possible tropical impacts later this week.

NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center

Here are the Key Messages regarding Tropical Storm Beta, issued by NHC at 4 a.m. CDT Sunday - www.hurricanes.gov

NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center

...SALLY FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE ON MONDAY.....LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE, HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS, AND HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED ALONG PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF COAST STARTING ON MONDAY...

*** A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Port Fourchon Louisiana to the Mississippi/Alabama State Line, including Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Maurepas, and Lake Borgne
*** A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Morgan City Louisiana to Ocean Springs Mississippi
* Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas incl. metropolitan New Orleans
*** A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Mississippi/Alabama State Line to the Alabama/Florida State Line
*** A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* East of Ocean Springs to the Alabama/Florida State Line
*** A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* East of Ocean Springs to Indian Pass
* Intracoastal City Louisiana to west of Morgan City
*** A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Indian Pass to Ochlockonee River Florida

Hurricane conditions are expected within the hurricane warning area starting late Monday. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area tonight, and are expected within the warning area beginning Monday. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office - www.weather.gov

The risk of isolated tornadoes will begin to increase Monday afternoon and evening over parts of the western Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, southern Mississippi, and southeast Louisiana.

At 4 p.m. CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Sally was located about 165 miles (265 km) south of Panama City, Florida, and about 215 miles (345 km) east-southeast of the mouth of the MIssissippi River. Sally is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue through tonight. A slower west- northwestward motion is expected Monday and Monday night, followed by a further decrease in forward speed and a turn to the northwest Monday night and Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Sally will move over the north-central Gulf of Mexico tonight and Monday, and approach the north-central Gulf Coast within the hurricane warning area late Monday and Monday night. Sally is expected to move slowly northward near the southeastern Louisiana or Mississippi coasts through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km) primarily to the east of the center. Strengthening is expected to occur during the next day or so, and Sally is forecast to become a hurricane on Monday, with some additional strengthening possible before the center nears the northern Gulf Coast.

The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...
- Mouth of the Mississippi River to Ocean Springs, MS including Lake Borgne...7-11 ft
- Port Fourchon, LA to Mouth of the Mississippi River...4-7 ft
- Ocean Springs, MS to MS/AL State Line...4-7 ft
- Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...4-6 ft
- MS/AL Border to AL/FL State Line incl. Mobile Bay...2-4 ft
- AL/FL State Line to Chassahowitzka, FL incl. Pensacola Bay, Choctawhatchee Bay, and Saint Andrew Bay...1-3 ft
- Burns Point, LA to Port Fourchon, LA...1-3 ft

Overtopping of local levees outside of the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System is possible where local inundation values may be higher than those shown above.

Sally is expected to be a slow moving system resulting in significant flash flooding for the central Gulf Coast Monday into Wednesday. Sally is expected to produce rainfall of 8 to 16 inches with isolated amounts of 24 inches over portions of the central Gulf Coast from the western Florida Panhandle to southeast Louisiana from Monday through the middle of the week. This rainfall will likely result in new widespread minor to isolated major flooding on area rivers.

The next complete advisory will be issued by NHC at 10 p.m. CDT with an intermediate advisory at 7 p.m. CDT - www.hurricanes.gov

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In preparation for below are sand and sandbag locations in our area. Visit gis.brla.gov/emergency to view the nearest location to you.

*Residents should bring their own shovel and remember social distancing guidelines at each location.*

BREC Airline Highway Fairgrounds - 16072 Airline Highway
BREC Alsen Park - 601 Old Rafe Mayer Road
BREC Cadillac Street - 6117 Cadillac Street
BREC Doyles Bayou Park - 7801 Port Hudson-Pride Road
BREC Flannery Road Park - 801 S Flannery Road
BREC Hartley-Vey at Gardere Park - 1702 Gardere Lane
BREC Lovett Road Park - 13443 Lovett Road
*Due to construction, sand has been moved to the back parking lot.
BREC Memorial Stadium - 1702 Foss Street

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Hurricane - Remember to practice generator safety in case of power outages in our area.

- Only use a generator outside, in a well ventilated area, and 5 feet away from all doors, windows, and vent openings.

- When plugging in appliances make sure they are plugged directly into the generator or a heavy duty outdoor-rated extension cord.

- Check your extension cords for cuts, tears, and that the plug has all three prongs, especially a grounding pin.

- Turn off generators and let them cool down before refueling.

- Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home.

511LA| LA Traffic | Trip Planner | Road Conditions

511la.org Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for Louisiana. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.

Here’s where to get sandbags around Baton Rouge ahead of the storm

wafb.com In preparation of Tuesday's severe weather risk, Baton Rouge city leaders have made sandbags available at theses locations.

Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

DOTD:
As weather changes be safe and check 511la.org for road conditions. remember not to drive through high water. .

US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana

2PM Sunday: 🌀 Hurricane Marco 🌀 is expected to cause impacts across Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi. Heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding/storm surge are all possible for parts of our area. Here is a breakdown of what we are thinking currently.

Storm Surge Inundation: 🌊
-Could range from 4 to 6 ft along Coastal SE LA eastward to Ocean Springs
-Could range from 2 to 4 feet in Lake Pontchartrain and Maurepas and east of Ocean Springs. These amounts depend upon the track.

Heavy Rainfall: 🌧
-2 to 6 inches of rain with locally higher amounts of double or more possible.
-The areas most at risk of heavy rainfall and flooding are Coastal MS, parts of SE LA (including the Northshore and New Orleans), and parts of S MS

Wind Threat:💨
-Winds are expected to be 39 to 57 mph in the limited risk areas
-Winds are expected to be 58 to 73 mph in the moderate risk areas
-Winds are expected to be 74 to 110 mph in the high risk areas
-These winds could damage trees or powerlines. Be sure to secure any loose items.

