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2025 Spring River Flood Forecast Apr 17, 2025

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Show Notes: River flooding in Louisiana can include several factors. Much of the country drains into the Mississippi River Basin. That means there will be impacts on major rivers like the Mississippi and the Atchafalaya. There can also be local impacts based on local weather events on smaller rivers and other regions of the state during the spring. State Climatologist Jay Grymes joins us to break down the forecast and potential impacts.

Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grymes Jul 12, 2024

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Show Notes: Governor Jeff Landry announced last week that longtime, Baton Rouge, television meteorologist Jay Grymes is returning to his role as state climatologist. We speak with Grymes about his plans and a new partnership helping the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) as we face any significant weather events in the state.

Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council Apr 26, 2024

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Show Notes: The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is made up of 31 high school students from across the state. The council comes up with an idea for legislation related to youth and helps promote a bill through the legislative process. Topics in recent years have ties to school safety and other important issues. We will speak with the council's coordinator and three of the young people on the council about what they have proposed and how those topics were selected.

March 2024: Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple Mar 28, 2024

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Show Notes: Having adequate insurance coverage is the first step to recovery after a disaster. On this episode, we will speak with new Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. Commissioner Temple will update us on a series of insurance reform bills being considered by the Louisiana Legislature this year. He will also provide information about steps to make sure your homes and businesses are properly protected from any emergency we potentially face.

Louisiana Center for School Safety - Trevis Thompson, Director of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools Jan 25, 2024

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Show Notes: School safety is a growing concern in Louisiana and across the nation. We will address some of the resources and plans being developed to keep our campuses safe. We will also have information for parents and educators on practical steps they can take before any potential on-campus emergency.

A Look Back in Emergency Management - December 2023 Nov 22, 2023

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Show Notes: 2023 included unique challenges for emergency management. From a massive drought and wildfires to saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River, GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle will help examine response for those events and how it shapes planning for the new year.

Hurricane Recap and Winter Outlook - November 2023 Nov 16, 2023

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Show Notes: We are in the home stretch for the 2023 hurricane season and fortunately, there have not been many threats for the northern gulf coast. In this episode, we will look back on the hurricane season to examine what factors influenced the season and take a look at the forecast for the winter months. Lauren Nash, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, with the National Weather Service New Orleans-Baton Rouge will join us with information on those topics.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month - October 2023 Oct 11, 2023

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Show Notes: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This nationwide, month-long campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and helps ensure everyone has the resources they need to be safer and secure online. Our guest on this episode is Matthew McKey, Cybersecurity Program Director for GOHSEP. We will share practical information on cybersecurity for you to use on a regular basis.

National Preparedness Month - September 2023 Sep 13, 2023

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Show Notes: September is National Preparedness Month. Here in Louisiana, it is also the historical peak of hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin. We will speak with a preparedness expert with the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security about what you need to do to finalize your emergency plans. Also, Louisiana has faced a massive wildfire threat over the past several weeks. Find out the latest on the response and a statewide burn ban in place until conditions improve.

Non-Congregate Sheltering After Hurricane Ida Feb 09, 2022

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Show Notes: Hurricane Ida resulted in a major housing disaster for portions of Louisiana, something the state has faced for several recent events. The state created and implemented a FEMA supported program using travel trailers as a non-congregate, shelter option. We will examine the program and find out how it may benefit other areas facing a major recovery effort.

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