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Emergency Shelter Information and Checkpoints:
Because of the fluid nature of shelter occupancy, citizens are encouraged to obtain information about shelter openings and locations at shelter information points along the evacuation route. Information about shelter evacuation points will be posted on this site as well as on the Department of Social Services website, the Louisiana State Police website, or by calling the American Red Cross at toll-free number, (866) GET-INFO or (866) 438-4636.

Checkpoints:
Shelter information points include:
• Tourist Welcome Center: U.S. I-65 and U.S. 84/1401 Carter Street, Vidalia
• TA Truck Stop: Exit 171 - U.S. I-20 and U.S. I-65, Tallulah
• Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville
• Sammy’s Truck Stop: Exit 53 – I-49/3601 LA 115 W, Bunkie
• Med Express Office: 7525 U.S. 71, Alexandria
• P.E. Gym at LSU-Shreveport: One University Place, Shreveport
• Pickering High School: 180 Lebleu Rd., Leesville
• Tourist Information Center: 8904 U.S. I-65, Oberlin
• Maddie’s Truck Plaza, 15972 LA 1, Simmesport