Plaquemines Parish Government, in preparation for any type of disaster requiring the evacuation of residents, is issuing the following Public Health Announcement:
All individuals who have been diagnosed with conditions needing special medical attention such as insulin therapy, oxygen therapy, dialysis, cardiac drugs/treatment, etc., to make plans and arrangements WELL IN ADVANCE with your private physician, your clinic and your family for treatment during the evacuation. Regular shelters are not equipped to handle evacuees requiring special medical attention.
Any Plaquemines Parish resident who is now TOTALLY BED BOUND and may require assistance during an evacuation must contact us NOW. Persons requesting assistance must currently be a permanent resident of the parish and currently be living within the boundaries of the parish.
Responses and/or questions regarding this announcement are to be directed to the Plaquemines Parish Government Health Nurse, Linda Ramil or Health Department Staff.
