Emergency Preparedness
Information you need
Weather update #2 - 06.18.26 8:30 am
The severe weather threat has moved out of our service area. All our hospital facilities are functioning at normal operations. Patients and team members should check DOTD and Streetwise to assist with safe transportation routes to avoid flooded roadways.
For patients, if you have an appointment at one of our clinics today, June 18, your provider will be calling you to confirm you're able to come to your appointment or need to reschedule.
For health-related questions or help finding care, call our Nurse Hotline at 504.962.6202.
For all media inquiries, please email lcmcmedia@lcmchealth.org.
Weather update #1 - 06.16.26 5:30 pm
Heavy rain and flooding anticipated
We are monitoring the forecasted heavy rain and wind event that will arrive in the afternoon of Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, June 19. There is the chance for localized street flooding. We plan to continue normal operations and will provide updates. Please stay weather aware and employees should talk to their department leader if they have any concerns.
Safety is our priority. Please reference DOTD and Streetwise to assist with safe transportation routes.
For health-related questions or help finding care, call our Nurse Hotline at 504.962.6202.
For all media inquiries, please email lcmcmedia@lcmchealth.org.
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Team member preparation
If you’re an LCMC Health team member, don’t forget to acknowledge your team designation in the LCMC Health Emergency Communication System by June 30. In the event of a disaster or severe weather, we want to be able to reach you directly with status updates.
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- East Jefferson General Hospital
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- Lakeview Hospital
- Manning Family Children's
- New Orleans East Hospital
- Touro
- University Medical Center
- West Jefferson Medical Center