General Information
Do you have products or services that the state might be searching for at this
time? Register with the LA BEOC to let the state know about your products
or services (click
here
to register). By registering and completing a company profile, you can describe
the products and services your company offers and how your company is positioned
to assist the state during a disaster. The LA BEOC assists in making connections
between businesses and state agencies. Please do not contact us for sales, or to
arrange product demonstrations, or to discuss your particular products or services.
We do not evaluate specific products and services nor do we accept solicitations.
Your registration and profile information is collected and forwarded to the Louisiana
Division of Administration (DOA), which will evaluate your products and services
based on need. Please make sure you are also registered with the DOA (click
here for DOA page). No governmental agency can guarantee
the utilization of any business during an activation of the LA BEOC.
What is the LA BEOC? The LA BEOC is Louisiana’s first emergency
operations center dedicated to disaster preparedness, response and recovery for
businesses. Serving as an annex of the state’s Emergency Operations Center, the
LA BEOC facilitates communication with the state’s major economic driver industries,
as well as owners and operators of critical infrastructures and key resources, to
enhance Louisiana’s emergency management efforts. The LA BEOC supports that relationship
and coordinating private sector involvement and support during a time of crisis.
The result is a more resilient Louisiana.
Who makes up the LA BEOC? The LA BEOC is comprised of members from
Louisiana’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors. This partnership is lead by
Louisiana Economic Development, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, with support from the National Incident Management Systems & Advanced
Technologies Institute at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and LSU’s Stephenson
Disaster Management Institute.
Who determines representation? Louisiana Economic Development chose
40 business leaders and industry trade associations, as well as representatives
from the Louisiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters, to have physical
seats at the LA BEOC facility. During an activation, the LA BEOC and its representatives
make disaster recovery and response recommendations to LED, GOHSEP and the governor’s
Unified Command Group. All other Louisiana businesses will be called upon for assistance
with specific expertise, but most will connect virtually via the LA BEOC portal.
How can I contact the LA BEOC directly? The LA BEOC can be reached
by phone (225)334-BEOC (2362) or email
info@labeoc.org.
What are the hours of operation? We are currently working Monday
through Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm, and are monitoring email activity after hours.
If you have an emergency please contact 911.
Who are the industry trade associations participating in the LA BEOC?
Click
here
to view list of all industry representatives with their contact information.
How do I contact my LA BEOC industry representative leader directly?
Please refer to the LA BEOC Industry Representatives List. If you are unsure of
your representative, please email
info@labeoc.org.
How does a business communicate with the LA BEOC through trade associations?
If you have a need or can provide a resource, you may contact your industry representative
and they will forward the request through the LA BEOC process.
How does a business communicate directly with the LA BEOC? There are
several ways to do this. A business can call (225)334-BEOC (2362) directly to speak
with someone during hours of operation or email
info@labeoc.org. To communicate business issues related to an event, the
best method is for the business to register, and then view how to navigate the LA
BEOC questions below.
Preparation/Mitigation
How should I prepare my businesses for a flood? We have posted
some guidance on flood preparation, which you can find by following the
View
News Alerts button at
www.labeoc.org.
For more information on mitigation, visit the
GOHSEP Mitigation Index .
What precautions should I be taking as a business owner? We have
posted some guidance on disaster preparation, which you can find by following the
View News Alerts button at
www.labeoc.org.
Also, see
Get A Game Plan.
How can I get more information about this event? By registering
your business at
www.labeoc.org, we can send
you updated information as it becomes available to us.
Register your Business
Why should I register my business
Receive immediate notification of state and parish decisions that may affect
your business. These notifications (evacuation, road closure, etc.)
are pertinent to your business disaster plan and employee safety. Rather than searching
for information online or other forms of media, the most up to date information
will be sent to your business immediately.
Receive notification of emerging state needs. As needs arise during
the response and recovery from an emergency, you will be notified via email, text
message, or voice call (depending on which you choose) of these needs and asked
to respond via the LA BEOC web portal. These notifications are designed to engage
businesses throughout the state to stimulate our economy.
Situational Awareness: Through the LA BEOC portal, businesses can
report post storm status, recovery needs, readiness to participate, economic impact,
and supply chain demands. By gauging the situational awareness of local businesses,
officials can make informed decisions and avoid duplication or conflict of efforts
from different sectors.
How do I register? Is my information safe? To become an LA BEOC
business member, click on the
Register button and provide contact
information, as well as details about the products and services your business might
be able to provide to support the state’s disaster response. Once you are registered,
you may utilize all features of the web portal and be notified by your preferred
method of communication of a new posting to the site. Your information will be kept
private, and will not be shared publicly except as required by law.
Navigating the LA BEOC portal
I have a product or service that I would like to make available during the disaster.
How should I notify the LA BEOC of the resource? As a registered business,
make sure your profile is updated . Click
View Product Needs to
view all tickets and respond to those your company is able to fulfill. Make sure
your business is also registered with the state’s
Division of Administration for potential contracting opportunities.
How can I view the latest news and information about an event?
Click the View News Alerts button to see the information we have posted. Type a
keyword into the search query. You may also search by category, Business, LA VOAD
or General. As a registered business, you may elect to receive notification as new
information is posted.
How do I update my status? As a registered business, you will be
able to view and respond to operational status requests to help the LA BEOC get
a snapshot of the business operations in an affected area. Log in and click
Update Operational Status.
How can I make a donation? Click on the
Donation Information
button to view the best option for your donation.
How can I volunteer? Click on the
Volunteer Information
button to view the best option for you.
What if I have I have a specific request not related to any of these questions?
As a registered business, click on the
Operational Status button
and find the “Issues hindering Recovery” section. The text box allows you to describe
a request your business has that the LA BEOC might be able to provide some assistance.