Public Safety & Emergency Updates

The Lafayette Fire Department reminds residents of local fireworks regulations and shares important safety tips to help prevent fires and injuries.

LCG and OHSEP open a warming shelter at Dupuis Recreation Center to provide overnight refuge during freezing temperatures. View schedules and updates.

Lafayette's warming shelter at Dupuis Recreation Center will remain open through Monday night to provide overnight refuge during freezing temperatures.

LCG opens a warming shelter at Dupuis Recreation Center to provide overnight refuge for residents without adequate heat during freezing temperatures.

Lafayette OHSEP invites residents to provide input for the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan update focused on flood risks, severe weather, and resilience.

LCG shares Halloween safety tips and reminds residents of Lafayette Parish Trick-or-Treating hours on October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

LCG and OHSEP announce that 9-1-1 phone lines have been restored after a statewide outage. Residents may resume calling 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Lafayette retains its FEMA CRS Class 7 rating, allowing eligible residents and businesses to continue receiving a 15% discount on flood insurance premiums.

LCG begins the search for Lafayette’s next Fire Chief following Chief Robert Benoit’s retirement, seeking an experienced leader to guide LFD.