Homeland Security & Emergency Operation Center
510 East Boston Street
Covington, LA
Phone: (985) 898-2359
Fax: (985) 898-3030 |
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Develop, manage, coordinate and maintain a comprehensive and effective response to any natural or technological emergency that may occur and poses a threat to lives and property in St Tammany Parish.
Responsible for advising the Parish President, Chief Administrative Officer and Parish Council and Municipalities regarding emergency preparedness activities and operations.
Our authority is defined by the Louisiana Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act of 1993, Chapter 6 Section 709, Paragraph B; Each parish shall maintain a disaster agency which, except as otherwise provided under this act, has jurisdiction over and serves the entire parish.
- Develop and implement an All Hazards Emergency Operation Plan.
- Provide public awareness programs throughout the parish.
- Provide emergency information and warning to the public.
- Activate the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) during emergencies.
- Participate in drills and exercises involving local, state and federal emergencies.
Homeland Security & Emergency Operation Center Staff |
Dexter Accardo
Director
(985) 898-5209
Rodney Hart
Deputy Director Operations
(985) 867-3788
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Clarence Powe
Deputy Director Planning
(985) 867-3787
Butch Badon
Flood Mitigation Specialist
(985) 898-3078
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