| 1. Precautionary
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This phase will concentrate
on people who are vulnerable to the effects of hurricane
winds and water. It is directed at offshore workers, persons
on coastal islands and persons living in low-lying areas
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| 2.
Recommended |
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This phase will concentrate
on all people who are at risk. YOU ARE AT RISK, IF YOU
LIVE:
 Outside of levee protection
In a manufactured
home (i.e. mobile home, recreational vehicle, etc.)
In a low-lying or flood prone area
The hurricane is
a Category 3 (slow) or any Category 4 or 5
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| 3. Mandatory
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This is the final and most
serious phase of evacuation. Authorities will put maximum
emphasis on encouraging evacuation and limiting entry
into the risk area. Designated State Evacuation Routes
will be enhanced by turning two outbound lanes into three
wherever possible. When the storm gets close to the risk
area, evacuation routes will be closed and any persons
remaining in the area will be directed to Last Resort
Refuge. |
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EVACUATION
CENTERS (SHELTERS)
St. James Parish Emergency Preparedness,
working in conjunction with the Sheriff's Office, will
provide sheltering to the residents of St. James Parish
in need during an emergency.
Evacuation centers (shelters) will be
determined according to the level of emergency at the
time of the decision.
Reception areas (shelters) will remain
the same as in the past. Evacuation centers (shelters)
will be open according to the direction and seriousness
of the emergency.
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