August 31, 2008 - Shreveport Fire Department Provides Safety Tips
for Hurricane Gustav

Fire Department Urges Citizens to Be Safe

In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, the Shreveport Fire Department is prepared to provide emergency services for the citizens of Shreveport. However, Chief Brian Crawford released the following tips to maximize public safety and minimize property lose during these turbulent weather conditions.

Some Life and Property Saving Tips include:

• Non-perishable can goods, baby food, and bottled water to sustain for 3 to 7-days

• Obtain necessary medications prior

• Flash light(s) with extra batteries are recommended above candles and lanterns because of potential fire hazards

• Battery-operated weather station radio

• Alternate form of communication--cell phone or 2-way radios

• Secure sand bags to protect your home from rising water

• Bring pets inside or away from rising waters

• Stay inside to avoid flying debris

• Avoid downed power lines

• Avoid rising waters and do not drive through water that is higher than the mid-point of the front tire

• Don’t allow children to play in high water or swift currents

• If using a generator for back-up power, place generator and extra fuel in well-vented area to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning