The GOHSEP Get a Game Plan Podcast

Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

The GOHSEP Get a Game Plan Podcast highlights key issues in emergency management, we have timely interviews with subject matter experts at all levels of government along with practical information to help you become more resilient before the next disaster strikes.

  1. 04/17/2025

    2025 Spring River Flood Forecast

    Show Notes: River flooding in Louisiana can include several factors. Much of the country drains into the Mississippi River Basin. That means there will be impacts on major rivers like the Mississippi and the Atchafalaya. There can also be local impacts based on local weather events on smaller rivers and other regions of the state during the spring. State Climatologist Jay Grymes joins us to break down the forecast and potential impacts.

    25 min

  2. 07/11/2024

    Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grymes

    Show Notes: Governor Jeff Landry announced last week that longtime, Baton Rouge, television meteorologist Jay Grymes is returning to his role as state climatologist. We speak with Grymes about his plans and a new partnership helping the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) as we face any significant weather events in the state.

    20 min

  3. 04/26/2024

    Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council

    Show Notes: The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is made up of 31 high school students from across the state. The council comes up with an idea for legislation related to youth and helps promote a bill through the legislative process. Topics in recent years have ties to school safety and other important issues. We will speak with the council's coordinator and three of the young people on the council about what they have proposed and how those topics were selected.

    19 min

  4. 03/28/2024

    March 2024: Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple

    Show Notes: Having adequate insurance coverage is the first step to recovery after a disaster. On this episode, we will speak with new Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. Commissioner Temple will update us on a series of insurance reform bills being considered by the Louisiana Legislature this year. He will also provide information about steps to make sure your homes and businesses are properly protected from any emergency we potentially face.

    18 min

  5. 01/25/2024

    Louisiana Center for School Safety - Trevis Thompson, Director of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools

    Show Notes: School safety is a growing concern in Louisiana and across the nation. We will address some of the resources and plans being developed to keep our campuses safe. We will also have information for parents and educators on practical steps they can take before any potential on-campus emergency.

    22 min

  6. 11/20/2023

    A Look Back in Emergency Management - December 2023

    Show Notes: 2023 included unique challenges for emergency management. From a massive drought and wildfires to saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River, GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle will help examine response for those events and how it shapes planning for the new year.

    15 min

  7. 11/16/2023

    Hurricane Recap and Winter Outlook - November 2023

    Show Notes: We are in the home stretch for the 2023 hurricane season and fortunately, there have not been many threats for the northern gulf coast. In this episode, we will look back on the hurricane season to examine what factors influenced the season and take a look at the forecast for the winter months. Lauren Nash, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, with the National Weather Service New Orleans-Baton Rouge will join us with information on those topics.

    13 min

  8. 10/11/2023

    National Cybersecurity Awareness Month - October 2023

    Show Notes: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This nationwide, month-long campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and helps ensure everyone has the resources they need to be safer and secure online. Our guest on this episode is Matthew McKey, Cybersecurity Program Director for GOHSEP. We will share practical information on cybersecurity for you to use on a regular basis.

    15 min
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The GOHSEP Get a Game Plan Podcast highlights key issues in emergency management, we have timely interviews with subject matter experts at all levels of government along with practical information to help you become more resilient before the next disaster strikes.

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  • Creator
    Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The GOHSEP Get a Game Plan Podcast