BATON ROUGE (September 3, 2024) – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has updated the features on the Get A Game Plan App offering people in Louisiana a new resource for developing and finalizing their emergency plans. The Get A Game Plan mobile app is designed to prepare Louisiana residents for emergency events with preparedness tools, guides and push notifications.
GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux said, “Personal preparedness plans are always one of the key components of emergency management. Families often stay safer and suffer less loss when prepared for an unexpected emergency. This new version of the App helps with the overall preparedness process. We encourage everyone to download the App, provide the information and use the results from the formula to help with planning.”
The Get A Game Plan App features include:
- Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide
- Ability to customize a supply list to suit your family size
- Guide for making an emergency plan – business, cybersecurity, family, financial preparedness, disability, kids, mitigation, pets and animals.
- Up-to-date content managed by GOHSEP
- Links to resources, social media and videos
- Link to the Get a Game Plan Podcast
- Push notifications for emergency events and updates
Office of Technology Services Senior Developer Cedeste Lewis said, “The App was designed to be user-friendly. It’s built using the latest technology, allowing seamless updates and ensuring we can quickly provide users with the latest information. Users can input data for their specific household and create a customized supply list to meet their family needs. We’ve also included links to GOHSEP’s social media accounts and the Get A Game Plan podcast to encourage everyone to stay informed.”
The Get A Game Plan app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/get-a-game-plan/id6581297736
Google Play Store
(Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.civicapps.getagameplanla&hl=en_US
Please follow GOHSEP’s social media accounts on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn. The GOHSEP Get A Game Plan Podcast is another resource available to help you and your family prepare for any type emergency. You can download the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide and find other preparedness information at www.getagameplan.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mike Steele
225-788-0095
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