Louisiana Emergency Response Network

Donice Fletcher and Deborah Spann with LERN recently attended the Rapides Regional Medical Center Trauma Symposium, joining healthcare professionals from across the region for a valuable day of education, collaboration, and discussions focused on advancing trauma care and improving patient outcomes. 👏👏👏

🌀 It is officially hurricane season! 🌀 Take time now to build your emergency kit, review your evacuation routes, secure your home, and make a plan with your family before a storm threatens our area. Staying informed and taking action today can make all the difference tomorrow.

‘The threat is not zero’: GOHSEP warns residents ahead of hurricane season Louisiana emergency officials have updated their emergency response plans and are ready for hurricane season, which begins June 1, despite forecasters expecting a lighter season overall.

🌊🛟 Life jackets save lives 🛟🌊 Whether you’re boating, swimming, or spending time near the water, wearing a life jacket is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay safe. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, even to strong swimmers.

Make water safety a priority:
✔ Wear a properly fitted life jacket
✔ Make sure children are always supervised near water
✔ Never rely on floaties as a substitute for a life jacket
✔ Set a good example by wearing yours too

National Drowning Prevention Alliance | National Water Safety Month