Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Town Hall [Video]

Join AARP Louisiana for an essential town hall discussion focused on advising the public on this year’s upcoming hurricane season. This discussion features a panel of experts who will break down the complexities of hurricane threats and offer practical advice on how to stay safe and prepared during the storm season. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights to help protect yourself and your loved ones.

Panelists:

Rubby Douglas, preparedness section chief in the Emergency Management Division for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).

Chris Franklin, chief meteorologist for WWL-TV in New Orleans.

Collin Arnold, director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the City of New Orleans (NOHSEP).

Host: Mike Smith: Environmental Editor for The Advocate

Sponsored by: AARP of Louisiana

Additional resources:

https://getagameplan.org/ for evacuation and preparedness resources
https://ready.nola.gov/ to stay connected and text nolaready to 77295 for text updates from the City of New Orleans and the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
https://damage.la.gov/ to report damage in the aftermath of the storm

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
1:40 Weather patterns breakdown from Chris Franklin
7:00 Preparation on a state level
9:15 Preparation in New Orleans
16:40 Preparation for vulnerable populations
23:14 Rapid intensification of storms and how to prepare
34:00 Preparation for storms without warning
35:50 When to evacuate
39:55 Levee system
44:15 How coastal erosion has affected storm strength
49:20 Advice on making insurance claims
54:57 Final thoughts