GOHSEP Director Appointed to National Advisory Council Baton Rouge, (July 27, 2010) The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) Director Mark Cooper has been appointed to the National Advisory Council (NAC)...

Public-Private-Academic Partners Launch Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center Baton Rouge, (June 2, 2010) Today, GOHSEP Director Mark Cooper joined Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret, University of Louisiana at Lafayette President Joseph Savoie representing the National Incident Management Systems and Advanced Technologies, or NIMSAT, Institute, and Louisiana State University Chancellor Dr. Michael Martin representing the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute, or SDMI, at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center, or LA BEOC...

2010 Louisiana Hurricane Season Starts Baton Rouge, (June 1, 2010) GOHSEP urges everyone to "Get a Game Plan"...

2010 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, May 29 & 30 Baton Rouge, (May 27 & 30, 2010) The 2010 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday takes place on Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30...

Governor Jindal Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week Baton Rouge, (May 24, 2010) Governor Bobby Jindal has proclaimed May 23-29, 2010 Hurricane Preparedness Week. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is encouraging every Louisiana citizen to begin preparing for the 2010 hurricane season....

Hurricane Preparedness Week Baton Rouge, (May 23, 2010) The State of Louisiana over the past few years has suffered from the destructive forces of hurricanes, storm surges, high winds, heavy rain and flooding...

GOHSEP Initiative: Get A Game Plan Activity Book

Press Release: Louisiana to assist in Maryland Disaster Baton Rouge, (April 12, 2010) The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) deployed a Public Assistance Specialist to the State of Maryland...

Press Release: Louisiana Homeland Security Office sending Support to Haiti. GOHSEP's Director Mark Cooper announced that GOHSEP is sending technicians to Haiti to install two FM radio stations to help improve communications for emergency personnel.

Press Release: Severe Weather Awareness Week The Governor of Louisiana hereby proclaims February 21-27, 2010 as Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Press Release: State Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Baton Rouge, (March 12, 2010) The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) Director Mark Cooper announced that GOHSEP is sending technicians to Haiti to install two FM radio stations to help improve communications for emergency personnel...

January Newsletter 2010 Baton Rouge, (January 27, 2010) A New Year has arrived with many new challenges and opportunities for our great State and GOHSEP. As an all-hazards agency, we try to prepare for every scenario, but never know what the next day will bring as demonstrated by the recent winter weather and continued preparedness for H1N1...

Haiti Donations Baton Rouge, (January 20, 2010) The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is providing a list of businesses that want to donate equipment and large scale commodities...

Press Release: GOHSEP Highlights Streamlining Efforts Baton Rouge, (January 14, 2010) The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is highlighting actions it will take in accordance with statewide efforts to streamline state functions and save taxpayer money...