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STATE OFFICE CLOSURE - INCLEMENT WEATHER
Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras is announcing that all state offices in Cameron Parish will be closed Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and Thursday, June 18, 2026, due to the impending tropical storm.
All agency heads are responsible for determining those essential personnel who should remain on duty, report for duty, or those who should report to alternate work sites as necessary. Officials continue to monitor conditions throughout the state, and this announcement may be updated.
This office closure applies to all nonessential employees, including those authorized to work from home.
ESF-8 integrates the capabilities of governmental and select private sector entities into a cohesive organizational framework to ensure a coordinated response to public health and medical emergencies. This structure is designed to provide the resources, coordination, and support necessary to:
Save lives
Protect property and the environment
Assess public health/medical needs
Restore essential services and critical infrastructure
Assist communities and individuals in returning to normal operations following major incidents
Operate medical needs shelters
Coordinate patient movement
Manage surge ambulances
Coordinate mass fatality responses
Conduct mosquito abatement
Key Responsibilities
Managing the ESF-8 Disaster Network, comprising nine healthcare coalitions, hospital CEOs and CMOs, and state agency partners.
Coordinating and executing surge contracts for shelter operations, ambulance services, and supplemental staffing during emergencies.
Directing operations at state-level Emergency Operations Centers, including:
EMS Tactical Operations Center (TOC)
LDH Emergency Operations Center
Hospital Regional Coordination Network
Overseeing all patient movement and tracking activities throughout all phases of a disaster.
Coordinating emergency health response during natural or manmade disasters.
Supporting hospitals, long-term care, and public health facilities statewide.
Strengthening regional readiness through training and drills.
Issuing official guidance during health emergencies.
Maintaining and updating Louisiana’s public health emergency plans.
Through comprehensive planning, coordination, and real-time response capabilities, the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness and Response Network ensures the state is equipped to effectively respond to public health and medical emergencies of any scale.
The ESF-8 Portal, a secure, web-enabled platform that supports preparedness, response, and recovery activities. The portal facilitates real-time data collection and information sharing among over 5,000 licensed medical facilities statewide.
ESF-8 Portal Training Schedule*
*This schedule is tentative. If you are interested in participating in trainings, please reach out to [email protected].
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