Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

1. Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Research, Training, & Equipment Initiative

2. SPC Richard DeBlieux Program Manager Research, Training, & Equipment Initiative Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Ph# (225) 925-7517 Email: rdeblieux@ohsep.louisiana.gov 2LT Casey Shamblin Program Manager Grant Research Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Ph# (225) 925-7507 Email: cshamblin@ohsep.louisiana.gov Introduction

3. Louisiana Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness • Located in Baton Rouge, Independence Park State Police Compound • Satellite offices in New Orleans, Carville, Pineville, and Minden • Prepare for and React to terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other state emergencies

4. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Governor MG Bennett C. Landreneau Director Administration

5. COL Michael L. Brown (Ret) Deputy Director, Emergency Preparedness COL Jadwin V. Mayeaux (Ret) Deputy Director, Homeland Security Administration

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7. Grant Information • Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State and the Department of Economic Development • LSU National Center for Security Research and Training • Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

8. Purpose • Seek out opportunities in Louisiana to create economic development • Make Louisiana more competitive for federal homeland security projects related to disaster preparedness, response, and bioterrorism research

9. Goals • Seek out opportunities to create economic growth in Louisiana based on Homeland Security in order to help drive the state’s economy • Help “spin-off” new companies and create new jobs for the citizens of Louisiana

10. State Inventory List • Programs and individuals within Louisiana with an interest in areas related to: • Chemical & Bioterrorism research • Training, equipping, research, and support infrastructure for emergency responders

11. Comprehensive State-Wide Tour • Hold Homeland Security meetings throughout the state • Meet with all interested college or university leaders, government officials, and business leaders • Explain the state’s goals and their implementation throughout the state

12. Inventory Database • Develop an inventory database that will be accessible online • Stimulate grant utilization in the areas related to emergency responder operations and chemical and bioterrorism research

13. Louisiana Bio-Terrorism Emergency Preparedness Conference • The National Center for Security Research and Training (NCSRT) will host the 1st annual statewide Louisiana Bio-Terrorism Emergency Preparedness Conference for emergency responders, public health and medical personnel • The Conference will be held early next year

14. Vendor Information Sheet • Fill in your information as thoroughly as possible • Information will be transferred to the state’s comprehensive inventory list • List will be accessible on the web to all interested parties • Your contact information will be listed on the inventory sheet

15. Grants Division • The Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Grants Research Division • Research federal grants that fund Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness initiatives • Provide state and local agencies with grant information and assist in the application process • LT Casey Shamblin, Program Manager