Emergency Operations

In accordance with the State Emergency Operations Plan, DOTD is responsible for the transportation infrastructure in the State of Louisiana and the movement of citizens, lap pets, and critical supplies during an emergency, both natural and technological.

DOTD is assigned as the lead agency for two Emergency Support Functions:

• ESF-1 Transportation, and 
• ESF-3 Public Works and Engineering

DOTD also provides support to other ESF's depending on the nature of the emergency and the type of support required.

Specifically, DOTD supports the following ESF’s: ESF-2 Communications, ESF-4 Firefighting, ESF-5 Emergency Management, ESF-7 Resource Support, ESF-8 Public Health and Medical Services, ESF-9 Search and Rescue, ESF-10 Oil Spill, Hazardous Materials and Radiological, ESF-11 Agriculture, ESF-13 Public Safety and Security, ESF-14 Community Recovery, Mitigation and Economic Stability, ESF-15 Emergency Public Information, and ESF-16 Military Support.