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LDH confirms ninth winter storm-related death
The DeSoto Parish coroner has confirmed the death of a 74-year-old male who died from hypothermia at his residence following an extended power outage.
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LDH confirms additional winter storm-related death, updates classification for previously reported death
LDH is confirming an additional winter storm-related death and providing an update to a previously reported death.
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LDH confirms five additional winter storm-related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming five additional winter storm-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in Louisiana to eight.
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LDH confirms third winter storm-related death
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming a third winter storm-related death. An 86-year-old man in DeSoto Parish died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
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LDH confirms two winter storm-related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming two winter storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish. Two men died due to hypothermia, and their ages are unknown.
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As summer heats up, LDH helps residents prevent heat-related illness
Residents, workers, and employers need to know the symptoms of heat illness and treatments to prevent heat stroke or death.
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LDH issues post-hurricane safety guidance to prevent injuries, deaths
Heat-related illness and carbon monoxide poisoning have been the leading causes of post-storm deaths since 2020.
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New Version of GOHSEP’s Get A Game Plan App now Available
BATON ROUGE (September 3, 2024) – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has updated the features on the Get A Game Plan App offering people in Louisiana a new resource for developing and finalizing their emergency plans. The Get A Game Plan mobile app is designed to prepare Louisiana residents for emergency events with preparedness tools, guides and push notifications.
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Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Extreme Heat
"This summer, the National Weather Service has issued a record number of excessive heat warnings for Louisiana," said Gov. Edwards. "The Louisiana Department of Health reports that the state has already exceeded the average number of annual heat-related emergency room visits. Additionally, drought conditions and a significant drop in the Mississippi River's water level have added stress on water supplies and agriculture.
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RFP: Staff Augmentation ESF8 Portal Support for LDH
The purpose of this RFP solicitation is to seek a contractor to assist in maintaining the ESF8 Portal and the At-Risk Registry, which must be functioning and available for use by critical healthcare facilities. The contract also includes training of users and ongoing support.
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Gov. Edwards Urges Louisianans to Prepare for Arctic Outbreak
“I urge every Louisianan to prepare for the approaching Arctic outbreak and be ready to protect the four P’s – people, pets, plants, and pipes,” Gov. Edwards said. “Be sure to cover or insulate all exposed pipes and prepare for the possibility of cutting off your main water supply if you have a problem.
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LDH confirms one storm-related death in St. Charles Parish
This brings the confirmed Louisiana storm-related death toll to 3 at this time