Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
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Mission StatementTo protect the lives, property, and infrastructure of St. Tammany Parish from all hazards, through preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery.
Vision StatementThe St. Tammany Parish’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is committed to building and sustaining a safer, more resilient St. Tammany Parish, where the whole community is prepared for and can recover from any emergency.
Mission ObjectivesDevelop and maintain a comprehensive and effective All Hazards Emergency Operation Plan.
Provide public awareness programs throughout the parish.
Provide emergency situational awareness information and warnings to the public.
Activate and manage the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies.
Participate in disaster drills and exercises involving all stakeholders.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure a seamless response to emergencies.
Assist with the recovery of St. Tammany Parish from all hazards.
The authority, roles, and responsibilities related to natural and manmade disasters including those of the Parish President, the Director, and The Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness are outlined in Revised statutes known as the “THE LOUISIANA HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER ACT” and include collectively La. RS 29:721 through La. RS 29:739.
Emergency Information
Click the button below to access any emergency declarations, including weather related declarations, Infectious disease declarations, and any other executive orders issued by the Parish President.
Emergency Declarations
Click the button below to access any emergency declarations, including weather related declarations, Infectious disease declarations, and any other executive orders issued by the Parish President.
Emergency Declarations
(Possible locations - Opening of Sandbag locations will be posted in our news section)
St. Tammany Parish Government - Building - 21410 Koop Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471.
St. Tammany Parish Public Works - Airport Road Barn- 34783 Grantham College Rd. Slidell, LA 70460.
St. Tammany Parish Public Works - Fritchie Barn- 63119 Highway 1090 in Pearl River, LA 70452.
St. Tammany Parish Public Works Barn - Keller Barn- 63131 Fish Hatchery Road, Lacombe, LA 70445.
St. Tammany Parish Public Works Barn - Covington Barn- 1305 N. Florida Street, Covington, LA 70433.
The Old Levee District Site - 61134 Military Road (Hwy 1090) Slidell, LA
St. Tammany Parish Government - Building - 21410 Koop Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471.
St. Tammany Parish Public Works - Airport Road Barn- 34783 Grantham College Rd. Slidell, LA 70460.
St. Tammany Parish Public Works - Fritchie Barn- 63119 Highway 1090 in Pearl River, LA 70452.
St. Tammany Parish Public Works Barn - Keller Barn- 63131 Fish Hatchery Road, Lacombe, LA 70445.
St. Tammany Parish Public Works Barn - Covington Barn- 1305 N. Florida Street, Covington, LA 70433.
The Old Levee District Site - 61134 Military Road (Hwy 1090) Slidell, LA
- “Make an Emergency Preparedness Plan”
- “Help Kids Prepare for Emergencies”
- “Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults”
- “Medicare Emergency Preparedness Resources”
- “Prepare Your Pets for Disasters”
- “Make an Emergency Preparedness Business Plan”
- “ Build an Emergency Kit” and
- “Severe Weather Awareness”
- “National Weather Service Safety Tips”
- “FEMA Flood Preparedness Resources”
- “Emergency Traffic Information and Routes”
- Access WAZE
- “Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)”
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