This is the Recovery School District 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
9/11/08 (5:00 p.m.): Districts Close Due to Approach of Hurricane Ike
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Today, Louisiana Department of Education officials released the names of school districts closing due to the approach of Hurricane Ike.
Acadia Parish (Friday)
Allen Parish (Friday)
Ascension Parish (Friday)
Beauregard (Friday)
Calcasieu Parish (Thursday and Friday)
Cameron Parish (Thursday and Friday)
East Baton Rouge Parish (Friday - 12:00 Noon)
East Feliciana Parish (Friday - 1:00 p.m.)
Iberia Parish (Friday)
Jefferson Parish (Friday)
Jefferson Davis Parish (Friday)
Lafayette Parish (Friday)
Orleans Parish (Friday - Partial Closures - See List)
Plaquemines Parish (Friday - Partial Closures - See List)
Pointe Coupee Parish (Friday)
St. Bernard Parish (Friday)
St. Charles Parish (Friday)
St. James Parish (Friday)
St. John the Baptist Parish (Friday)
St. Martin Parish (Friday)
St. Mary Parish (Friday)
Vermilion Parish (After 12:00 noon on Thursday and Friday)
Vernon Parish (Friday)
West Baton Rouge Parish (Friday - See List)
City of Baker School District (Friday - 1:00 p.m.)
Recovery School District - New Orleans (Friday)
Recovery School District - Non-New Orleans (Friday)
Louisiana School for the Deaf (Friday - 12:00 Noon)
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CURRENT LIST OF DISTRICT CLOSINGS DUE TO HURRICANE IKE
9/11/08 (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 issued a comprehensive list, which outlines the operational status of school districts across the state. Based on reports from district leaders, the latest report provides current information on school districts that are closing due to Hurricane Ike as well as the re-opening status or plans of school districts impacted by Hurricane Gustav.
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
Recovery School District Emergency Contacts
The emergency contact for this agency is:
Email: info@rsdla.net
Emergency Blog: Visit the Recovery School District 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.
1641 Poland Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Website: http://www.nolapublicschools.net
Other: Agency/Staff Contact Information
Department of Education Emergency Contacts
The emergency contact for this agency is:
Name: Patrick Weaver
Phone: (225) 342-2098
Email: 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
1201 North Third St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
Website: http://www.louisianaschools.net
Email: customerservice@la.gov
Other: Agency/Staff Contact Information
Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Main Phone: (225) 925-7500
Fax: (225) 925-7501
Website: http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov
Other: Agency/Staff Contact Information
Louisiana State Police
Information: (225) 925-6006
Homeland Security Hotline: 1-800-434-8007
Website: http://www.lsp.org
Other: State Emergencies
Other: Agency/Staff Contact Information
Louisiana Parish & School District Contacts
Louisiana Public School Districts & Superintendents
Louisiana Public School Contacts
Louisiana Non-Public School Contacts
Louisiana School Directory (Complete - 5MB)
Parish Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Contacts
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 More Info: http://www.louisiana.gov
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