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Emergency Preparedness office offering training class

Emergency Preparedness office offering training class

Storm damage, flooding, a large-scale accident - these are just a few of the things emergency responders need to prepare and constantly train for.

Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security offer free disaster training

Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security offer free disaster training

Original release by: Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security

Do you know what to do if a tornado is approaching your home?

The Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be offering a free 20 hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course at the Shreveport Fire Training Academy Theater starting Tuesday May 1, 2012 and running for three additional Tuesday nights from 6:00 P.M.

Operation Stand Down: Help for the homeless kicks off today

Operation Stand Down: Help for the homeless kicks off today

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - Today, the Shreveport Chapter of the Salvation Army and the Veterans Affairs hospital team up for their 17th annual 'Operation Stand Down."

At the time of year when the temperatures begin to drop across the Ark-La-Tex, doors are opened for the areas homeless. Anyone who is homeless is welcome to get food and clothing at First United Methodist Church, located in downtown Shreveport.

The doors of the church will open at 8:00 a.m.

Blanchard Utilities asking folks to conserve water

Blanchard Utilities asking folks to conserve water

Because of the lack of rainfall in the area, Blanchard Utilities is asking customers to follow a limited schedule when watering their lawns. Customers who address ends in an even number should only water on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays. Odd-numbered addresses should only water on Mondays, Wednesday's & Fridays. There will be no watering on Sunday. For more information call 929-2928.