First Annual Caddo-Bossier Emergency Preparedness Conference (3/20/2006)

The First Annual Caddo-Bossier Emergency Preparedness Conference has been set for March 28 - 29 at the Shreveport Convention Hall on the Riverfront. (Complete Story)

Tornado Season upon the Ark-La-Tex (2/24/2006)

Local governments and the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have proclaimed the week of February 19-25, 2006 as Severe Weather Awareness Week. (Complete Story)

Watch vs. Warning (2/21/2006)

The National Weather Service continually monitors atmospheric conditions across the United States. A tornado watch or severe thunderstorm watch is issued by the storm prediction center in Norman, Oklahoma, when severe thunderstorms or tornadoes are most likely to occur. Watches cover large areas, about 140 miles wide and 200 miles long. During the watch be alert for threatening weather and make plans for action. (Complete Story)

Louisiana Tornado Facts (2/21/2006)

The greatest frequency of tornadoes occurs in the Spring (March, April and May). A secondary tornado frequency maximum occurs from mid-November through January with a disproportionate large number of killer tornadoes. (Complete Story)

Tornado Season upon the Ark-La-Tex (2/21/2006)

Local governments and the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have proclaimed the week of February 19-25, 2006 as Severe Weather Awareness Week. (Complete Story)

Emergency Preparedness is Key to Severe Storm Safety (2/21/2006)

Local governments and the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have proclaimed the week of February 19-25, 2006 as Severe Weather Awareness Week. (Complete Story)

Caddo-Bossier Severe Weather Week Proclaimed (2/21/2006)

Local Governments and the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have proclaimed the week of February 19-25, 2006, as Severe Weather Awareness Week. (Complete Story)

Caddo-Bossier Severe Weather Awareness Week February 19-25, 2006 (2/21/2006)

Local governments and the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have proclaimed the week of February 19-25, 2006, as Severe Weather Awareness Week. (Complete Story)

Presentation of FEMA Reimbursement Funds to Local Non-Profit/Faith-Based Organization (2/8/2006)

On February 9, 2006 at 2PM at Bossier EOC (1511 Doctors Drive) the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will be issuing a reimbursement check to Pelican Haven and Christ Temple Ministries for the cost that they have incurred while providing shelter to hundreds of survivors of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. (Complete Story)

2006 SEVERE WEATHER AND PREPAREDNESS FAIR (2/2/2006)

The National Weather Service in Shreveport and the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is pleased to announce the first Severe Weather and Preparedness Fair at the Bossier Civic Center in Bossier City, Louisiana February 11th. This is a unique opportunity for people to learn more about hazardous weather, how they can prepare, and the importance of taking action when threatening weather approaches. (Complete Story)

Local Government Agencies To Meet With Governor's Housing Task Force (1/9/2006)

Colonel Bill Croft, Governor’s Housing Task Force, will meet this week with OHSEP Region 7 Government Agencies to discuss the temporary housing needs in the regions parishes. (Complete Story)

Disaster Recovery Center: Please Note! (9/7/2005)

Different media outlets were sent a press release from FEMA today stating that the local Disaster Recovery Center for hurricane The Disaster Recovery Center is not yet up and running. People should not go to this location at this time. The Disaster Recovery Center encourages people to pre-register online at www.fema.gov. (Complete Story)

Number of Residents Rising At CenturyTel Center Shelter (9/7/2005)

As of noon, the number of evacuees at the CenturyTel Center stood at 745, leaving 335 spaces available. The shelter has put a hotline in place to allow persons to check if their loved ones who may be among those staying at the CenturyTel Center. The hotline is staffed.... (Complete Story)

Volunteers Needed at Salvation Army Warehouse (9/7/2005)

Volunteers are desperately needed at the Salvation Army Warehouse on Jewella Avenue (Old Sam’s Club). These volunteers must be of 18 years of age and able to lift 30 lbs. To volunteer, please contact Major Connie Long at Distribution, 573-6996, 573-6997 and 318) 572-7873. (Complete Story)

Red Cross launches national effort to register Evacuees (9/2/2005)

The American Red Cross, with support of the worldwide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, has launched a Web site to help assist family members who are seeking news about loved ones living in the path of Hurricane Katrina. (Complete Story)

LSUS launches searchable online evacuee database (9/2/2005)

The LSUS Office of University Development and Department of Computing Services has launched a searchable online database of Hurricane Katrina evacuees housed at the Red Cross Emergency Shelters at LSUS and Hirsch Coliseum. (Complete Story)

Tri State Emergency Management Alliance (5/18/2005)

Presently there is an organization in the tri state area, the Ark-La-Tex Emergency Management Alliance, preparing for direct support to whatever areas may need assistance in a major emergency incident. (Complete Story)

ESG Training Offers New Health Care Training Program (5/17/2005)

ESG Training (ESG) has rolled out a new Training Porgram for Health Care Providers based on "OSHA Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims from Mass Casualty Incidents Involving the Release of Hazardous Substances." This is a new program that takes into account the differences between on-site first responders versus "first receivers" of chemically contaminated victims located at the Hospital. (Complete Story)

Regional Department of State Health Services Announces Preparedness Drill for January 3, 2005 (1/4/2005)

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) – Health Service Region 4/5 North Public Health Preparedness – Epidemiology Response Program will hold a Community Emergency Medication Clinic (CEMC) preparedness drill in Gilmer, Texas on Monday. (Complete Story)

Tri State Emergency Management Alliance (5/18/2004)

The Ark-La-Tex Emergency Management Alliance, a new entity in the tri-state area, is currently preparing for direct support in a major emergency incident. (Complete Story)

Emergency Management Alliance formed for the Ark-La-Tex (4/14/2004)

The Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) has spearheaded an effort to develop an Ark-La-Tex Emergency Management Alliance. (Complete Story)

Alliance will help local governments pool resources (4/1/2004)

Not surprisingly, small local governments find it essentially impossible to respond with everything that's needed when a disaster strikes. From a practical and financial standpoint, there's just too much required in terms of personnel and equipment for it to be feasible. (Complete Story)