As Tropical Storm Francine approaches Louisiana, Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to make sure people are taking the proper precautions to get prepared.

“The first step in staying safe is preparing before a disaster strikes. That means ensuring your homeowners insurance is up to date, developing an evacuation and communication plan, stocking up on supplies. Please stay safe, Louisiana,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

General Murrill has provided the following tips ahead of Francine's landfall:

• Become familiar with the evacuation routes in your area
• Review your renters or homeowners insurance policy
• Safeguard your personal information by putting them in a secure, waterproof location
• Take preventive measures like decluttering drains and gutters and ensuring your cars are in working condition
• Take pictures or videos of items in your home
• Assemble disaster supplies for at least three days
• Create a communication plan with loved ones if power is lost

It’s also important to include your pets in your emergency plans:

• Update your pets ID tags if needed: talk to your veterinarian about permanent forms of identification like a microchip
• Compile a list of places you can go if you need to evacuate that are pet friendly
• Compile necessary pet food, medicine, documents, crates, and collars or harnesses 

Read our full 'Consumer Tips for Natural Disasters' pamphlet here.

You can also visit GetAGamePlan.org