Pre-Storm Preparedness
Being proactive is key to protecting your home, family, and neighborhood.
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Broadmoor Tool Lending Library
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Prepare Your Home: Take advantage of our Tool Lending Library for essential home improvement and storm-prep tools like sandbag shovels, drills, and saws. These tools are available to Broadmoor residents to ensure their homes are fortified against potential damage.
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How It Works: Visit us to borrow tools free of charge. Our staff can guide you on how to use equipment for storm-proofing your home.
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Gather Supplies & updated about
the Broadmoor Food Pantry
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Stock Up on Essentials: Before a storm hits, make sure your household has enough food and water. The Broadmoor Food Pantry offers emergency food distributions for those in need.
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How to Access: Visit us during regular hours to pick up supplies and learn about our emergency distribution procedures for hurricane season.
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Create a Family Plan
Prioritize safety and ensure your family knows what to do in case of evacuation or sheltering in place. Have important documents, medicines, and emergency kits ready. Learn more about how to make your hurricane preparedness plan here.
During the Storm
Stay Connected
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Utilize your family plan and stay in touch with your family, friends, and neighbors.
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Stay updated: with local weather news stations, NOLA Ready, and the National Hurricane Center. For a comprehensive pre-hurricane checklist, visit the Imagine Water Works Hurricane Guide or the Guía Para Huracanes en Español. For real-time weather alerts, text NOLAREADY to 77295.
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BIA Communication Channels: Follow Broadmoor Improvement Association social media and website updates for real-time information on storm conditions, evacuation routes, and emergency assistance.
Community Lighthouse
Together New Orleans' The Broadmoor Community Lighthouse, located at 2021 S. Dupre, provides critical resources post severe weather when activated. It is equipped with solar power and battery backup, offering a place to recharge devices and access internet communications during power outages.
The Community Lighthouse will be be a community
beacon!
Location: 2021 S Dupre St, New Orleans, LA, 70125
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Hours of Operation: Open 8 AM - 5 PM with flexible hours during storms to accommodate emergencies.
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Services Provided: Stay updated on local conditions, recharge phones and laptops, and connect with neighbors. The Lighthouse serves as a community hub during challenging times.
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Post-Storm Recovery
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1. Volunteering with the Broadmoor Improvement Association
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Help Your Community Recover: After the storm, your assistance is crucial in helping Broadmoor rebuild and recover. Whether it's clearing debris, assisting neighbors, or supporting food distribution, every hand counts.
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How You Can Help: Sign up as a volunteer to assist in recovery efforts. From helping at the Broadmoor Food Pantry to coordinating with our Tool Lending Library, volunteers play a vital role in ensuring Broadmoor recovers quickly and efficiently.
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Emergency Food Assistance: After the storm, the Broadmoor Food Pantry may offer expanded services to help those affected by the disaster. If you or your family need food support, visit us for emergency provisions.
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3. Broadmoor Tool Lending Library
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Repair and Rebuild: Post-storm, borrow tools to help repair damages to your home. Our Tool Lending Library is stocked with equipment to assist in recovery efforts.
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4. Broadmoor Community Lighthouse
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Access Resources and Recharge: After a disaster, the Community Lighthouse remains a reliable resource for charging devices, accessing the internet, and staying connected to family and emergency services.
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Join the BIA Volunteer Network: Your participation in pre- and post-storm activities helps build a resilient Broadmoor. Whether lending a hand at the Food Pantry, distributing tools, or assisting with communication at the Community Lighthouse, there are many ways you can contribute.
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Stay Connected with Your Neighbors: Building a strong community network is one of the most effective ways to ensure everyone stays safe during disasters. Attend our community preparedness workshops and make sure your family and neighbors are informed.
Message from the BIA: Hurricane
Francine
By working together, we can ensure that Broadmoor remains a strong and prepared community—before, during, and after the storm. For more information, and to get involved fill out this form.