LABEOC Partners, We are monitoring the potential for tropical weather in the western Gulf of America. At this time, GOHSEP is not activated, but that status may change as conditions develop. GOHSEP is holding its initial coordination call regarding Invest 92L and the potential for Tropical Storm Isaias. Based on the current timeline provided by…
{News Release} BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisianans have just one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance if they sustained damage or losses from Tropical Storm Arthur on June 17-24. Homeowners, renters and students who live in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes may be eligible for FEMA Individual…
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{Press Release} This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded more than $320 million in grant funding to over 1,400 fire departments, first responder agencies and other organizations. This funding will enable these agencies to get the equipment, staff and support they need to carry out their critical, life-saving mission. FEMA is administering these…
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The National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service continue to monitor an area of low pressure in the northern Gulf of America, designated Invest AL97. As of this morning, the probability of development has increased to 70 percent, representing a high chance that the disturbance could develop into a tropical depression or low end tropical…
News Release BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Pointe Coupee Parish will permanently close Thursday, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m. Louisianians in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes can still apply for FEMA disaster assistance through Oct. 1 to receive help in their recovery from Tropical Storm Arthur which occurred June 17–24. For one-on-one help, residents of all six designated parishes may visit any Disaster Recovery Center below: Pointe Coupee Parish Library/Innis Branch 6444 LA Hwy. 1 Innis, LA 70747 Dates: Through ThursdayHours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Permanently closes Aug.…
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National Cybersecurity Alliance releases a new national survey of 1,000 SMB leaders revealing a dangerous gap between confidence and readiness. Small businesses are more confident than ever about their cybersecurity. But the data tells a different story. Over half can’t confirm a clean security record. AI adoption has outpaced governance. And the security tools businesses…
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