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Assumption UpdateBaton Rouge, LA (December 11, 2012)

As Hurricane Season Ends, GOHSEP Encourages Families to Keep Focused on Preparedness for All Hazards Baton Rouge, LA (November 30, 2012) - The Atlantic Hurricane season ends today, November 30, but the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness cautions Louisiana residents to stay mindful of potential hazards that could affect their homes and families, especially during the winter.

Louisiana Emergency Managers Deploying to Assist New York, New Jersey Following Hurricane Sandy Baton Rouge, LA (November 21, 2012) - Several teams of emergency managers from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and other state agencies deployed to New York today to assist with the continued response to Hurricane Sandy.

GOHSEP Deploying Emergency Management Teams to New York, New Jersey to Assist with Response to Hurricane Sandy Baton Rouge, LA (November 7, 2012) - A team of five Louisiana emergency managers, including the head of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, deployed to New York state Tuesday evening to assist local officials there responding to Hurricane Sandy.

GOHSEP Assisting Maryland, Pennsylvania in Responding to Hurricane Sandy Baton Rouge, LA (October 28, 2012) - The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness today deployed a pair of two-person response teams to the state of Pennsylvania to assist with its response efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Another team is scheduled to deploy to Maryland tomorrow.

FEMA Approves Louisiana's Request to Extend Registration Deadline for Hurricane Isaac Aid Baton Rouge, LA (October 26, 2012) - At the request of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, FEMA has extended the deadline for individuals to apply for assistance following Hurricane Isaac, which means Louisiana residents affected by the storm have until November 29, 2012, to register for federal aid.

Hurricane Isaac Damaged almost 59,000 Residences in Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA (September 28, 2012) - Hurricane Isaac damaged almost 59,000 homes in Louisiana, with the most severe losses in St. John the Baptist and Plaquemines parishes, according to data from door-to-door inspections of homes, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness reported Friday.

FEMA Approves Individual Assistance for Three Additional Louisiana Parishes Impacted by Hurricane Isaac Baton Rouge, LA (September 14, 2012) - At the request of the State of Louisiana, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Individual Assistance for three additional Louisiana parishes affected by Hurricane Isaac, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced Friday. This means residents of East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes who suffered damages are now eligible for FEMA assistance.

GOHSEP Presentation to Select Committee on Hurricane Recovery Baton Rouge, LA (September 13, 2012)

GOHSEP Recovery briefing Baton Rouge, LA (September 13, 2012)
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