NIMSAT Institute

05/26/2026

Port Fourchon Hurricane Readiness Tenant Meeting – June 1

Please join us at the start of this year’s storm season for a review of hurricane season procedures, followed by lunch provided by the Lafourche Chamber. WHO: Port Operations Managers and Facility Security Officers WHAT: Port Fourchon Annual Hurricane Readiness Tenant Meeting WHEN: Monday, June 1, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Meeting 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Lunch (provided by the Lafourche Chamber of Commerce)...

Please join us at the start of this year’s storm season for a review of hurricane season procedures, followed by lunch provided by the Lafourche Chamber. WHO: Port Operations Managers an…

05/26/2026

Join us for a disaster preparedness workshop for the disabled community at the Terrebonne Parish Civic Center next Thursday, May 28th, from 9 am to 1 pm. We will discuss ways to protect yourself from bad weather if you are a member of the disabled community.

05/25/2026

Join us this Memorial Day as we remember and thank the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to serve our nation. 🇺🇸

University flags fly at half-staff and offices are closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

05/21/2026

Jim Williams, Public-Private Partnership Officer with NIMSAT/LABEOC, attended the Region 4 Hurricane Preparedness Meeting this week. The meeting brought together the parishes of Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Mary, St. Landry, and Vermilion to plan and connect.

Now is the time to prepare!

▶️ Register with the LABEOC for business support during a disaster - register.labeoc.org

▶️ Visit getagameplan.org for home and business prep

▶️ Visit ready.gov/business for checklists and assessments on disaster planning



Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center

05/21/2026

News 15 posts sandbag location in Iberia, St. Landry & St. Martin

(NEWS 15) — There are sandbags available in some parts of Acadiana after heavy rains have fallen and more are expected. IBERIA PARISH (Please bring a shovel and prepare to fill your sandbags): New Iberia: Acadian Ballpark at 401 N. Landry Drive B.O.M. Fire Station Coteau: Coteau Fire Station Delcambre: Delcambre Water Tower Grand Marais: Grand Marais Fire Station Jeanerette: …...

(NEWS 15) — There are sandbags available in some parts of Acadiana after heavy rains have fallen and more are expected. IBERIA PARISH (Please bring a shovel and prepare to fill your sandbags): New …

05/13/2026

We are excited about the Disaster Response Workshop on June 4-5, 2026. Are you registered?

05/13/2026

Jim Williams, our Public-Private Partnership Officer, attended the 2026 Hurricane Preparedness meeting in Iberia Parish today.

Check out the links below to help you get started with preparedness.

🏢 ➡️ Register with our business network for the latest news, alerts, and support during a disaster [register.labeoc.org]

⭐ Get a Game Plan - Business
Tips and business continuity planning for all hazards. [getagameplan.org}

⭐ Ready.gov – Business Hurricane Toolkit
Federal toolkit covering employee safety, customer protection, and business continuity planning. [ready.gov]

⭐ NOAA Hurricane Preparedness
Authoritative forecasts, alerts, and preparedness guidance; emphasizes understanding wind and water risk. [noaa.gov]

⭐ U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Practical planning guidance plus information on disaster recovery and low‑interest disaster loans. [sba.gov]

⭐ FEMA – Resources for Businesses
Preparedness, response, and recovery assistance for business owners.
FEMA Business Resources. [fema.gov]

⭐ National Hurricane Preparedness Initiative – Business Checklist
A straightforward checklist focused on safeguarding property, records, and operations. [hurricanesafety.org]



Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Businesses must understand the risks and potential impacts and prepare accordingly.

The Ready Business Program for Hurricane Preparedness allows users to take action to protect employees and customers and help ensure business continuity.

Take your business through these steps to prepare and let your employees know the plan!

Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/ready_business_hurricane-toolkit.pdf

For toolkits on other disasters, visit https://www.ready.gov/business/toolkits

05/08/2026

Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3-May 9, 2026) reminds us to prepare BEFORE June 1!

Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.

(Image credit: NOAA's National Weather Service)Download Image The Atlantic and central Pacific hurricane season (includes Hawaii) officially runs June 1 through November 30. The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30. However, the best time to prepare is well before the

05/05/2026

Maritime interests encouraged to increase vigilance against cyber threats

The LABEOC encourages companies with maritime interests to increase vigilance against cyber threats. Please continue to monitor official channels for more detailed threats that have emerged. For more information, visit - Please contact us if you have any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, LABEOC Team

The LABEOC encourages companies with maritime interests to increase vigilance against cyber threats. Please continue to monitor official channels for more detailed threats that have emerged. For mo…