Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness - State of LouisianaSince 1990, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emgergency Preparedness has coordinated several hundred State Disaster Declarations authorized under the Governor's signature. The GOHSEP staff is poised and ready to serve the people of Louisiana at a moment’s notice.


Fire Index

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Avoiding Wildfire Damage-A checklist (Adobe Acrobat format) 180 KB

Animal Disaster Plan Worksheet - Information Sheet

Disaster Supplies Kit

Disaster Planning Tips for Pets, Livestock & Wildlife - Information Sheet

Facts on Fire

Food & Water In An Emergency

Fire-Home Escape Plan

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Get Out Safely: A Fact Sheet on Fire Escape Planning  

Pets & Disasters - Information Sheet

State Evacuation Routes

Winter Storms & Fire Safety  

Your Evacuation Plan

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