Press Release: Governor Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Weather Across Louisiana
Baton Rouge, - Following severe weather in North and Southwest Louisiana, Governor Bobby Jindal has issued a statewide emergency declaration today to assist in the deployment and staging of state assets to support affected parished in responding to the emergency....
Press Release: State Monitors Levee Situation
Baton Rouge, (October 27, 2009) The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and The Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA are closely monitoring river stages in the Quachita River Basin...
Press Release: State Provides Assistance for Possible Severe Weather
Baton Rouge, (October 28, 2009) The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is providing sandbags to parishes across the state...
Press Release: Hurricane Recovery Leader Dies
Baton Rouge, (October 14, 2009) Colonel Thomas K. Kirkpatrick, Louisiana National Guard(Retired), passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from a lengthy battle with cancer...
Press Release: GOHSEP Launches New Website
BATON ROUGE (September 28, 2009) – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) launched its new and improved agency website today. This new site is more user-friendly and allows the public easier access to information. The URL has changed to gohsep.la.gov. Those who go to the former website, www.ohsep.louisiana.gov, will be redirected to the new site.
July 2009 GOHSEP Newsletter
Click here to download our July ‘09 newsletter. PDF format, Adobe Acrobat Required to view...
All Hazards PSAs Released
GOHSEP has released Public Service Announcements now airing on radio and television throughout Louisiana to educate citizens on what to do in the event of an emergency and how to minimize damage to property and prevent loss of life...
2009 Louisiana Public Assistance Administrative Plan is now available
Click here to download the 2009 LA Public Assistance Administrative Plan -- PDF format, Adobe Acrobat Required to view...
GOHSEP Hosts H1N1 Emergency Management Workshop
As we enter in National Preparedness Month and the beginning of flu season, GOHSEP Operations hosted a workshop for Office of Emergency Preparedness Directors, School Officials and other stakeholders on the threat of H1N1.
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The 2009 Louisiana Pandemic Influenza Annex is now available
The purpose of the Pandemic Flu Annex is to provide general guidance to parish and municipal governments in the preparation of plans specific to a pandemic flu response.
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