Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness - State of Louisiana

Since 1990, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emgergency Preparedness has coordinated several hundred State Disaster Declarations authorized under the Governor's signature. The GOHSEP staff is poised and ready to serve the people of Louisiana at a moment’s notice.

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EMAP

The Emergency Management
Accreditation Program (EMAP) is
run by the EMAP commission
which is overseen by the National
Emergency Management
Association and is the only
accreditation process for state
and local emergency
management preparednes.
GOHSEP recieved national
emergency accreditation under
EMAP in November, 2007.

National Threat Level

Appropriate Actions Upon
Raising Of The Advisory Level

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GOHSEP Street Spanish Language for EMS (New Orleans)

This training provides knowledge and understanding of the Spanish culture and language to better prepare Emergency Medical Technicians to communicate during medical calls involving Spanish or Latin American subjects.

UNO/Lindy Boggs Center, New Orleans
POC: Jodi Harvey - (225)925-7699

Tom Kirkpatrick

Colonel K, as he is affectionately known, has been an outstanding leader, champion, and humanitarian in his selfless drive to assist the local parishes and citizens of Louisiana in recovering from the worst disaster in our Country's history.
Col K was a role model through the strong character, spirit, and perseverance he exhibited throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

If you would like to send a message of condolence to the family, please visit the following website
http://tkm.gohsep.la.gov
In Memory of Col. K

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News & Information

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. more...

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. more...

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