Governor John Bel Edwards has declared this week to be "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in Louisiana. The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), the National Weather Service (NWS) and other partners encourage the public to get a game plan to protect themselves, their families and their homes in the event of severe weather.

For a full copy of GOHSEP's press release, which includes resources to help you prepare for severe weather, click here.