Depending on the storm's severity, Ascension Parish residents may either be asked to "shelter-in-place," seek local shelter or evacuate the area.   Shelters have been designated throughout the State for use during emergencies.   The state is divided into Sectors A, B and C (see map).  Shelters in Sector A will be used first, followed by Sector B.  Sector C will be reserved for the special needs population, such as nursing home, home health care agencies, and hospital patients.

East Bank:   (1)  Take Hwy 431 (North) to Hwy 447 to Hwy 190, then east to I-55 (North)-Mississippi Bound or west to I-49-Alexandria Bound (North).  Continue as appropriate to current weather advisories.
                   (2)   Take Hwy 431 (North) to Hwy 42 to Hwy 63 (North) To I-49 (North)-Alexandria Bound or I-55 (North)-Mississippi Bound.  Continue as appropriate to current weather advisories.

West Bank:  (1)  Take Hwy 405 (North) to Plaquemine to Hwy 77 (North) to Hwy 405 (North) to Plaquemine to Hwy 77 (North) to Hwy 190 (West) to Opelousas to I-49 (North)-Alexandria Bound.

Monitor Emergency Radio Stations for weather related updates and in choosing local alternative evacuation routes.