As we brace ourselves for Hurricane Francine, it’s critical for businesses in Acadia Parish to be fully prepared. Severe weather can bring unexpected challenges, but with proactive measures, you can safeguard your employees, property, and operations. The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is here to offer guidance and support to our local businesses.
During an emergency, the best way to get in touch with us is via email: Elizabeth@AcadiaParishChamber.org or info@AcadiaParishChamber.org.
Here are a few tips to help prepare your business for any disaster:
- Print a list of vendors and suppliers or other businesses you may need to contact in the event your business is not accessible
- Create an old fashion phone tree for your employees to ensure everyone is safe & to communicate plans for closures or precautions
- Assemble an evacuation plan in case you have to leave the business suddenly, include details on customer evacuation & shut down procedures
- Elevate files & electronics and bring critical documents (like your insurance information) home with you; purchase an external hard drive for back-up
Additional Resources and Key Contacts
Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center
Additional Business Resources
Key Contact Information
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
For emergency resources and updates, visit www.getagameplan.org
FEMA: DisasterRecovery.gov
LABEOC: www.LABEOC.org
Acadia Parish Police Jury: www.APPJ.org 337-788-8800
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Department: www.APSO.org or 337-788-8700
Small Business Development Center: Heidi Melancon 337-482-6312
Volunteer Info: www.VolunteerLouisiana.gov
Louisiana State Police: 225-925-6325 or *LSP from any cell phone
American Red Cross: 1-866-GET-INFO
Consumer Protection Hotline: 1-800-351-4889
Entergy: 1-800-ENTERGY Power Outages: 1-800-9Outage
Cleco: 1-318-484-7400 Power Outages: 1-800-622-6537
SLEMCO: 337-896-5384 Power Outages: 1-888-2SLEMCO
