
HURRICANE SEASON – JUNE 1st THRU NOV. 30th
16 years ago, our region experienced the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. So many of our people had their homes and/or businesses decimated by the winds and waters of Katrina, and some lost loved ones. At Celebration, both of the Campuses we had at that time were greatly damaged, and 60% of our members at that time were permanently displaced to other cities and states. Last year we were hit with Hurricane Ida as well as tornados that devastated large parts of Louisiana.
But the Lord brought us back after Katrina, Hurricane Isaac in 2012, and also after Hurricane Ida and one of the reasons we were able to bounce back as a Church and as a region was because of the compassion and generosity of Christians around our nation and world. As we enter Hurricane season, we want to be able to extend that same kind of compassion and generosity to those who may be affected by any storms or hurricanes that could impact our region. We have also provided a list of resources below. Please review and prepare early.

Pre-Game Plan
MEDICINE & HYGIENE
- List of illnesses, medications and allergies, hygiene items, first aid, and baby supplies.
FOOD & WATER
- Have one gallon of water per person per day – plus extra for pets, canned foods, cereals, snacks, peanut butter, and jelly.
CLOTHING & BEDDING
- Change of clothes, rain gear, boots, sleeping bags, and pillows
PETS & MISC
- Pet food, carrier, collars, leashes, bedding, map of your area, and plastic garbage bags.
TOOLS & ELECTRONICS
- Basics tools, wrench, pliers, scissors, waterproof matches, battery operated radio, lantern/candles, flashlight
DOCUMENTS
- Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards, Passport, Important contact information, mortgage or rental insurance information & any other important documents.
Other Resources
- Emergency Info: 2-1-1
- Weather: Weather.gov
- Road Info: 511LA.org or Dial 5-1-1
- State Police: LSP.ORG or 800-469-4828
- Radio: 870AM, 105.3FM, 101.9FM
- State Website: https://gohsep.la.gov/PREPARE/EMERGENCY-PREPAREDNESS-GUIDE
- FEMA: www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/hurricanes
- National Hurricane Center: nhc.noaa.gov
- Red Cross: redcross.org
- CDC: cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/covid-19/prepare-for-hurricane.html