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Good Morning, For those that do not closely follow the National Hurricane Center, they have made a significant change to their forecasting. In previous years, all updates were based on a “five-day” model; this year, the alerts are based on a seven-day model. Just in time for the 2023 season, we have our first notice. … Continue reading National Hurricane Center Forecasting Change
Hurricanes generate a series of threats to lives and property. The most obvious is the threat posed to buildings, equipment, and people by the high winds that characterize such storms. This checklist will help you prepare for a hurricane’s effect on your business, employees, and community by highlighting activities you should undertake before, during, and … Continue reading Hurricane Season – Disaster Preparedness Checklist for Businesses & Nonprofits
Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery is holding a monthly seminar series titled, “Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery,” which examines how businesses can better prepare, respond and recover from active shooter and other mass casualty events. See all dates and register - PSPR2 Seminar Series | Eventbrite
NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a … Continue reading NOAA predicts a near-normal 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
In this webinar, we’ll examine the ins and outs of generative AI products like ChatGPT and discuss what your company should think about with this rapidly evolving tech. What are the glaring privacy concerns? What should be your red line for your staff? How can you best leverage it for success? We’ll explore practical solutions … Continue reading Webinar: Keeping Your Business Intelligent About AI
05/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT Today, CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) published an updated version of the #StopRansomware Guide, as ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since its initial release in 2020. The update incorporates lessons learned from the past two … Continue reading CISA and Partners Update the #StopRansomware Guide, Developed through the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF)
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the South Lafourche Levee District (SLLD) will be conducting a drill for the emergency closure of Hwy 3235 near the intersection of LA Hwy 24 in Larose. Northbound lanes of traffic will be diverted to one lane on the southbound section from West 11th Street to Hwy 24 during the … Continue reading Temporary Lane/Road Closures in South Lafourche Area Tuesday
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that there will be an overnight road closure next Monday associated with work on the LA 1 Toll Bridge in Leeville. This is a complete closure for four (4) hours at the LA 1 Leeville Bridge Toll Plaza for both northbound and southbound traffic. The … Continue reading LA 1 Expressway Road Closure Scheduled for Monday, May 22
May 15-18, 2023 L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, LA 9:00am - 6:00pm Presented by Louisiana MBDA Business Center, Southern University Law Center The 18th Annual Business and Procurement Conference provides an opportunity for small business communities to network with larger companies and government agencies aimed at growing their businesses. Southern University Agricultural … Continue reading 18th Annual Business Development & Procurement Conference 2023
Webinar: Keeping Your Business Intelligent About AI
(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Denis B. Ricou) PINEVILLE, La. – Soldiers and Airmen with the Louisiana National Guard and civilian partner agencies will participate in the annual statewide Disaster Response Exercise (DRX) designed to test the capabilities of various local, state, federal, and non-governmental agencies, April 20-22. The exercise, organized … Continue reading La. Guard and partner agencies to participate in statewide disaster exercise
Here is the latest statewide graphic concerning the potential for severe weather today:
FEMA Urges Preparedness Ahead of Severe Weather FEMA urged a wide area of the country to stay alert for weather risks from today into the weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting intense and widespread severe thunderstorms including tornados in some areas. Remain alert, keep your cell phone charged, and take the basic precautions needed … Continue reading Preparedness Now Saves Lives and Property
Here is the latest statewide graphic concerning the potential for severe weather on Friday, March 31st:
Today: Look Ma, No Password! Multi-Factor Authentication and Going Passwordless We’re thinking beyond the password during this webinar co-hosted today by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and Yubico. Are all forms of multi-factor authentication created equal? What the heck even is a factor? We all know creating and maintaining hundreds of unique passwords is a headache, … Continue reading (Webinar Today) Multi-Factor Authentication and Going Passwordless
GOHSEP is monitoring a chlorine leak from the BioLab facility near Interstate 10 in Westlake (Calcasieu Parish). A shelter-in-place order was initiated for a one-mile radius from the incident site. Interstate 10 is closed in both directions near the area.
Look Ma, No Password! Multi-Factor Authentication and Going Passwordless
CISA assesses that the United States and European nations may experience disruptive and defacement attacks against websites in an attempt to sow chaos and societal discord on February 24, 2023, the anniversary of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. CISA urges organizations and individuals to increase their cyber vigilance in response to this potential threat. In … Continue reading CISA Urges Increased Vigilance One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
