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Beauregard Parish

Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Department: (337) 463-3281 

Beauregard Parish Police Jury: (337) 463-7019 

Beauregard Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness: (337) 463-3281

Beauregard Memorial Hospital: (337) 462-7100

 

Vernon Parish

Vernon Parish Sheriff's Department: (337) 238-1311

Vernon Parish Police Jury: (337) 238-0324

Vernon Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness: (337) 238-7225

Byrd Regional Hospital: (337) 239-9041

 

To report electric outages or downed lines, call:

Cleco: (800) 622-6537

Beauregard Electric: (337) 463-6221

 

If you need sandbags:

  • In Beauregard Parish they are avalable at all parish road barns.
  • The city of DeRidder will have them at the city shop, 734 W. 7th Street. Bring a shovel.
  • Vernon Parish will have sand bags at the maintenance yard on Alexandria Highway.
  • Rosepine will have them at the town hall. Bring a shovel.

As always, in an emergency, call 9-1-1

It is important to prepare for any potential hazard scenario during inclement weather. Being prepared includes making a disaster kit. Ochsner Health System recommends your disaster kits include:  

  • A list of medications that you and your loved ones take, along with at least a week’s supply of your regular medications and medical supplies. Be sure to include a list of instructions, doctors’ orders and dosage recommendations in case you need assistance communicating with others. In the case of a prolonged evacuation, patients with chronic conditions treated by high risk controlled substances are advised to carry a pharmacy print out and letter from their doctor when seeking refills out of state.
  • Extra batteries for items like hearing aids, radios and flashlights.
  • A first aid kit with items like ace bandages, Band-Aids and personal hygiene items.
  • A two day supply of non-perishable foods like peanut butter, protein bars, canned goods, meal replacement shakes and cheese crackers.
  • A three day supply of clean, drinkable water.
  • A waterproof container, preferably one that is insulated, for storing everything in your disaster kit.
  • A communication plan – In addition to having your mobile phone and a back-up battery, talk with family or friends ahead of time to develop a plan. Designate a place to meet up with them in the event you are unable to reach them by phone.

 

When thinking about packing up medications for a disaster there are a few quick items to pack to ensure your medications are ready to go in a short amount of time.

  • A laminated list of medications and instructions, in case you need assistance communicating with others.
  • A cooler bag for any medications that need to be kept cold.
  • At least a week’s supply of your regular medications and medical supplies or as much as you can keep on hand.
  • Copies of the style and serial numbers of any assistive devices such as oxygen tanks or asthma breathing treatment devices.
  • Medical insurance cards, Medicare/Medicaid cards, physician contact information, list of your allergies and health history stored in a waterproof container.
  • Extra batteries for hearing aids or extra hearing aids if you have them.
  • Extra eyeglasses and backup supplies for any visual aids you use.
  • Small first-aid kit with items like ace bandages, Band-Aids, feminine supplies and personal hygiene items.
  • Any over-the-counter medications you take regularly such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.