Let’s say you twist your ankle on an uneven sidewalk, or worse, fall down and hurt yourself.
Well on Friday, LCMC Health started staffing first aid stations along parade routes in Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans and the Northshore.
These aid stations are staffed by volunteers from local hospitals who are trained in CPR and first aid certified. They can attend to minor injuries and help keep emergency departments from getting overfilled.
They can also dispense needed medical items like hand sanitizer, bandage dispensers, collapsible bags and other items for carnival participants who need them.
Uptown and Endymion first aid stations:
1. Louisiana Ave. and St. Charles Ave.
2. Jackson Ave. and St. Charles Ave.
3. The Circles at Howard Avenue
4. Canal St. and St. Charles Ave.
Mid-City first aid stations:
1. N. Hennessey St. and Orleans (Endymion only)
2. N. Broad and Canal Street (Endymion only)
3. Canal St. and St. Charles Ave.
Metairie first aid stations:
1. Bonnabel Blvd. and Veterans Memorial Blvd.
2. Melody Dr. and Veterans Memorial Blvd.
3. Severn Ave. and Veterans Memorial Blvd.
4. Viewing stands at Veterans Memorial Blvd. and North Causeway Blvd.
5. Cleary Ave and Veterans Memorial Blvd.
6. Houma Blvd and Veterans Memorial Blvd.
7. Martin Behrman and Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Kenner route first aid stations:
1. Chateau Dr. and West Esplanade Ave.
2. Loyola Dr. and West Esplanade Ave.
3. Loyola Dr. and Vintage Dr.
4. Vintage Dr. and Chateau Dr.
