Hurricane Preparedness: Hurricane season begins June 01.  Begin planning now so that you will be ready if a hurricane threatens our area.  Below are some links that will help you prepare for this hurricane season:


*TIPS FOR MAKING A HURRICANE PLAN!

*Hancock County Emergency Management Agency

*Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA): Guide to Hurricane Preparedness
These are also available for pick-up at the Central Fire Department - 543 Main Street, Bay St. Louis

*Emergency Preparedness for Businesses

*Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

*American Red Cross

*National Hurricane Center / NOAA

*Humane Society of the United States (HSUS.org)

Evacuation Routes:

• Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT): Evacuation Routes, contraflow plan, emergency preparedness

Radio Stations:

• WQRZ (Bay St. Louis radio station)
• WWL Channel 4 (CBS): 870 AM

News Stations:

• WLOX Channel 13 (News for South Mississippi)
• WWL Channel 4 (CBS)
• WDSU Channel 6 (NBC)
• WVUE Channel 8 (FOX)
• WGNO Channel 26 (ABC)

Debris Removal Guidelines:

Please use the following FEMA guidelines for all storm-related debris removal. Debris should not be placed on or near fire hydrants and meters.