Update Regarding City of Baker Preparations in Advance of March 17, 2021 Severe Weather Alert:
Mayor Waites announced the following updates to the City of Baker Emergency Preparedness plan were implemented:
- The Baker Emergency Operations Center (E.O.C.) will be partially activated in preparation for Sever Weather at 4:00 PM CST today, March 17, 2021 .
- The phone number for the E.O.C. is 800-953-5933.
- In the event of an emergency please call 911.
- Baker Utilities drive through will be open for regular operations.
- Baker City Hall & Municipal Buildings remain closed to the public due to COVID19 however, it remains staffed for regular operations until 5:30 PM and is accessible by phone and email. Please call 225-778-0300 to speak with employees remotely.
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued the following advisory:
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
* WHAT South winds 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts expected.
* WHERE Portions of southeast and southern Mississippi and southeast Louisiana.
* WHEN From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Please follow Safety Basics during severe weather:
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.
Secure outdoor objects:
- Please do not leave garbage bins on the curb
- Secure patio furniture and other items located in your yard
Be prepared for and aware of:
- Falling limbs
- Fallen utility power lines
- If you come across a downed utility wire of any kind, always do the following:
- Assume it's energized and stay as far away as you can. Energized lines can charge the ground near the point of contact and may electrocute you. If you come upon a downed line of any kind, stay at least 35 feet away. Do not attempt to rescue a person or pet.
- Call 911
- Leave everything to utility professionals and emergency personnel.
- Do not drive over downed power lines. Stay in your car.
Please establish an Emergency Plan with your family.
You can put a plan together by discussing the questions below with your family, friends or household to start your emergency plan.
- How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?
- What is my shelter plan?
- What is my evacuation route?
- What is my family/household communication plan?
- Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit?
- Check with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and update my emergency plans due to Coronavirus.
- Get masks (for everyone over 2 years old), disinfectants, and check my sheltering plan.
Be sure to include City of Baker messaging in your plan - get your family signed up for updates by texting LABAKER UPDATES to 468311.
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