The four corners of Louisiana – from Shreveport to Monroe and Lake Charles to New Orleans – were preparing Sunday for an unprecedented winter storm.

Governor Jeff Landry’s state of emergency declaration will allow the state to provide direct assistance to municipalities and parishes as they work to protect the “life, safety, and welfare of Louisianans.

Gov. Jeff Landry issued a State of Emergency Saturday in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a “state of emergency” order Saturday ahead of a nasty winter storm that's expected to hit Louisiana this week. Landry’s declaration unlocks direct state assistance to support operational measures at the parish level.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declared a State of Emergency Saturday afternoon, January 18, because of the threat for winter weather.