Hurricane Information
As a coastal state, Louisiana faces the possible threat from hurricanes and tropical storms each June through November. These storms have the potential to cause property damage, personal injury and even death.
Louisiana State University is aware that these high intensity storms can easily create unsafe conditions in our own community. In recent years, LSU has opted to close the campus as tropical storms or hurricanes approached the Louisiana coastline.
As a storm approaches, the LSU Emergency Response Plan will be activated to ensure the safety of the entire campus. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to stay tuned to local news media, look for postings on the LSU Web site at www.lsu.edu, and be aware of emergency phone numbers: 225-578-4636 or 1-800-516-6444.
Announcements concerning the canceling of classes and campus events will be posted as soon as decisions are made by the Emergency Response Team.
Please review the Hurricane Checklist for actions to take to prepare for an impending storm. View the Emergency contacts list.
Useful Links
- LSU Emergency Response Plan
- Campus Emergency Contacts
- LSU Hurricane Checklist
- Preparation Checklist
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- Hurricane Preparedness (FEMA)
- LSU Hurricane Center
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Southern Regional Climate Center at LSU
- Wave-Current Surge Information System for Coastal Louisiana (WAVCIS)
- The Weather Channel
- WBRZ/The Advocate
- WAFB Channel 9
