New Orleans Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
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The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) was formed in 2008 following the merger of the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Office of Homeland Security. It serves as the “umbrella” public safety agency for the City of New Orleans, coordinating with agencies such as the New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans Fire Department and New Orleans Emergency Medical Services.
NOHSEP is responsible for developing and implementing the city’s emergency management framework, regularly conducting training exercises to ensure preparedness. It manages the City Emergency Operations Center (CEOC), where city, regional, and state stakeholders coordinate responses to emergencies and disasters affecting the city and surrounding areas. The office is structured into two divisions: Response & Interoperability and Planning & Preparedness.[1]
The agency oversees the NOLA Ready preparedness program, which includes the NOLA Ready Emergency Alert System, which is New Orleans’ emergency preparedness program. It keeps residents informed through alerts, social media, public events, and multilingual resources while partnering with nonprofit disaster response groups. The program also runs the NOLA Ready Volunteer Corps, supporting emergency efforts and promoting community resilience year-round.[2]
