RS 53:41: Governor authorized to carry out precautionary measures

The governor may carry out, throughout the state or in any area of the state, all precautionary measures against air raids and other forms of attack, all measures which will effect the discontinuance of any activity which may assist an enemy in accomplishing his objective, and precautionary measures to minimize the loss of life or property which might result from enemy attacks. The governor may make, amend, or rescind general or special orders, rules, and regulations necessary in this connection, which are not inconsistent with any order, rule, or regulation of the Armed Forces of the United States or of the Director of Civilian Defense.