Louisiana faces an increased risk of severe weather and tornadic activity this evening and into the overnight hours. Please make sure that you have ways to receive weather alerts overnight. The National Weather Service graphics for severe potential in your area.
Category: LABEOC Alert
Dangerous Cold Temperatures Later This Week
A strong cold front will move into the state on Thursday, causing temperatures to drop into the 20s as early as that afternoon. Strong winds with gusts up to forty miles per hour will accompany the front, resulting in wind chills into the teens. Cold temperatures will last into the Christmas weekend. Potential impacts include … Continue reading Dangerous Cold Temperatures Later This Week
Sign Up Now To Receive the October Newsletter this Friday!
Sign up to receive the October newsletter that spotlights cybersecurity on Friday, October 14. Join our Network! How do we support a business? Connect private sector and public sector Provide the latest news and alerts to the business community Request status updates from affected businesses and report issues to the state Respond to resource requests as … Continue reading Sign Up Now To Receive the October Newsletter this Friday!
Cybersecurity for Small Business Webinar – Hosted by LABEOC & Partners
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! The session is open to small and medium-sized businesses that are interested in an introduction to cybersecurity concepts. If you own a small business, don't miss this webinar about what you can do to ramp up your cybersecurity efforts. Register here Speaker Bio Mr. Tannehill is the manager of the … Continue reading Cybersecurity for Small Business Webinar – Hosted by LABEOC & Partners
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Join our Network! Our September newsletter goes out tomorrow! How do we support a business? Connect private sector and public sector Provide the latest news and alerts to the business community Request status updates from affected businesses and report issues to the state Respond to resource requests as they arise Send monthly newsletter and important … Continue reading Sign up to receive the September newsletter!
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How do we support a business? Connect private sector and public sector Provide the latest news and alerts to the business community Request status updates from affected businesses and report issues to the state Respond to resource requests as they arise Send monthly newsletter and important notifications Your information is confidential except for internal use … Continue reading Join our Business Network
LABEOC Message: Greeting from Jim Williams
Welcome to the inaugural LABEOC newsletter. We are excited to provide this document to you monthly. Let’s continue to hope that the 2022 season remains quiet, but hope is not a method. Preparation is key. Content for this newsletter will follow the READY.GOV calendar, which makes the focus for August, Back to School Preparedness, and … Continue reading LABEOC Message: Greeting from Jim Williams
Review and Update Insurance Coverage
As we continue through this hurricane season, it is never too late to review your insurance policy, especially if there are any changes to your underwriter. It is useful to remember that there are two important entities that support the Louisiana Insurance consumers. The Louisiana Guaranty Association (LIGA) was designed to create a safety net … Continue reading Review and Update Insurance Coverage
Hurricane Season Begins Today
Prep for #HurricaneSeason2022 1. Register for the LABEOC Business Network - https://wordpress.com/view/labeoc.org 2. Download the Hurricane Toolkit for Business - https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/ready_business_hurricane-toolkit.pdf 3. Visit http://getagameplan.org
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin: Emergency Declaration No. 2021-008 AL, AR, LA, MS, TN, TX
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration August 29, 2021 REGIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2021-008 ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, TENNESSEE, TEXAS The Regional Field Administrators for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Southern and Western Service Centers hereby declare that an emergency exists that warrants issuance of a Regional Emergency Declaration and an exemption from certain … Continue reading Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin: Emergency Declaration No. 2021-008 AL, AR, LA, MS, TN, TX
(Link) Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Contacts
Click on the link below: Parish OHSEP Contacts (la.gov)
LABEOC Alert: Please do not attempt to travel to affected areas until safe!
As emergency responders continue to assess damages, identify closed roads, downed trees and downed power lines it is important that residents DO NOT attempt to travel at this time.
LOUISIANA STATEWIDE CREDENTIALING/ACCESS PROGRAM
Since 2006, the Statewide Credentialing / Access Program document has been used to facilitate post disaster re-entry. The concepts and procedures associated remain valid and therefore may still be utilized. Attached is the next generation document in the form of a Joint Standard Operating Procedure (JSOP) for disaster re-entry. This JSOP was a collaborative effort … Continue reading LOUISIANA STATEWIDE CREDENTIALING/ACCESS PROGRAM
GOHSEP daily update August 27, 2021
Click to view report: 210827-SITREP
Storm Prep: View our Important Links & Resource Page
The LABEOC did the work for you! Check out our Important Links page (https://lnkd.in/dxDZjiUK) for all the resources and info you need to prepare and recover from a disaster. Don't forget to sign up for the email updates too - https://labeoc.org/join-the-labeoc-network/
Tropical Depression # 9 Key Messages
Tropics are heating up
Two disturbances in the Atlantic have potential for further development over the next 5-days. While there is no immediate threat to Louisiana, the potential is there in the next 7-10 days. Everyone should remain vigilant and listen to guidance provide by your local emergency officials.