Poydras Home residents and their families can rest assured that we are fully prepared for emergency situations. We have a long and impeccable record of preparedness and successful response to such events.

We have taken a number of steps to ensure that everyone who lives here will be protected and safely evacuated should a weather emergency arise.

Our planning and preparation for hurricanes includes:

• Meetings at Poydras Home to inform family members of residents about every detail of the evacuation plans
• Emergency evacuation drills for residents
• Maintaining adequate supplies and equipment for prompt and safe evacuations
• Recruiting staff to be available in an emergency situation
• Well-equipped, off-site location for emergency evacuations:

St. Martha Activity Center
7555 Bishop Ott Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

In the case of an emergency, please check our website frequently or call Poydras' phone number, 504-897-0535. We may be busy with the care and safe evacuation of residents, but we will return your call as soon as we are able.