Operation Preparation: Are You Ready Medically for Hurricane Season?
- Category: In The News, Severe Weather
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- Written By: Laura Hanzo
If a hurricane approaches our community, North Oaks will activate a public information line – (985) 230-INFO [4636] – to provide helpful medical information, including:
- Medical preparations to make before the storm, including recommendations to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19
- Special needs/medical shelters information
- Availability of health care services at North Oaks facilities and North Oaks physician offices (i.e., elective procedure cancellations, closure and reopening dates)
- Availability of local pharmacy services and other medical resources in the recovery phase.
Updates also will be posted here and given to our media partners, including:
- KSLU 90.9 FM
- WFPR 1400 AM
- WHMD 107.1 FM
- WJBO 1150 AM
- WTGG Tangi 96.5 FM
- WWL AM 870/FM 105.3.
Are You Medically Prepared for a Hurricane?
Hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. As part of your medical preparations for hurricane season, download and complete the “Personal Medical Information Form" and store it in your waterproof disaster supplies kit to help you keep track of your health information wherever you are.
Get more tips to help you medically prepare for hurricane season here.
Additional Resources
United States Department of Homeland Security
Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Tangipahoa Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
During hurricane season and always, North Oaks is here for you.
