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


Homeland Security Advisory System

Homeland Security Advisory System

In coordination with the Federal Office of Homeland Security, Louisiana adopts the Homeland Security Advisory System, which characterizes appropriate levels of vigilance, preparedness and readiness in a series of graduated Threat Conditions. Do you know today's threat level?
 

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The Protective Measures that correspond to each Threat Condition will help the government and citizens decide what action they take to help counter and respond to terrorist activity.  Based on the threat level, state and local agencies, business and industry, and the citizens of the state of Louisiana should implement appropriate Protective Measures.
 

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