Sept. 13, 2021
DR-4611-LA NR-006
FEMA News Desk: (225) 389-2408
FEMA-NewsDesk-Louisiana-Disasters@fema.dhs.gov
Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4611 September 2021 1
News Release
Hurricane Ida Survivors: Take Precautions Ahead of Tropical Storm
Nicholas
BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA wants to remind Louisiana residents and survivors of Hurricane Ida to take precautions
ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas.
According to the National Weather Service, the storm may bring heavy rains and flash flooding, in addition to strong
wind gusts and storm surge. Keep in mind that storm track, size, intensity and direction can change. Areas far from
the storm’s center can experience effects such as flooding, intense rainfall and heavy winds.
Stay alert to weather warnings, monitor your local news for updates and listen to your local officials. Please be safe
and watch for emergency alerts and real-time safety notifications on evacuations.
Visit getagameplan.org, Ready.gov or Listo.gov to learn how you can keep yourself, your family and your pets safe.
Download the free FEMA app (available in English and Spanish) to receive emergency alerts and real-time safety
notifications, emergency preparedness tips and disaster resources. The app is available for Apple and Android
devices.
For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4611. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at
twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6.
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