Ascension Parish CAER, Emergency 911

Calling 9-1-1

act_firstaid_911.gif (12411 bytes) During a disaster, 911 will be inundated with calls. You may even receive a busy signal due to a system overload. This is why it is very important that you follow these simple steps.

DO NOT CALL 911 UNLESS YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY TO REPORT

If you need to report power, phone, water or other utility outages notify the appropriate utility company. Note: Keep these important phone numbers with your Disaster Supplies Kit.

Keep a phone that does not require a power source to use during times of power outages.

Listen to local radio and television stations for instructions and information.

In the event of a phone outage, go to the closest Fire Station to report all emergencies.

Remember to remain calm when speaking to a 911 operator and do not hang up until they instruct you to do so.

IMPORTANT!!
Any Person Using 9-1-1 Falsely Can Be Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail And A Maximum Fine Of $500. Parents Are Held Liable For Juvenile Offenders.

Emergency Notification and Alerting Systems

ASCENSION PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM EMERGENCY INFORMATION
When emergency closing of schools occurs, information will be provided to the following television and radio stations:

TV STATIONS
Parish Cable TV Emergency Alerting System -

APTV-Channel 21
Cox Communications	(all cable channels)
EATEL
WAFB-Channel 9	(local cable channel 7)
WBRZ-Channel 2	(local cable channel 5)
WVLA-Channel 33	(local cable channel 3)
WGMB-Channel 44	(local cable channel 6 in Gonzales; local cable channel 12 in Donaldsonville)

RADIO STATIONS

WYNK	FM	101.5
WFMF	FM	102.5
KQXL	FM	106.5
KKAY	AM	1590
WNXX	FM	104.9

Information concerning the opening of schools as emergency shelters will be announced on the Parish Cable TV Emergency Alerting System and the Parish Emergency Alerting System radio station KKAY AM 1590.

Please Do Not Call Individual School Offices.

For other emergencies, school board office numbers are:

Gonzales 621-2300

Donaldsonville 473-7981