Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies.Provide emergency situational awareness information and warnings to the public.Provide public awareness programs throughout the parish.Develop and implement an All Hazards Emergency Operation Plan and ensuring the Plan addresses every Hazards identified in the Parish Risk Analysis.Tammany Parish’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency preparedness is readily equipped with the necessary tools and resources to save lives, protect property and reduce the effects of disasters through preparedness, prevention, planning, response, and recovery activities. With extensive cooperation among participating parties, St. Tammany Parish’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is committed to building and sustaining a safer, resilient, and less vulnerable community through effective partnerships with all citizens and organizations in the public and private sectors to include faith-based groups, volunteer agencies, and governmental entities at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels. Our authority is defined by the LA Disaster Act of 1993, Chapter 6 The Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act, Act 1993, No.800, §1, eff. ![]() To develop, manage, coordinate and maintain a comprehensive and effective response to any natural or technological emergency that may occur and which poses a threat to lives and property in St Tammany Parish.Responsible for advising the Parish President, Administration Officers, Parish Council, and Municipalities regarding emergency preparedness activities and operations. ![]() HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CLINT ORY - DIRECTOR
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