SWLA VOAD

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Guided by the core principles of the 4Cs — cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration — Southwest Louisiana VOAD Members provide the leadership that builds strong, resilient communities and delivers hope in times of need.

08/11/2026

Don't wait until a storm is on the way to make a plan.

Join our OHSEP team for Calcasieu Parish's Disability Disaster Preparedness Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center.

Learn practical preparedness tips, connect with local resources, and enjoy lunch.

Register today: tinyurl.com/Calcasieu081526

07/19/2026

[7/19 11AM]
🌀Tropical Depression Two has formed in the east Gulf.

Tropical Depression Two is expected to move toward the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts by midweek. While no immediate impacts are expected for the next couple of days, minor to moderate impacts increase by Wednesday.

Here is what to look out for during the midweek timeframe:
💨 Wind: Tropical storm-force gusts are likely, especially along and south of the I-10/12 corridor. This could cause isolated power outages.

🌊 Coastal Flooding: Minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible, primarily on Wednesday.

🌧️ Rain: Coastal areas could see 1–3 inches of rain. High rainfall rates could lead to localized flooding if the track shifts further north.

🤔 Confidence: Forecasters have lower-than-normal confidence in the storm's exact intensity, meaning impacts could still be adjusted. Stay tuned to local weather updates as the forecast develops!

07/08/2026

Calcasieu Parish’s Disability Disaster Preparedness Workshop will offer practical information for people with disabilities, caregivers and anyone supporting a loved one before, during and after a disaster.

The workshop is Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 2009 N. Simmons St. in Lake Charles.

Topics include personal preparedness planning, weather reports, sheltering, pets and local resources. Lunch and local resource tables will also be available.

Register at tinyurl.com/Calcasieu081526.

05/13/2026

Southwest Louisiana VOAD is proud to celebrate Louisiana VOAD receiving the National VOAD Innovative Program of the Year Award during last week’s National VOAD Conference.

We are especially proud that our very own Ashley Norman, Southwest Louisiana VOAD Coordinator, was part of the Louisiana VOAD team present to receive this national recognition.

The award recognizes Louisiana VOAD’s support for the development of the resource mapping and federal assistance tools launched by VIA LINK in 2025. These tools are helping strengthen disaster coordination and improve access to critical information for organizations and communities across Louisiana.

This recognition reflects the collaboration and dedication of VOAD partners throughout the state who work tirelessly before, during, and after disasters. We are honored to see Southwest Louisiana represented as part of this important work and excited to continue building stronger partnerships and more effective disaster response efforts for the communities we serve.

04/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s 2026 SWLA VOAD Meeting. Your presence, collaboration, and commitment to serving Southwest Louisiana truly make a difference.

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and for being a part of SWLA VOAD. It is through partnerships like these that we are able to strengthen our community, coordinate more effectively, and respond when it matters most.

We appreciate each of you and look forward to the work ahead, together. 💙

Address

815 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA
70601

Telephone

+13374331088

Website

http://www.swlavoad.org/

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