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.
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October 22, 2012 - Assumption Update
September 28, 2012 - Hurricane Isaac Damaged almost 59,000 Residences in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA (September 28, 2012) - Hurricane Isaac damaged almost 59,000 homes in Louisiana, with the most severe losses in St. John the Baptist and Plaquemines parishes, according to data from door-to-door inspections of homes, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness reported Friday.
September 14, 2012 - FEMA Approves Individual Assistance for Three Additional Louisiana Parishes Impacted by Hurricane Isaac
Baton Rouge, LA (September 14, 2012) - At the request of the State of Louisiana, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Individual Assistance for three additional Louisiana parishes affected by Hurricane Isaac, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced Friday. This means residents of East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes who suffered damages are now eligible for FEMA assistance.
September 13, 2012 - GOHSEP Presentation to Select Committee on Hurricane Recovery
September 13, 2012 - GOHSEP Recovery briefing


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