Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center

09/24/2026

One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance after Tropical Storm Arthur

{News Release} BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisianans have just one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance if they sustained damage or losses from Tropical Storm Arthur on June 17-24....

https://labeoc.org/one-week-left-to-apply-for-fema-assistance-after-tropical-storm-arthur/

Louisiana residents have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance after Tropical Storm Arthur. Deadline: Oct. 1.

09/23/2026

FEMA Begins Awarding Grants to Help Firefighters and First Responders Nationwide

{Press Release} This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded more than $320 million in grant funding to over 1,400 fire departments, first responder agencies and other organizations....

https://labeoc.org/fema-begins-awarding-grants-to-help-firefighters-and-first-responders-nationwide/

FEMA awards over $320M in grants to fire departments and first responders, enhancing critical life-saving support and equipment nationwide.

09/01/2026

Tropical Depression Five has been upgraded to tropical storm Edouard. NWS Lake Charles will host a live social media briefing at 10:30 PM tonight to discuss the latest on Edouard and it's expected impacts across the region. We'll also answer your questions live. See you at 10:30. ~ Donald Jones

08/31/2026

Tropical Weather Update – Gulf Disturbance AL97

The National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service continue to monitor an area of low pressure in the northern Gulf of America, designated Invest AL97....

https://labeoc.org/tropical-weather-update-gulf-disturbance-al97/

The National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service continue to monitor an area of low pressure in the northern Gulf of America, designated Invest AL97. As of this morning, the probability o…

08/19/2026

Pointe Coupee Parish Disaster Recovery Center Closes Operations August 20th

News Release BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Pointe Coupee Parish will permanently close Thursday, Aug....

https://labeoc.org/pointe-coupee-parish-disaster-recovery-center-closes-operations-august-20th/

News Release BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Pointe Coupee Parish will permanently close Thursday, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m.&…

08/18/2026

2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey

National Cybersecurity Alliance releases a new national survey of 1,000 SMB leaders revealing a dangerous gap between confidence and readiness....

https://labeoc.org/2026-small-business-cybersecurity-awareness-practices-survey/

National Cybersecurity Alliance releases a new national survey of 1,000 SMB leaders revealing a dangerous gap between confidence and readiness. Small businesses are more confident than ever about t…

08/14/2026

Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish to Temporarily Close for One Day on Aug. 15

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish will temporarily close for a community event on Saturday, Aug. 15. It will re-open Monday, Aug. 17, at 9 a.m.

Homeowners and renters impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur from June 17-24 in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes can visit any Disaster Recovery Center. The centers provide help applying for FEMA assistance.

Assistance is available at the following locations and dates:

Pointe Coupee Parish Library/Innis Branch

6444 LA Hwy. 1

Innis, LA 70747
Dates: Monday - Saturday Weekly
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Terrebonne Parish Main Library
151 Library Dr.
Houma, LA 70360
Dates: Monday – Saturday Weekly (closed Saturday, Aug. 15)
Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

08/11/2026

East Feliciana Parish Approved for Public Assistance for Tropical Storm Arthur

BATON ROUGE – East Feliciana Parish has been approved for FEMA Public Assistance for the major presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Arthur, joining the parishes of…...

https://labeoc.org/east-feliciana-parish-approved-for-public-assistance-for-tropical-storm-arthur/

East Feliciana Parish receives FEMA Public Assistance for Tropical Storm Arthur, aiding recovery for communities affected by the disaster.

08/10/2026

FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Assistance to Oct. 1

BATON ROUGE, La. –Homeowners and renters in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne…...

https://labeoc.org/fema-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-assistance-to-oct-1/

BATON ROUGE, La. –Homeowners and renters in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes with damage from Tropical Storm Arthur that occurred on Ju…

08/07/2026

Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish to Temporarily Close for One Day

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish will temporarily close for a repair on Monday, Aug....

https://labeoc.org/disaster-recovery-center-in-terrebonne-parish-to-temporarily-close-for-one-day/

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish will temporarily close for a repair on Monday, Aug. 10. It will re-open Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9 a.m. Homeowners and renters …