Show Notes: We will take a look at what has been, up to this point, a very slow Atlantic Hurricane season. But as anyone along the Gulf Coast will tell you, things can change quickly! On this episode, we visit with Frank Revitte with the National Weather Service to discuss some of the factors involved in our season so far. Laura Mellem with the ‘NOLA Ready’ program out of New Orleans also joins us on this episode to talk preparedness.

Show Notes: Summer is here! We are already dealing with scorching temperatures in Louisiana and across the country. Dr. Parham Jaberi from the Louisiana Department of Health will have heat safety information plus tell us about a new campaign called "Look Before You Lock" to prevent children from being left in hot cars. We will also introduce you to GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom. Director Waskom was appointed in 2016 and has already led the state response to several emergencies. Find out how his unique background has helped him lead those efforts.

Show Notes: Pets are a part of the family for many people. What emergency steps should you take to care for your pets during an evacuation? Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain will have information on protecting your pets and livestock. Also, we will speak with St. Charles Parish Emergency Operations Director Joe Ganote. St. Charles recently hosted several events to gear up for hurricane season. We’ll tell you what’s happening in the River Parishes.

Show Notes: The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness recently hosted the 2018 National Shelter and Housing Workshop in New Orleans. Several recent emergency and disaster events have highlighted the need for states to examine immediate sheltering options and to develop long term housing solutions for their populations. Louisiana is among the states that have recently been hit by natural disasters and is currently recovering from the devastating impacts of the 2016 floods. As a result, GOHSEP has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal and state partners to develop the workshop which focused on addressing these sheltering and housing concerns after a disaster. The workshop includes reviews of Louisiana’s Shelter at Home program, New York’s Rapid Repair Housing program, Texas’ Partial Repair and Essential Power for Sheltering program and Puerto Rico’s Tu Hogar Renace (Your Home Reborn) program. This podcast includes interviews with participants and workshop organizers.

Show Notes: McNeese State University is taking a unique approach to emergency preparedness. We will speak with McNeese Police Chief Robert Spinks about some of the things his office is doing to keep students and faculty safe. Plus- maintaining power at critical facilities can be a challenge when an emergency strikes. We will speak with Lincoln Parish officials about the use of emergency grant money to implement a generator plan at these important sites.

Show Notes: FEMA is hiring! There are a number of career opportunities within the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Find out more about these jobs and steps you can take to begin a new career. Many people in Louisiana have an emergency game plan for supplies and evacuations. What about an emergency legal game plan? We speak with the experts about the legal steps you should take before an emergency to help protect you, your family, your home and your job.

Show notes: On this episode, La. DOTD officials explain what resources are available to help travelers before, during, and after an emergency. We also feature information on Louisiana's Business Emergency Operations Center. This first of its kind plan is now the model many other states follow to link the private sector.

Show notes: On episode 2 of The Get A Game Plan Podcast, we speak to the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Deputy Director Will Rachal about the lessons learned concerning the Shelter at Home program following the August 2016 flood. The foundation for this temporary housing program is now at the center of other recovery efforts in areas impacted by the 2017 hurricanes. We also speak with Meteorologist in Charge Ken Graham from the National Weather Service - New Orleans as we examine the record breaking activity during the 2017 hurricane season. Find out if the trends indicate this level of activity will continue.

Show notes: The premiere episode of The Get A Game Plan Podcast is now available from the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). Episodes will be available on the second Monday of each month. Host Mike Steele speaks with Aaron Miller, the Orleans Parish Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness about his office’s use of social media and other technology used to keep the public informed. We then speak with GOHSEP Senior Project Coordinator Kimberly Poorbaugh about the importance of volunteerism and how we become more resilient before the next disaster strikes.