The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is reminding eligible residents to renew their driver’s licenses, identification cards and vehicle registrations before a storm hits. Tropical storms and hurricanes can cause widespread damage and valid, unexpired credentials may be required for housing, food and other vital disaster recovery assistance elements. Additionally, residents should remember to include important documents in their hurricane preparations. Certificates of title, vehicle insurance, passports and birth certificates should be stored in waterproof containers, in easily accessible locations in the case of an emergency.