Plaquemines Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Plaquemines Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Disasters can be in the form of weather related events, such as a hurricane or tornado, or a man-made event, such as a terrorist attack.

The Plaquemines Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness strives to provide its residents and businesses with all the necessary information needed to plan for an emergency of any kind. Regardless of the cause, the Plaquemines Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has a goal and that is to provide its residents and businesses with all the necessary infor

mation needed to plan for an emergency of any kind. We encourage you to review the information provided on our website as it gives specific information on issues we know are important to you; instructions on everything from sheltering-in-place to mandatory evacuations to specific information on how to return properly to the Parish after a mandatory evacuation order has been lifted. We also encourage you to sign up for the Parish Emergency Notification Alerts, an emergency message sent to your home or cell phone in the event of an emergency. As we continue to stress throughout the Parish, we must always plan for the unexpected. Life Threatening Emergencies: Dial 911

Report Suspicious Activity:
24-Hour Hotline: Dial 911

Non Life Threatening Emergencies or Assistance:
24-Hour Hotline: (504) 297-5660

Non Life Threatening Assistance Outside of Plaquemines Parish:
1-888-683-8210

Sign up for the Plaquemines Parish Emergency Notification System (PPENS)
The reverse 911 notification system

08/30/2026

The disturbance in the Gulf now has a medium (50%) chance of development. If it were to develop, it would most likely be a short lived tropical depression. Other than an increase of chances of showers/storms, we are not forecasting significant impacts, regardless of it develops or not. Main concern would be locally heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding.

Tropical Weather Outlook- Friday, 8/28Here is an update concerning the potential for tropical cyclone development in the...
08/29/2026

Tropical Weather Outlook- Friday, 8/28

Here is an update concerning the potential for tropical cyclone development in the northern Gulf from US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana

Overview:

There is a LOW (10%) chance of tropical cyclone development over the next 7 days.

This system is forecast to move generally westward and could bring higher rain chances to the northern Gulf coast in the next 3 to 5 days.

Confidence:

Since this system has not yet developed, there is low confidence in the forecast impacts

Impacts:

This system poses no immediate threat to the local area, but should continue to be monitored.

If anything, this system will bring higher rain chances to the local area towards the end of this weekend and early next week.

The below graphic below highlights the threats associated with this system.

Weather Update- 8/24 @ 2:45pmSevere Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northern Plaquemines Parish until 3:45 pm
08/24/2026

Weather Update- 8/24 @ 2:45pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northern Plaquemines Parish until 3:45 pm

Weather Update - 8/24 @ 1245pmA Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Plaquemines Parish until 7pm
08/24/2026

Weather Update - 8/24 @ 1245pm

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Plaquemines Parish until 7pm

Weather Update - Monday, 8/24 11amHere is an update concerning the severe weather threat today from US National Weather ...
08/24/2026

Weather Update - Monday, 8/24 11am

Here is an update concerning the severe weather threat today from US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana.

Changes from previous update:
• The threat of excessive rainfall has increased.

Overview:

WHAT: SLIGHT RISK of Severe Weather and a SLIGHT RISK of Excessive Rainfall

WHEN: Mainly afternoon and evening.

WHERE: All of south Mississippi and southeast Louisiana.

CONFIDENCE:
• We are confident that there will be thunderstorms across the area and that a few will be strong to severe.

Impacts:
The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:
• Wind gusts greater than 60 mph are possible.
• Winds of this magnitude are capable of causing damage to trees and power lines, leading to isolated/scattered power outages.
• Small hail is possible.
• Locally heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding in flood prone areas.

The attached graphics below highlight the Severe Weather Outlook for today.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Northern Plaquemines Parish Power outages in Belle Chasse area.Use extreme caution if you ...
08/22/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Northern Plaquemines Parish

Power outages in Belle Chasse area.

Use extreme caution if you are traveling the highways.

08/21/2026

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for...

Northeastern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

08/21/2026

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

West central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northeastern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 330 PM CDT.

* At 244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Gretna, or
over Harvey, and is nearly stationary.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Harvey, Timberlane, Marrero, Belle Chasse,
Gretna, Terrytown, Meraux, Arabi, Woodmere, and Estelle.

🥵🌡Take necessary heat precautions if you are conducting outdoor activities this week.
07/27/2026

🥵🌡Take necessary heat precautions if you are conducting outdoor activities this week.

🌞🌡🥵 Heat Update for Monday, 7/27 & Tuesday, 7/28
07/27/2026

🌞🌡🥵 Heat Update for Monday, 7/27 & Tuesday, 7/28

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8056 Highway 23, Ste 308
Belle Chasse, LA
70037

Telephone

+15042975600

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