LAC 55:XXI.105. Definitions

At Risk Population―people who fall within the following non-exclusive categories: 1. those without means of personal transportation; 2. the infirm who are not living in a public or private health care facility; 3. nursing home residents; 4. private hospital patients; 5. other special needs who are not confined to a health care facility; 6. hotel and motel guests. Contiguous Risk Area—any parish, not directly threatened by a weather event or disaster requiring the evacuation of some or all of its citizens, that can render assistance to a high risk area. Essential Worker―persons working in public safety, government, disaster response, health care, or private business as designated and deemed necessary and/or critical for disaster response by their employer or by virtue of their official commission. High Risk Area―any parish, directly threatened by a weather event or disaster requiring the evacuation of some or all of its citizens. Local Government―a parish or municipality of the state of Louisiana.