The LABEOC urges Louisiana businesses to prepare any disruption to enhance their chances of recovery.

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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.

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

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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.

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  • 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.

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How can the LABEOC support my business?

Our goal is to prepare you for a disaster 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 below to prepare your business.

Stay informed!

Join our email list! Get the latest news, resource requests, situational reports, training notifications, and alerts hand-picked for the Louisiana business community.

Report recovery issues

Respond to business status updates and report issues that hinder you from opening.

“There’s no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’ve prepared for the worst.”

Stephen King, Author

Make a disaster plan.

Where do I begin?

  1. Take our business assessment for a checklists and crucial areas to mitigate.
  2. What kind of plan do you need?
  3. Share the plan with your employees
  4. Train employees on protocol and create checklists
  5. Test different scenarios using exercises
  6. Don’t forget to update annually or as needed!

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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?

Become a State Contractor

Division of Administration (State Contracts)

Vendor Resources

LA PAC

LA PAC Bid By Department

Louisiana Apex (formerly the Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center)

Louisiana’s Veteran Initiative (LaVetBiz)

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana

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. 

Resilient Infrastructure: Public-private partnerships contribute to resilient lifelines, critical infrastructure, and supply chains 1. 

Where can I find the latest news for the business community?

News & Reports page allows you to find news, alerts, and situational reports easily.

Please follow @LABEOC on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest updates.

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

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