Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center

09/01/2026

Tropical Depression Five has been upgraded to tropical storm Edouard. NWS Lake Charles will host a live social media briefing at 10:30 PM tonight to discuss the latest on Edouard and it's expected impacts across the region. We'll also answer your questions live. See you at 10:30. ~ Donald Jones

08/31/2026

Tropical Weather Update – Gulf Disturbance AL97

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....

https://labeoc.org/tropical-weather-update-gulf-disturbance-al97/

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 o…

08/19/2026

Pointe Coupee Parish Disaster Recovery Center Closes Operations August 20th

News Release BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Pointe Coupee Parish will permanently close Thursday, Aug....

https://labeoc.org/pointe-coupee-parish-disaster-recovery-center-closes-operations-august-20th/

News Release BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Pointe Coupee Parish will permanently close Thursday, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m.&…

08/18/2026

2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey

National Cybersecurity Alliance releases a new national survey of 1,000 SMB leaders revealing a dangerous gap between confidence and readiness....

https://labeoc.org/2026-small-business-cybersecurity-awareness-practices-survey/

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 t…

08/14/2026

Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish to Temporarily Close for One Day on Aug. 15

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish will temporarily close for a community event on Saturday, Aug. 15. It will re-open Monday, Aug. 17, at 9 a.m.

Homeowners and renters impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur from June 17-24 in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes can visit any Disaster Recovery Center. The centers provide help applying for FEMA assistance.

Assistance is available at the following locations and dates:

Pointe Coupee Parish Library/Innis Branch

6444 LA Hwy. 1

Innis, LA 70747
Dates: Monday - Saturday Weekly
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Terrebonne Parish Main Library
151 Library Dr.
Houma, LA 70360
Dates: Monday – Saturday Weekly (closed Saturday, Aug. 15)
Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

08/11/2026

East Feliciana Parish Approved for Public Assistance for Tropical Storm Arthur

BATON ROUGE – East Feliciana Parish has been approved for FEMA Public Assistance for the major presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Arthur, joining the parishes of…...

https://labeoc.org/east-feliciana-parish-approved-for-public-assistance-for-tropical-storm-arthur/

East Feliciana Parish receives FEMA Public Assistance for Tropical Storm Arthur, aiding recovery for communities affected by the disaster.

08/10/2026

FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Assistance to Oct. 1

BATON ROUGE, La. –Homeowners and renters in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne…...

https://labeoc.org/fema-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-assistance-to-oct-1/

BATON ROUGE, La. –Homeowners and renters in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes with damage from Tropical Storm Arthur that occurred on Ju…

08/07/2026

Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish to Temporarily Close for One Day

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish will temporarily close for a repair on Monday, Aug....

https://labeoc.org/disaster-recovery-center-in-terrebonne-parish-to-temporarily-close-for-one-day/

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish will temporarily close for a repair on Monday, Aug. 10. It will re-open Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9 a.m. Homeowners and renters …

08/05/2026

Carmen Smith from GOHSEP and Jim Williams, the Public-Private Partnership Officer at the NIMSAT Institute, kicked off the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Academy course today with Practical Exercises, Tabletop Exercises (TTX), After-Action Reviews (AAR), and Improvement Plans.

This course offers hands-on training in key techniques for evaluating and improving performance in dynamic operational environments. By the end of the course, participants will have a well-rounded skill set in assessing performance, enhancing team coordination, and driving continuous improvement in both tactical and strategic contexts.

The session continues tomorrow after a networking breakfast provided by the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association.

Thank you to Carmen and Jim for sharing your insights and facilitating engaging discussions!

08/05/2026

Are you looking for in-person BASIC Academy Training Sessions?

The NIMSAT Institute is hosting

➡️ ICS-300 - September 1-2
➡️ ICS-400 - August 18-19

Location: Abdalla Hall, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

For more information and to register, visit https://stems.gohsep.la.gov/offerings