Emergency Preparedness

Poydras Home residents and their families can rest assured that we are fully prepared for all varieties of emergency situations. We have a long and impeccable record of successful response to these events. We have taken a number of steps to ensure that everyone who lives here will be protected during a Shelter In Place or safely evacuated if necessary should a weather emergency arise.

We are prepared with safety protocols for the threat of a tornado:

• Poydras Home has safety protocols in place for the threat of a tornado. Our specific safety plan for each care area is rehearsed by staff often, and all are trained to maintain the utmost safety for our residents in the event of a tornado watch or warning.

Our hurricane activation plan includes:

• Storm specific meetings at Poydras Home to inform residents and their family members about every detail of an impending evacuation
• Annual emergency evacuation drills for staff and residents
• Maintaining ample supplies and routinely testing equipment for prompt and safe evacuations
• Recruiting staff to be available in an emergency situation
• Annual access to a well-equipped, off-site location for emergency evacuations

Where would my Poydras Home resident go on an evacuation?

Ollie Steele Burden Manor, Inc.
(Poydras Home Hurricane Evacuation Site)
4250 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-926-0091 / Fax: 225-926-4937 / www.ololrmc.com/olliesteele

Ingleside United Methodist Church
(Poydras Home Oak House Assisted Living Hurricane Evacuation Site)
4264 Capital Heights
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: 225-344-9100 / Fax: 225-344-6866 / www.inglesideumc.org

In the case of an emergency, please check our website frequently or call Poydras Home’s main 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 possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disaster Planning / Emergency Response

• Does Poydras Home have an emergency plan in place?
  Yes. All nursing homes are required by the Louisiana Department of Health to have a written emergency plan that is approved by the Louisiana Department of Health.
• Where would Poydras Home evacuate to if necessary?
  Poydras Home’s primary evacuation site is Ollie Steele Burden Manor in Baton Rouge. Poydras Home’s backup evacuation site is The Glen in Shreveport.
• Is Poydras Home required to offer evacuation services for all care areas?
  No. State regulations only require evacuation services to be offered (as part of the monthly fee) for nursing care residents.
• Does Poydras Home offer evacuation services for Assisted Living and Independent Living?
  Yes. As an optional service Assisted Living Residents and Independent Living Residents may sign up for evacuation services through Poydras Home.
• Is Poydras Home equipped to shelter-in-place if necessary?
  Yes. Poydras Home has multiple full-capacity generators and has emergency contracts in place with vendors to provide necessary supplies.
• Can I access the campus during an evacuation or shelter-in-place?
  No. During an evacuation or shelter-in-place the campus is locked down to visitors. During an evacuation only designated staff members may access the campus. During a shelter-in-place only Residents and Strike Team members are allowed on campus.
• How will I be notified of Poydras Home’s plans to shelter-in-place or evacuate?
  Poydras Home will reach out via email and/or text to the families to notify everyone of an evacuation or shelter-in-place. Please make sure your contact information is up to date with Poydras Home so that you receive important alerts.
• Who do I call during an evacuation if I need to reach a Poydras Home team member?
  Poydras Home will forward our main line to an on-call center. Please leave a detailed message with the on-call center so your message gets to the appropriate staff member. You will receive a response via phone or email depending on the availability of communication services and/or the nature of your message.
• Where can I easily access the latest information regarding a potential or an actual evacuation or shelter-in-place?
  Poydras Home will keep families posted via our email communication system and on our website under the Emergency Planning page.
• Who decides what Poydras Home’s response will be to a disaster?
  Poydras Home must follow state regulations regarding responses to potential hazards. Poydras Home has a team of experienced and qualified individuals, including a certified Healthcare Emergency Manager, who carefully monitor situations and, in compliance with state regulations, make the decision that is in the best interests of our residents.