GOHSEP determined that selling the water system is the most viable long-term solution. The attorneys for Magnolia Water, ...

It was clear the communication between GOHSEP, FEMA, and the school districts has been anything but satisfactory. Governor Edwards said his office is working to fix how long the process takes.

GOHSEP anticipates flights will resume on Thursday, Oct. 29, to complete Acadia and Jefferson Davis Parishes. GOHSEP says that the schedule is subject to change due to weather restrictions.

GOHSEP said the total number of travel trailers transported to staging areas at Blue Bayou Water Park and the Houma Civic Center has climbed to 476. 1,300 trailers have been purchased by the state.

Because of this, GOHSEP will activate its Crisis Action Team on Friday. The team will say active through Monday night due to the College Football National Championship in New Orleans. The Crisis ...

Director of GOHSEP, Jacques Thibodeaux, said school safety is one of the programs that falls under one of the division's five provisions, "it's under security and interoperability here at GOHSEP".

Parents and educators are demanding answers after a stabbing at Livonia High School — the 15th violent incident since 2022. School board officials say security has increased, but concerns remain.

GOHSEP said the Crisis Action Team will help coordinate any requests from local agencies that need assistance due to damage from the storms.

GOHSEP’s Crisis Action Team will be activated this weekend in order to answer any calls for support from our local emergency partners. Remember to avoid flooded roadways if that becomes a problem.

GOHSEP designated the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office and Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness as the new grant managers and fiduciary agents.

GOHSEP director Gen. James Waskom (left) is taking medical leave until January 2022. Casey Tingle (right) has been named acting GOHSEP director by Gov. John Bel Edwards until Waskom returns.