⚠ Be prepared for the potential threat from winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall. Make sure to have all preparations done today. Be sure to have plenty of water, have a plan in place, and be sure to remember your furry friends. 🐶🐱

Baton Rouge Police Department

The City of Baton Rouge

All City-Parish buildings will be closed on Monday, June 8, 2020 due to the continued threat of Tropical Storm Cristobal. However, Republic Services will continue with normal collections Monday on a delayed start time due to Tropical Storm Cristobal.

With the anticipated landfall of Cristobal somewhere along the Louisiana coast, we ask that you consider your outside pets in your storm preparations... Please do not leave them out in the weather.

Also, please shut down your traps, if you are trapping animals, until Monday.

Be safe.

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE

Animal Control will be observing Memorial Day and will be closed. There will be two officers available for emergency situations. Please, if you have an emergency, contact local law enforcement or 911.

East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office

EBR Sheriff’s Offices to Open to the Public May 26th: Public Still Encouraged to Utilize Online and Phone Services

“While we are opening our offices to the public, we still encourage residents to take advantage of our online and phone services in order to minimize the risks involved with in-person contact. I thank the public for their patience and understanding as we all do our best to keep the community safe and healthy.” - Sheriff Sid Gautreaux
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Beginning Tuesday, May 26th, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office will open offices to the public. Residents requiring in-person services at EBRSO facilities will have their temperature taken prior to entering the building, and will be given a mask if they do not already have one. Visitation at the EBR Parish Prison will remain suspended until recommended by CDC and the LA Department of Corrections.
The Sheriff’s Office still encourages the public to utilize online services and telephone services when possible as outlined below:

Making a Report to Uniform Patrol
Residents can still provide information to file a report to deputies over the phone by calling 389-5000 for non-emergencies. As always, in the case of an emergency call 911 and the appropriate agency will respond.

Paying Taxes and Fines
EBRSO’s Tax and Fines offices located in City Hall on Saint Louis Street will be open to the public May 26th. Residents are still encouraged to pay their taxes online or via mail. Instructions are available here: https://www.ebrso.org/TCM-Online/Tax-Payment-FAQs.

Tickets can also be paid online at: https://www.ebrso.org/Traffic-Ticket-Payments.
Criminal Records

EBRSO Headquarters, located at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive, will be opened to the public May 26th. Criminal Records can still be requested at: https://www.ebrso.org/PUBLIC-TOOLS/Report-Request.

Apply for a Job
Human Resources, also located at EBRSO Headquarters, will open May 26th. Those interested can apply for a position online here: https://www.ebrso.org/Careers.

Parish Prison
Parish Prison, located at 2867 Brigadier General Isaac Smith Ave., will remain closed to the public until recommended by the CDC and the LA Department of Corrections. Bond can be made at the front gate of the facility and inside the front lobby. Attorney visits are allowed via phone and video only. Families with urgent concerns related to an inmate can contact the Public Defender’s Office at (225) 389-3150 extension 159 or email [email protected].

Additional services, phone numbers and information are available on the Sheriff’s Office website at www.ebrso.org. A directory of departments is also available by calling (225) 389-5000.

How to Identify Venomous Snakes - Ark-La-Tex Weekend

arklatexweekend.com Do you know how many poisonous snakes are native to North America? Can you identify the venomous snakes? This guide can help you out.

Injured/Orphaned Wildlife | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Have you run across some wildlife and think it may need to be “rescued”? Consult the following before you call:

wlf.louisiana.gov The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations.

Companion Animal Alliance

We can't wait to see you! Our doors are officially reopening this Friday, May 15th with certain restrictions. 🎉

Interested adopters must schedule an appointment in advance by calling CAA’s main line at (225)408-5360 or emailing [email protected]. Each appointment can last up to an hour and is limited to 2 people per party. As recommended, all visitors are required to wear face masks and must maintain a six-feet distance from shelter employees and other guests. Our intake department will resume pet drop-offs and surrenders Saturday, May 16th by appointment only. Email [email protected] to schedule.

The generosity of dedicated volunteers, fosters and adopters has provided comfort to so many of Baton Rouge’s lost and abandoned pets during this challenging time. We are so grateful for your support. ❤️

Animal Services in EBR

Just a quick reminder to ALL... EBR Animal Control is abiding by the Mayor's City-Parish shutdown order.

Our physical facility is closed to the public during this time. At this time, a limited number of field personnel are responding to EMERGENCY CALLS (threats to public health & safety) only until this order is rescinded.

We are experiencing HIGH CALL VOLUMES as you can imagine, so please be patient. If you have a true emergency, it is recommended that you contact your local police/sheriff's department.

At this time, we ARE NOT servicing or delivering animal traps in the parish. So if you are still trapping, please stop until normal operations are resumed.

As a reminder, our facility NO LONGER houses animals on site. Please DO NOT drop your animal off in front of our building. The facility is monitored and abandoning animals is, at least, a misdemeanor violation of law. During this STATE OF EMERGENCY, it can be considered a FELONY OFFENSE.

Don't chance it folks. Do the right thing. Care for your animals the best you can until this crisis is abated.

REGARDING COMPANION ANIMAL ALLIANCE:

https://mailchi.mp/caabr/fosterpetsinquarantine