When severe weather hits in the south, GOHSEP is ready to help. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is back from India promoting tourism in Louisiana. Sena Richardson has the story.
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GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Nearly 100 personnel have been deployed to Virginia and the Carolinas after Hurricane Helene left destruction in its wake, and another 77 are headed to Florida as Milton bears down on that state. Mike Steele with GOHSEP says states often turn to Louisiana to help out in the wake of severe weather.
Steele says other states have helped Louisiana when our state was impacted by hurricanes, so this is a chance for Louisiana to return the favor.
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Steele says GHOSEP should have the manpower to help states impacted by Hurricane Helene and, later this week, Hurricane Milton. But especially with parts of Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Francine, the state may need to dole out resources carefully.
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We’re now a little more than a day away from Hurricane Milton’s landfall, and forecasters say this will be catastrophic.
LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says millions of people live in Milton’s direct path, so those who need to evacuate should not wait any longer in doing so.
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Keim says job one is to move away from the coast and onto higher land.
As of late this morning, Milton has weakened to a strong Category Four storm, but Keim says the storm surge will still be akin to that of a Category Five storm. Landfall is forecast for late tomorrow night.
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The Public Affairs Research Council released the Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says this nonpartisan review is designed to inform voters about the nature of each amendment and the implications of their potential approval.
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The guide presents an educational overview, helping readers understand the legal and social changes each proposition might bring. This allows individuals to form their perspectives based on the content and consequences of the proposed amendments. Procopio emphasized that these amendments are somewhat hyperboring and not considered controversial…
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The guide aims to clarify the amendments’ language and context, Procopio says, ensuring that voters are better equipped to make informed decisions on election day.
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The Louisiana Office of Tourism concluded its first promotional mission to India on September 27, in Mumbai and New Delhi. Led by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. The mission aimed to boost Louisiana’s appeal to Indian travelers and media by showcasing its cultural experiences, cuisine, music, festivals, and outdoor adventures. Nungesser says after visiting Italy, Spain, and India, and enthusiastic about seeing the results from this tourism mission…
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This outreach is part of Louisiana’s strategy to tap into India’s growing travel market, which saw a 17-percent increase in visitors to the U.S. from January to July 2024. With support from a U.S. Department of Commerce grant, Louisiana is strengthening its presence in India through partnerships with U.S. Commercial Services and the U.S. Embassy.
Louisiana’s central location and the connectivity of the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans make it accessible to Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. In 2024, the state is celebrating the “Year of Music,” promoting its heritage as the birthplace of jazz, Cajun, and Zydeco music to attract more international visitors.