Press Release: GOHSEP RESCHEDULES PUBLIC ASSISTANCE APPLICANT BRIEFINGS FOR MAJOR
DISASTER DECLARATION FOR SPRING FLOOD EVENT
BATON ROUGE, LA - (September 7, 2011) - Because of Tropical Storm Lee, the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has rescheduled public
assistance applicant briefings for the Mississippi River flood event...
Press Release: STATE CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO TROPICAL STORM LEE
BATON ROUGE, LA - (September 4, 2011) - The Governors Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP) released the following information today on the states efforts to continue
to respond to the effects of Tropical Storm Lee...
Press Release: GOV. JINDAL SAYS STATE PREPARED FOR TROPICAL STORM LEE URGES RESIDENTS
IN SOUTH LOUISIANA TO PREPARE FOR FLOODING
BATON ROUGE, LA - (September 2, 2011) - Governor Bobby Jindal held a press conference to update the public on the state?s efforts to monitor and prepare for Tropical Storm Lee,
following a Unified Command Group meeting with state officials at the Governor?s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness...
Press Release: UPDATED: GOHSEP TO HOST PUBLIC ASSISTANCE APPLICANT BRIEFINGS FOR MAJOR
DISASTER DECLARATION FOR SPRING FLOOD EVENT
BATON ROUGE, LA - (September 2, 2011) - On August 18, 2011, a major disaster declaration was declared as a result of the Mississippi River flooding during the period of April 25
to July 7, 2011. This declaration will allow for federal funding under the Public Assistance Program...
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Press Release: MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR LOUISIANA
BATON ROUGE (August 18, 2011) - At the request of Governor Bobby Jindal, today Louisiana received a major federal disaster declaration for the flood event that
occurred April 25-July 7, 2011. This major disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) includes public assistance and hazard mitigation
for these 15 parishes:...
Press Release: President Obama Signs Louisiana
Emergency
Declaration
WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2011) The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local
response
efforts in the area struck by flooding beginning on April 25, 2011, and continuing...
Press Release: PRESIDENT DECLARES EMERGENCY FOR LOUISIANA
WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2011) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal aid has been made
available to
the state of Louisiana to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by flooding beginning on April 25, 2011, and continuing....
Press Release: Gov. Jindal Asks Army Corps to Release Map
Outlining
Impact of Possible Opening of Morganza Spillway, Says State Continues to Prepare for Flooding
BATON ROUGE, LA (May 6, 2011) Today, Governor Bobby Jindal held a UCG meeting today with state leaders, the National Weather Service and the Army Corps of
Engineers to
discuss preparations for rising Mississippi River levels. The Governor said he asked the Army Corps to publicly release a map outlining the areas and residents that
would
be impacted by the possible opening of the Morganza Spillway, which the Corps said could be opened as soon as next Thursday...
Press Release: Governor Jindal Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration,
Tells Residents to Stay Informed as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Considers Opening Morganza Spillway
BATON ROUGE, LA (May 5, 2011) Today, Governor Jindal held a UCG meeting of state agency leaders along with federal officials from the US Army Corps of Engineers
and the National Weather Service to stress the important actions state agencies are taking in preparation for potential Miss. River flooding and the Corps possible
opening of the Morganza Spillway...
Press Release: Governor Jindal Sends Letter to Dept. of Defense Requesting
National Guard
BATON ROUGE, LA (May 4, 2011) Today, Governor Jindal sent the following letter to Department of Defense requesting that the National Guard be utilized under
Federal Title 32 status to respond to record water levels in Louisiana...
Press Release: GOHSEP ASSISTS STATE OF ALABAMA
BATON ROUGE, LA (May 2, 2011) Today, the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is sending additional personnel and its mobile
command post to the tornado stricken region of Alabama...
Press Release: LA Continues Preparations for Rising Miss. and Atchafalaya
Rivers
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 30, 2011) State and federal agencies in Louisiana continue preparations today for the expected May cresting of the Mississippi and
Atchafalaya Rivers, as several agencies are involved in a proactive strengthening operation of the Mississippi River levee south of Louisiana State University...
Proclamation: Governor Jindal Declares State of Emergency for
Rising Levels of the Mississippi River
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 28, 2011) Today, Governor Jindal declared a state of emergency in preparation for the Mississippi River with predicted river crests well above
flood stage.
Proclamation: Governor Jindal Declares State of Emergency for
Severe Weather
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 28, 2011) Today, Governor Jindal declared a state of emergency for severe weather across the state.
Press Release: GOHSEP and Louisiana Economic Development Receive National Recognition
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 21, 2011) The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) are the
recipients of the 2011 National Hurricane Conference Outstanding Achievement Award.
Proclamation: Governor Jindal Declares State of Emergency
for Continuing Damages to I-20 Bridge
Baton Rouge (April 5, 2011) Today, Governor Jindal declared a state of emergency for the continuing damages sustained to the Interstate 20 Highway Bridge
in Madison Parish. The I-20 bridge was struck by the vessel KAY A. ECKSTEIN on March 23, 2011, as it moved south down the Mississippi River with 30 barges in tow.
Proclamation: Governor Jindal Declares State of
Emergency for Severe Weather
Baton Rouge (April 5, 2011) Today, Governor Jindal declared a state of emergency for the severe weather impacting the state.
Press Release: State Agencies Assist Local Governments In Storm Response, Continue to Monitor Weather Conditions
Baton Rouge (March 9, 2011) The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness’ (GOHSEP) Crisis Action Team and Louisiana state agencies continue to
monitor hazardous weather conditions that brought flooding and tornadoes to parts of Louisiana in recent days. Agencies are deploying resources to local governments to help with rescue
and response efforts...
