Are you Red Stick Ready? Coined after the French translation of Baton Rouge, our Red Stick Ready campaign encourages our community to take personal responsibility in being prepared for any disaster or emergency. Find preparedness tips and planning considerations for all hazards that could affect East Baton Rouge Parish at RedStickReady.com.

If you have any tires in your shed or garage, make sure to set them aside and dispose of them properly at Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day THIS SATURDAY. You can stop by LSU’s Touchdown Village Parking Lot at any time from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to drop off up to FIVE tires; no commercial waste will be accepted. For a complete list of accepted items, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1363547924581150

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome officially declared October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in East Baton Rouge Parish. This recognition serves as a reminder of technology’s role in our daily lives, and the importance of prioritizing cybersecurity. Throughout this month, our team will highlight key cybersecurity tips and behaviors that can help you protect yourself and your loved ones online. Stay tuned for more helpful tips and...

Last week, we shared information about our Drainage and Stormwater app, a web-based tool that provides insight on our parish’s watersheds, flood hazards, and stream levels. This week, I want to share the Drainage and Stormwater app tutorial in our Citizen Data Academy, which provides a step-by-step guide on how to effectively navigate the tool. You can watch the module and learn more about the Drainage and Stormwater app at brla.gov/dataacademy