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Louisiana Healthcare Connections Hosts Emergency Preparedness Expo

Date: 04/24/23

Baton Rouge, La.

Attendees will get tips to prepare for a natural disaster or other emergency.

Louisiana’s hurricane season is upon us, Jun. 1-Nov. 30, and Louisiana Healthcare Connections wants to help prepare all residents for natural or other disasters with a fun and interesting day of demonstrations, activities, and resources, along with free food and entertainment.

Louisiana Healthcare Connections is partnering with local community resources to connect residents to helping hands should the worst occur. The public is invited to attend one of these area events:

  • Lafayette - May 13, 2023, 9:00 am -1:00 pm
    Downtown Convention Center- 124 S. Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
    RSVP here
  • Lake Charles - June 3, 2023, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Martin Luther King Center- 2009 N. Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
    RSVP here

Not only will there be emergency preparedness information and area resources, but live demonstrations such as how to escape from a fire, children’s activities, FREE food, entertainment, and more. Those interested in attending the Emergency Preparedness Expo should register at the websites noted above or by phone either calling or texting Paula Jordan at (337) 534-6282.

“At Louisiana Healthcare Connections, we take severe weather and other emergencies seriously,” noted CEO & Plan President, Jamie Schlottman. “We reach out to members with special healthcare needs in the event of impending severe events, and making sure everyone is prepared during a disaster helps create safer and healthier communities.”

For those unable to attend, community information on preparing for emergencies and other health information is available at www.louisianahealthconnect.com. Any Louisiana Healthcare Connections members who need help prior to a storm should call 1-866-595-8133 (TTY: 711). In an actual emergency, always dial 9-1-1.

Get additional tips on emergency kits, evacuation planning, and other information about how to prepare your family for hurricane season at www.GetAGamePlan.org.

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About Louisiana Healthcare Connections

A Medicaid health plan serving the Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana Healthcare Connections was established in 2011 to provide the best benefits and programs possible in order to improve the overall health of the families and communities we serve. We are a healthcare company focused on identifying and removing institutional barriers to good health with sustainable solutions that reduce health disparities and create health equity. Through a family of engaged employees, dedicated providers and diverse community partners, we deliver care for the health of all with Medicaid Made Personal. For more information, visit www.louisianahealthconnect.com.