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Join our Storm Update Coordination Call Today at 3:00 pm

The LABEOC invites you to a short coordination call for the private sector today and tomorrow (June 18 & 19) at 3:00 PM....

https://labeoc.org/join-our-storm-update-coordination-call-today-at-300-pm/

Join our Storm Update Coordination Call Today at 3:00 pm The LABEOC invites you to a short coordination call for the private sector today and tomorrow (June 18 & 19) at 3:00 PM. Jim Williams, our Public-Private Partnership Officer, will provide an up…

State Updates – 17 June 2026

The following slides are from the state update on June 16, 2026. gohsep-briefing_061626 gohsep-briefingcurrent

https://labeoc.org/state-updates-17-june-2026/

State Updates – 17 June 2026 The following slides are from the state update on June 16, 2026. gohsep-briefing_061626 gohsep-briefingcurrent  

Latest Storm Updates: LABEOC Coordination Call Set for 3:00 pm This Week

The LABEOC invites you to a short coordination call for the private sector on June 17, 18, and 19 at 3:00 PM each day. Jim Williams, our Public-Private Partnership Officer, will provide an update on the tropical storm and answer any questions you may have. We hope you can join us!

https://labeoc.org/latest-storm-updates-labeoc-coordination-call-set-for-300-pm-this-week/

Latest Storm Updates: LABEOC Coordination Call Set for 3:00 pm This Week The LABEOC invites you to a short coordination call for the private sector on June 17, 18, and 19 at 3:00 PM each day. Jim Williams, our Public-Private Partnership Officer, will provide an update o…

Tropical & Heavy Rainfall Briefing | 1 pm

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 New Orleans/Baton Rouge Weekly Weather Briefing Prepared by: NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge View Slides - gohsep-briefing_061626 View Slides

https://labeoc.org/tropical-heavy-rainfall-briefing-1-pm/

Tropical & Heavy Rainfall Briefing | 1 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 New Orleans/Baton Rouge Weekly Weather Briefing Prepared by: NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge View Slides – gohsep-briefing_061626 View Slides

Today, Jim Williams discussed how the Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center supports the business community before, during, and after a disaster at the monthly Acadiana VOAD meeting.

NIMSAT is excited to launch the summer/fall training series for FEMA Basic and GOHSEP Academy courses, starting next month. Classes will be held at Abdalla Hall in Lafayette. Stay tuned for course information!

NIMSAT can also assist with your organization or business's emergency plan. If you need guidance, please email us!

Visit LABEOC.ORG for checklists and instructions on starting your emergency plans!

👉Acadiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (AVOAD) fosters efficient, streamlined service delivery to people affected by disaster, while eliminating unnecessary duplication of effort through cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration in the four phases of disaster: preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation.

Registration Announcements!

27th Annual Disaster Response Workshop + Geospatial Data Mining Training
June 4-5, 2026
Hosted by the Regional Application Center at UL Lafayette

📌In-person registration closes today, June 1, at 5:00 PM.

📌Virtual registration closes at 7:00 AM on Thursday, June 4.

🔗Registration: https://arcg.is/0SyTHS1

For more information, contact Rodney Yantis ([email protected]) or Courtney Poirier Chicola
([email protected]).

📣 Hurricane Season Starts Today — Is Your Business Ready?

June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season. For businesses along the Gulf Coast and beyond, now is the time to take proactive steps to protect your people, property, and operations.
Preparation isn’t just smart—it’s essential for minimizing downtime and financial impact.

✅ Key ways businesses can prepare:

🔹 Review and update your emergency plan
Ensure you have a clear response plan that includes evacuation procedures, shelter-in-place guidance, and communication protocols for employees.

🔹 Back up critical data
Secure both physical and digital records. Use cloud storage or offsite backups to protect essential business information.

🔹 Inspect your facility
Check roofs, windows, doors, and drainage systems. Remove loose outdoor items that could become hazardous in high winds.

🔹 Prepare an emergency kit
Stock supplies like first aid kits, flashlights, batteries, water, non-perishable food, and backup power sources.

🔹 Confirm insurance coverage
Review policies to ensure you’re adequately covered for flood, wind, and business interruption losses.

🔹 Establish a communication plan
Make sure employees, customers, and partners know how to stay informed before, during, and after a storm.

🔹 Plan for operational continuity
Identify critical functions and develop strategies to keep them running—or to resume quickly after a disruption.

💡 Preparation today can make all the difference tomorrow.
Don’t wait until a storm is in the forecast—start now to ensure your business is ready for whatever this hurricane season may bring.

Last week, the NIMSAT Institute hosted an engaging FEMA ICS‑400 training, bringing together experienced professionals to strengthen advanced incident management skills.

Participants collaborated closely in hands-on group work exercises, applying strategic coordination and decision-making in complex scenarios. A big thank you to instructors Jim Williams (NIMSAT) and Richard Milford (LSUA) for leading a dynamic and insightful session that fostered teamwork and real-world problem-solving.

We’re proud to support continued professional development in emergency management and resilience across our region.

If you know of someone who would be interested in volunteering at an emergency shelter during disaster, LCG is hosting a free Shelter Operations and Trauma-Informed Care Training on June 6th. Sign up soon!

The 27th annual Disaster Response Workshop + Geospatial Data Mining Training is next week at the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) Center! We look forward to the exciting speaker lineup, networking, and enjoying some amazing BBQ!

We want to thank our incredible sponsors for helping put on this free event for the disaster response and GIS community.

🔵 Regional Application Center/LouisianaView
🔵 LouisianaView
🔵 University of Louisiana at Lafayette
🔵 Acadian Ambulance
🔵 Andy Hollerman, Barbecue
🔵 Community Coffee
🔵EagleView
🔵 Esri
🔵 Fenstermaker
🔵 Seiler Geospatial

Don't forget to meet us at Adopted Dog Brewing for Mappy Hour on Thursday, June 4, right after the workshop!

In-person registration closes today, but you can still attend virtually https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a7e11bc640fc4b93921713fd72079699