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Empowering the Business Community
The Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center is a response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, challenging the need for a public-private partnership in Louisiana and a program to support businesses during a disruption.
The center assists Louisiana businesses and non-profit organizations in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts to ensure community stability, resilience, and economic revitalization. By investing in resilience now—strengthening operations and community ties—we will confidently navigate challenges and emerge even stronger together.
The LABEOC partnership empowers businesses to build resilience, foster innovation, and encourage workforce development through training and educational opportunities. Learn more about cybersecurity, preparedness and mitigation, recovery, and procurement. #GetaGamePlan
The partnership is led by the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the NIMSAT Institute at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Louisiana Economic Development, with NIMSAT managing daily operations.
How do I get involved?
You can join our preferred vendor list or subscribe to communication.
How can the LABEOC support my business?
Our goal is to prepare you for any disruption with a plan and to support the business community in getting back online quickly, offering the necessary tools to start planning today.
Get prepared!
View the Helpful Links pages, take the business assessment, and follow the steps in the section below to prepare your business.
Stay informed!
Subscribe to our email list to receive the latest news, resource requests, situation reports, training notifications, and alerts tailored for the Louisiana business community.
Report recovery issues
Following a disruption, businesses are strongly encouraged to participate in status updates and report any issues that prevent them from opening. This information assists the state in making informed decisions based on proper situational awareness.
While 94% of small business owners believe their company would recover from a disaster, only 26% have taken steps to prepare, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
How do I safeguard my business from disruptions?
- Take our business assessment for a checklist and crucial areas to mitigate.
- Choose which plans you need to complete
- Share the plan with your employees
- Train employees on protocol and create checklists
- Test different scenarios using exercises
- Don’t forget to update annually or as needed!
The following links will help you get started.
Latest News
Join our Preferred Vendor List
- Receive monthly emails
- Get the latest news alerts for weather, events, training, and state situational reports
- Option for disaster-only communication
- Report your open/close status
- Submit recovery issues (supply chain, re-entry)
- Respond to resource requests
- Participate in private sector recovery calls.
You are welcome to join as a concerned citizen!
Membership is free; your information will not be used publicly. If you have any questions or require assistance.
Learn More
Procurement
Become a vendor with the state of Louisiana.
Recovery
Do you need recommendations for recovery assistance?
Cybersecurity
Take steps to make sure your business systems and email are secure.
If you are interested in receiving these types of alerts and more. Sign up for the preferred vendor list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LABEOC?
Following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center was established to provide support to the business community in times of disaster.
I am interested in doing business with the state. Where do I begin?
What incentives or benefits exist for businesses that participate in emergency preparedness efforts?
Community Resilience: Collaboration with public and private sectors strengthens community resilience.
Shorter Disruption Periods: By engaging in preparedness, businesses can reduce downtime following a disaster, minimizing disruptions to operations.
Efficient Service Delivery: Businesses’ involvement ensures more efficient delivery of lifesaving and life-sustaining services during emergencies.
How can I find training opportunities near me?
Head over to the Latest News & Events to find information about scheduled events.
The Louisiana Small Business Administration hosts many events annually.
Check out the GOHSEP Training + Events Schedule for details on training sessions, education, outreach, and exercises.
How can I update my contact information if there are any changes?
Visit register.labeoc.org and log in. Reset your password if necessary.
Look for a section where you can update your business contact details, including any changes.
Submit your updated information.
Remember, keeping your details current helps maintain effective communication during emergencies!
Where can I find information on Hurricane Season?
See our Hurricane page