This is the Louisiana Department of Education emergency information notification website. In the event of an emergency, this page will contain emergency notifications, contact information, and other useful information.
Emergency Information
Notifications
9/15/08 (5:00 p.m.): Department Updates List of School Closings and Re-Openings due to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Today Louisiana Department of Education officials published two reports indicating the opening status of local school districts for Tuesday, September 16. The first report is an update strictly relating to school districts that announced closures last week due to Hurricane Ike. The comprehensive list is an update on the status of all school districts across the state. In some cases, districts have announced partial closures and tentative opening dates. These types of details are included in footnotes on each report.
CURRENT LIST OF DISTRICT CLOSINGS DUE TO HURRICANE IKE
CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS (Including Status of Districts Re-Opening or Districts Still Closed Due to Hurricane Gustav; and Districts Recently Announcing Closures Due to Hurricane Ike)
Emergency Contacts
Department of Education Emergency Contacts
The emergency contact for this agency is: Patrick Weaver (225) 342-2098 patrick.weaver@la.gov
Emergency Blog: Visit the Louisiana Department of Education Emergency Blog . Up to date information will be posted here as it becomes available. Visitors to the emergency blog are welcome to post comments or ask questions.
In the event that Louisiana Department of Education email addresses stop functioning, individuals may contact us at la.dept.of.education@gmail.com . Otherwise, please use the contact information above.
Toll Free (Call Center): 1-877-453-2721 http://www.louisianaschools.net customerservice@la.gov Agency/Staff Contact Information
Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Main Phone: (225) 925-7500 (225) 925-7501 http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov Agency/Staff Contact Information
Louisiana State Police
Information: (225) 925-6006 1-800-434-8007 http://www.lsp.org State Emergencies Agency/Staff Contact Information
Louisiana Parish & School District Contacts
Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Contacts Louisiana Public School Contacts Louisiana Non-Public School Contacts Louisiana School Directory (Complete - 5MB) Louisiana Public School District Superintendents
Other Topics of Interest
Info for State Employees
A toll free 800 telephone number has been established for state employees to call for emergency situation information. This 800 number is connected to a voice mailbox wherein employees will be able to call to obtain instructional information on office closures and how to report to work in the event of an area or statewide incident.
Toll-Free: 1-800-360-9660 or (225) 342-0498 http://www.louisiana.gov
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