East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services

With the summer heat in full swing make sure you are taking the right steps in preventing heat emergencies for you and your family.

When temperatures rise in the summer, extremely hot weather can cause sickness or even death.

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🚗 Road Safety Reminder:

Before you travel, check current road conditions and use caution on roadways. Never drive around barricades or attempt to drive through flooded roads.

For state highway and roadway closure information, call 5-1-1.

For local road closures and emergency updates, visit brla.gov/emergency

As Tropical Storm Arthur approaches our area, having the right information can help keep you and your family safe. Save these important numbers:

📲 211 – Emergency information, community resources, and crisis counseling

🌳 311 – Report trees and debris in roadways, street flooding, and other non-emergency local issues

🛣️ 511 – Get updates on state road closures and travel conditions

🚨 911 – For emergencies only when there is an immediate threat to life, health, or property

Stay informed, stay prepared, and continue to monitor local weather updates.