Proclamation: Governor Jindal Declares State of Emergency for Severe Weather in
South LouisianaBaton Rouge (March 5, 2011) Today, Governor Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency for severe weather in South Louisiana from March 5, 2011 through April 3,
2011...
Proclamation: Governor Jindal Declares Severe Weather Awareness WeekBaton Rouge (February 18,
2011) Governor Bobby Jindal declared February 21 - February 25 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in the State in Louisiana.
Press Release: Governor Jindal Declares State of Emergency for Winter Storm Conditions,
GOHSEP Activates Crisis Action TeamBaton Rouge (February 2, 2011) Today, Governor Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency for a major winter storm system and related
dangerous winter weather conditions. Additionally, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) activated its Crisis Action Team (CAT) to monitor
wintry and possible hazardous conditions that could impact parts of Louisiana over the next few days. GOHSEP remains in contact with parishes in the event state resources are
requested and GOHSEP personnel are located in each region to assist those local parishes...
Press Release: State is Prepared for Wintry Conditions
Baton Rouge (January 9, 2011) Based on wintry weather forecasted for North, Central, and some parts of Southeast Louisiana, Governor Bobby Jindal and State agencies continue to monitor
hazardous conditions. The Governor declared a State of Emergency last night to better facilitate the State's rapid response to parish requests for assistance...
Press Release: Arctic Blast To Impact Louisiana Baton Rouge (January 7, 2011) The
Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness GOHSEP) is urging Louisiana residents to prepare for forecasted winter weather conditions. GOSHEP will be in
contact with the National Weather Service (NWS) throughout the weekend and is communicating with other state agencies in anticipation of sleet, snow, and potential icing of Louisiana roadways in certain parts of the state...
Press Release: GOHSEP Receives Public Outreach AwardsBaton Rouge, LA (December 30, 2010) -
Two Louisiana hazard mitigation public outreach tools have been recognized in international media awards competitions for 2010. The two communication pieces are part of the
Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness' (GOHSEP's) "Educate to Mitigate" hazard mitigation multi-media campaign which is part
of the agency's strategy to build a culture of mitigation throughout Louisiana...
Press Release: State of Louisiana Recognized for Public-Private PartnershipBaton Rouge
(November 16, 2010) - Today, The Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center (LA BEOC) was recently touted as a model example for other states for its public-private partnership
with the business community when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlighted the state’s plan on its website...
GOHSEP Disaster Recovery Division to host Private Non-Profit (PNP) briefings.
(Nov 15-19, 2010)Baton Rouge (November 10, 2010) - Today, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is sending this informational letter
as part of a public outreach to Private Non-Profit Organizations(PNPs) that were operational and in good standing with the Secretary of State at the time of Hurricanes Katrina and
Rita and may be eligible applicants under the Public Assistance program...
LSU's South Campus is home to LA BEOCLouisiana's first emergency operations center dedicated to response
and recovery for businesses. A unique effort in the U.S., the LA BEOC represents the first time Louisiana's public, private and academic sectors have coordinated emergency efforts
of businesses and volunteer organizations statewide in a structured manner.
July 27, 2010
Press Release: FEMA And The Advertising Council Launch New PSA Campaign In
Spanish To Encourage Hispanic Americans To Take Steps To Prepare For Emergencies
Click here to watch the new PSA in English or Spanish
July 27, 2010
Press Release: GOHSEP Director Appointed to National Advisory Council
Baton Rouge, LA - The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) Director Mark Cooper has been appointed to the National Advisory Council (NAC)...
June 2, 2010
Press Release: Public-Private-Academic Partners Launch Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center
Baton Rouge, LA - 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...
June 1, 2010
Press Release: 2010 Louisiana Hurricane Season Starts
Baton Rouge, LA - GOHSEP urges everyone to "Get a Game Plan"...
May 24, 2010
Press Release: Governor Jindal Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week
Baton Rouge, LA - The State of Louisiana over the past years has suffered from the destructive forces of
hurricanes, storm surges, high winds, heavy rain and flooding...
May 23, 2010
Press Release: Hurricane Preparedness Week
Baton Rouge, LA - 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...
December 2009
Get A Game Plan Gator PSA
Baton Rouge, LA - The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has released a new public service
announcement focusing on kids being prepared for disasters. The
video features the Get A Game Plan Gator, Hollywood Hal and Rineston
Al.
November 2009
Winter Weather PSA
Baton Rouge, LA - The Governor's Office of
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) released a new
public service announcement featuring professional golfer David
Toms. In the video, Mr. Toms discusses the importance of Louisiana
residents being prepared for winter weather.
September 1, 2009
GOHSEP Partners With Local Community Show Baton Rouge, LA -
GOHSEP is partnering with the "Around Town TV Show" for special emergency preparedness segments. A new segment
will air the first Saturday of every month.
June 2, 2009
Get a Game Plan website gets new look
and
GOHSEP uses social networking tool Baton Rouge, LA -
The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has updated its Get a Game Plan website, www.getagameplan.org.
GOHSEP Director Mark Cooper says the overhauled website is now more user-friendly and more comprehensive regarding its content.
May 29, 2009
Gov. Jindal Joins New Orleans Saints To Kick Off 2009 "Get A Game Plan" Hurricane Preparedness Campaign
Baton Rouge, LA -
Governor Bobby Jindal joined members of the
New Orleans Saints to kick off the state's 2009 "Get A Game Plan" hurricane preparedness.