Hurricane Information

Hurricane Preparedness

EMERGENCY DISTRIBUTION CENTERS FOR THE CITY OF DERIDDER
ONE IMPORTANT FACTOR INVOLVED WITH HURRICANES IS THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE FOOD AND WATER TO THE CITIZENS OF DERIDDER. THE CITY OF DERIDDER WILL UTILIZE THREE (3) KEY LOCATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD AND WATER. PLEASE REMEMBER IT COULD TAKE UP TO 72 HOURS BEFORE WE RECEIVE STATE OR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE. EVERYONE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THEY CAN SURVIVE THE FIRST 72 HOURS WITH ENOUGH FOOD, MEDICATIONS AND ANY OTHER VITAL NECESSITIES. THE CITY OF DERIDDER WILL UTILIZE THE THREE FIRE STATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD AND WATER.

HERE ARE THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS OF THOSE STATIONS:

WESTSIDE STATION 102 WILSON ST. / CORNER OF WILSON ST. AND WEST FIRST ST.

EASTSIDE STATION 201 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR. / MLK DR. NEXT TO CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

NORTHSIDE STATION 1809 NORTH PINE ST. / NORTH PINE AND HOOKS ROAD.

FOR THOSE THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL AT 462-8900, TO RECEIVE FOOD AND WATER.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ERIC STRACENER OF THE DERIDDER FIRE DEPARTMENT AT (337) 462-8929.