East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services

01/25/2026

Warming Centers will be opening tomorrow for those needing warmth during the day.
Residents are welcome to visit the EBRP Main Library from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

01/25/2026

Update From The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD):
Crews will be pretreating roadways with salt in the Baton Rouge area as a precaution against potential black ice. Beginning in the early afternoon today, January 25, crews will be pretreating overpasses and bridges on I-10, I-12, I-110, and U.S. 190. Motorists should be alert and on the lookout for these slow-moving operations.

01/25/2026

Power outages during Winter Weather bring added risks.
Protect people and homes—stay warm, use safe lighting, and prevent carbon monoxide exposure.

01/24/2026

If winter weather causes power outages, have enough emergency supplies, especially food and water, on hand for 3-days.
For information about shelf-stable food safety, visit https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/shelf-stable-food

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

Preparing ahead of time makes all the difference. Stay weather-aware, stay prepared, and to act as the forecast becomes clearer.

01/23/2026

Friday, January 23, 2026 8:00 AM UPDATE:
US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana has given a 15% chance of probability for Freezing Rain for Sunday. They expect minor/moderate impacts for Baton Rouge, but the degree of impact remains in question. Following the precipitation, very cold air filters into the region, lows in the teens Monday & Tuesday mornings.

01/22/2026

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Sunday (12:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and could bring ice accumulation up to 0.1".

01/22/2026

Another weather system will be moving into the area Friday into Saturday, bringing rain chances and the risk for freezing rain through the weekend.

Freezing Rain can make surfaces slippery, including roadways, overpasses, and sidewalks. Use caution when venturing outdoors and don’t forget the P’s of winter - People, Pets, Plants, Pipes, and Practice fire safety.

01/16/2026

This week was all about collaboration and growth! Our Public Service Coordinator joined partners from the Baton Rouge Police Department, Baton Rouge Fire Department, and the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness for a week-long FEMA Advanced Public Information Officer class. Strong communication saves lives, and we’re proud to keep sharpening these critical skills for our community.

01/16/2026

A cold front will move through the area late Friday night, with attention turning to Saturday evening, when temperatures are expected to drop to around 30° with a chance of light precipitation.

The National Weather Service has low confidence that precipitation could change from rain to snow, and ground conditions are not favorable for accumulation. However, regardless of the type of precipitation, temperatures will be at or below freezing.

❄️ Remember the Important Ps of Cold Weather:
🥶 People: Dress warmly, limit time outdoors, and check on family, friends, and neighbors—especially older adults.
🐕‍🦺 Pets: Bring pets indoors to protect them from the cold.
🌱 Plants: Bring plants inside or cover them to help prevent cold damage.
🚰 Pipes: Cover and insulate exposed pipes ahead of freezing conditions.
🚨 Prevent Heating Fires: Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working, plug space heaters directly into wall outlets, and keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heat sources.

Stay warm and Stay

01/09/2026