Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station emergency planning information
A message to our neighbors and friends
Your state and parish governments have prepared the information on this website to tell you what to do if there is an emergency at Waterford 3. That is not likely to happen, but you need to be prepared. You can also use this website in other kinds of emergencies, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or spilled chemicals.
Please take the time to read this information now. Make sure that all members of your family understand what it says. Talk it over with your neighbors and friends. Some of them may need your help, or you may need theirs. If you know someone who is blind or does not read well, please read this information to them. The best way to be safe in an emergency is to know what to do and to help each other.
Please bookmark this website. If you want more information you may contact one of these offices.
St. Charles Parish Department of Emergency Preparedness
15026 River Road (Highway 18)
Hahnville, LA 70057
985-783-5050
St. John the Baptist Parish Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Operations Center
1801 West Airline Highway
LaPlace, LA 70068
985-652-2222
If there is an emergency, outdoor sirens will warn you. When you hear the sirens, turn on your radio or TV. They will then tell you more about it. Please stay tuned to one of these local stations as long as the emergency lasts.
• Radio – WWL-870 AM
• Radio – WLMG 101.9 FM
• Radio – WWL-FM – 105.3-FM
You can also get information about an emergency at Waterford 3 on New Orleans radio and TV stations.
TV stations
• 4 – WWL
• 6 – WDSU
• 8 – WVUE
• 26 – WGNO
• AT&T UVerse Channel 99
• St. Charles – Cox 6
• St. John – Comcast or RTC Cable Channel 15
Where to get more information or other help
Be sure you, the members of your family, and your friends understand the information in this website. All of you will then know what to do in an emergency. You can be prepared ahead of time and will not have to try to use the phone when the lines are busy. Call or write to one of the offices below NOW if you have questions.
Do NOT listen to rumors. Listen to your radio or TV for up-to-date information during an emergency.