• Central point for emergency planning within the Parish

• Plans and participates in a myriad of emergency drills

• Maintain and operate the Emergency Operations Center for use by officials during emergency situations

• Works closely with local emergency organizations including Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Association, Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER), Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), the Southwest Louisiana Hurricane Task Force, Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness and the American Red Cross

• OEP is the central coordinating agency for all outside assistance in emergency situations [e.g. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Response Commission (NRC)]

• Continuing education in modern emergency management techniques, practices and procedures

• Public awareness of hazards through promotional campaigns, publications, contests and speaking engagements

• Enhance emergency public information systems including the Community Alert System (CAL) and CAER

National Homeland Security Knowledgebase

Please contact the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness at oep@cppj.net.

Hurricanes
Flooding
Tornadoes, Thunderstorms
Shelter In Place Procedures
911 Procedures
Ambulance Permits
National Weather Service Lake Charles