Emergency Preparedness

Evacuation Assistance

In order to assist you with transportation needs of citizens in Incorporated Gretna (zip code 70053 and the Timberlane Subdivision in 70056) in the event of an evacuation order, please fill out the Gretna Hurricane Evacuation Assistance Form. If you are not in Incorporated Gretna, please register with Jefferson Parish here.

If you would rather fill out this information on a paper version, you may print a PDF version of this application here. Return this form with your water bill payment, drop it off in the night deposit box or bring it into Gretna City Hall at 740 2nd Street (at the corner of Huey P. Long Ave and 2nd Street). Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

You may also visit Gretna City Hall to fill out a form in person.

NOTE: Regardless of whether you believe that we have your information on file, please fill out this form again so that we may update your information. You must re-register every year.

Disaster Preparedness

The City endorses the disaster preparedness recommendations published by the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) in their Emergency Preparedness Guide found here.

All residents are encouraged to use the Jefferson Parish Community Alert System (JPAlert). Residents can sign up at this link.