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Preparing the States: Implementing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Training (3/12/2008) |
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Preparing the States: Implementing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Training. NO COST! June 17-18, 2008. There will be a Train the Trainer 1/2 day June 19, 2008. ( Complete Story) |
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Spring Tornado Drill to be held February 27, 2008 (2/7/2008) |
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The annual CB-OHSEP & National Weather Service Spring Tornado Drills are scheduled for all schools and other government, business and residential on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 throughout Caddo and Bossier parishes. (Complete Story) |
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2008 CERT Training Classes Sceduled (12/27/2007) |
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The first CERT Training classes of 2008 have been scheduled. The CERT Training Program is designed to give our responders the skills necessary to respond to any disaster. (Complete Story) |
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Caddo-Bossier OHSEP Preps for Hurricane Dean (8/17/2007) |
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Governor Blanco signs a pre-disaster declaration to mobilize whatever forces might be needed in case of a Louisiana landfall. (Complete Story) |
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Caddo & Bossier Sheriffs Join CBOHSEP Executive Council (6/7/2007) |
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Sheriffs' informal leadership roles become formal as they officially join the governing council. (Complete Story) |
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Louisiana Emergency Officials Come To Shreveport/Bossier (6/4/2007) |
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Some 300-350 emergency preparedness officials from around the state are coming to Shreveport/Bossier for the 2007 Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Conference which is set to kick off at the Shreveport Convention Center on Monday, June 4. (Complete Story) |
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ICS 300 and ICS 400 Classes Announced (5/21/2007) |
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The Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (CBOHSEP) will be sponsoring two Incident Command System courses, ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, and ICS-400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents. (Complete Story) |
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Louisiana State Wide Hurricane Exercise (5/17/2007) |
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On May 9 and 10, 2007 various local and regional emergency management officials gathered in Bossier City at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for a state wide computerized command post exercise about an approaching fictional category 3 hurricane named “Dean.” (Complete Story) |
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18th Annual Tornado Safety Poster Contest Winners Announced (5/14/2007) |
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The 18th annual Tornado Safety Poster Contest was held during APRIL for all 5th graders throughout the two-parish area by the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. The event is part of OHSEP’s “Severe Weather Awareness Program.” Over 100 public, private and parochial schools were invited to participate. (Complete Story) |
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NWLa MRC Coordinator Makes Presentation to U.S. Surgeon General (4/25/2007) |
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Local medical professional asked to show why Caddo-Bossier's plan is working and how others can replicate it.
(Complete Story) |
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CBOHSEP Scores 100% in Prestigious Certification (4/3/2007) |
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The Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness scored a “First” in the state of Louisiana. (Complete Story) |
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FREE Emergency Preparedness Course Offered; Slots Limited! (3/25/2007) |
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Have you ever wondered how and why public safety agencies respond in the way they do during emergencies? Now you have a chance to find out while participating in a class that will give you hands-on emergency preparedness training. (Complete Story) |
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“Catastrophic Care for the Nation” Meeting Taps Caddo-Bossier OHSEP (3/15/2007) |
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A remarkable three members of the Caddo-Bossier OHSEP have been invited to a major national medical conference. (Complete Story) |
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Bossier Parish Community College Memorandum of Understanding (1/29/2007) |
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Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Bossier Parish Community College Sign Memorandum of Understanding Establishing Educational Opportunities in the Field of Homeland Security.
(Complete Story) |
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Winter Storm Awareness Program (11/17/2006) |
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The Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness is sponsoring the annual “Winter Storm Awareness Program” at 9:00 AM on December 6th. (Complete Story) |
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Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security Senior Leaders Receive Prestigious Louisiana Emergency Management Certification (9/22/2006) |
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On September 15th, 2006 two senior leaders in the Caddo Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management CBOHSEP) received notification that the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association (LEPA) had granted them a unique five year qualification as Certified Louisiana Emergency Mangers (LEM). (Complete Story) |
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September is National Preparedness Month (8/21/2006) |
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Threat Level Raised for Aviation Sector (8/10/2006) |
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Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a targeted raise in the threat level in light of today’s arrests in the United Kingdom. (Complete Story) |
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Swaine Wins Statewide Honor For Work During Katrina-Rita (6/21/2006) |
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Liz Swaine, Executive Assistant to Shreveport Mayor Keith Hightower, will be honored Thursday, June 22 at 10:30am at the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), 1511 Doctor's Drive, Bossier City, for her efforts in assisting this North Louisiana community during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Swaine was named as a winner of the “2006 Dedication Award” presented by the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association at their annual awards banquet earlier this month. On Thursday, Caddo Bossier Homeland Security Director Sandy Davis will be presenting her with the award plaque. (Complete Story) |
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New Leadership Appointed for Medical Reserve Corps (6/20/2006) |
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Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a local, state and federal initiative under the umbrella of Citizen Corps, a component of USA Freedom Corps. The mission of MRC is to support local efforts to utilize medical and health volunteers during emergencies and at other times of community need. (Complete Story) |
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Looking for Heroes (6/20/2006) |
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The emergency response of the medical community of Northwest Louisiana to the needs of Hurricane Katrina and Rita evacuees was nothing short of phenomenal. This effort was largely organized “on the fly” but has been widely recognized for its effectiveness by others in our state and around the country.
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