NIMSAT Institute

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

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Now hiring an experienced Server Administrator on-site in Baton Rouge.

The Server Administrator is responsible for the administration, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications and server environments.

This position provides technical leadership in application deployment, system integration, security, disaster recovery planning, and performance management.

The role works closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient system operations while supporting upgrades, enhancements, troubleshooting, documentation, and user training activities.

Apply here - https://louisiana.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4494?c=louisiana

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 GOHSEP 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

Register now for the next GOHSEP Academy Class!

🌳Public Assistance and Debris Removal
2-day session
August 20: 12:00pm - 4:00 pm
Augst 21: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Abdalla Hall, UL Lafayette

View more information and the event flyer - https://stems.gohsep.la.gov/courses/6939/offerings/15503

You must create an account and register in GOHSEP STEMS - https://stems.gohsep.la.gov/



Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center

08/04/2026

FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Numbers

BATON ROUGE, La. – After Louisianans apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call to schedule an inspection of the damaged home or to gather more information before they process the application....

https://labeoc.org/fema-calls-may-come-from-unfamiliar-numbers/

BATON ROUGE, La. – After Louisianans apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call to schedule an inspection of the damaged home or to gather more information before they process the applicatio…