St. Bernard Parish Evacuation Plan Exercise Needs People with Disabilities

St. Bernard Parish is exercising their ability to evacuate the parish in case of disaster.  It is important to the St. Bernard Office of Emergency Preparedness Director, John Rahaim, that they know that they can respond to everyone including people with disabilities.  Director Rahaim is asking that people with disabilities help by showing up for the disaster plan exercise on June 30, 2021 at 8 AM.  The exercise will take place at the Grand Ballroom, 3220 Jean Lafitte Parkway, Chalmette, LA.

Director Rahim also welcomes people who can speak other languages, including American Sign Language.   EMDAC thanks St. Bernard for their desire to serve the entire community, and we hope that people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs can attend and help St. Bernard to BE PREPARED for disasters!

About the St. Bernard Office of Emergency Preparedness

The St. Bernard Parish OHSEP takes a “Systematic Approach” to coordinate the emergency services, (LE, Fire, EMS, Red Cross, State and Federal Resources, private-sector partners, and private nonprofits by unifying all emergency services within the Parish to save LIVES and PROPERTY. This approach will enhance us to become more effective in MITIGATION, PREPAREDNESS, PREVENTION, RESPONSE, and RECOVERY as a united work force during adverse circumstances for the citizens of St. Bernard Parish and our Regional Partners