Governor Jeff Landry declares winter weather emergency in Louisiana with National Weather Service issuing extreme cold warnings.

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

Gov. Jeff Landry has issued a State of Emergency in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana. “Keeping Louisianans safe is our top priority.

The State of Emergency includes all 64 parishes in the state and will allow for direct state assistance to support operational measures at the parish level and help protect "life, safety, and welfare of Louisianans.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is issuing a State of Emergency declaration ahead of a forecasted deep freeze expected next week. In a news release, the governor asks Louisiana residents to download the “Get a Game Plan” app to stay updated on the state’s efforts to manage this potential weather emergency.

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.

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