Jefferson Parish Opens Temporary Shelters
12 September 2008
Jefferson Parish is now under a tornado watch. As a result two temporary facilities are open as shelters. These shelters are designed to provide temporary housing until the threat of tornadoes has passed. Individuals who evacuate to these shelters should bring whatever personal items they may need to sustain themselves until the threat of bad weather is over.
Westbank Shelter
Kings Grant Playground
3805 15th Street
Harvey
Eastbank Shelter
Girard Playground Meeting Room
5300 Irving Street
Metairie
Individuals living in trailers/mobile homes should continue to pay close attention to their local radio and television station broadcasts for updates on weather conditions. In the event of high winds or tornado warnings, individuals should evacuate their trailer immediately and move to the nearest substantial structure or to one of the temporary shelters listed.
The Emergency Management Department is closely monitoring the weather conditions until the threat of bad weather is over. For further information please call the Department of Emergency Management at 349-5360.
