LaSalle Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, in collaboration with the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute (SDMI) at LSU, invites residents throughout the entire LaSalle Parish planning area to attend a public meeting to learn about the LaSalle Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the planning process for the 2026 plan update.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 5 at 1 PM at the LaSalle Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, located in the LaSalle Parish Courthouse at 1050 Courthouse St. in Jena.

The purpose of the meeting is to inform residents about the Hazard Mitigation Plan update process and gather valuable community input on natural hazards affecting the parish. The Hazard Mitigation Plan outlines strategies to mitigate risks from natural disasters, aiming to safeguard lives, reduce property damage, and enhance community resilience. Residents are encouraged to participate in a brief web-based survey to share their perceptions and opinions regarding natural hazards in LaSalle Parish

The survey can be accessed via the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/LaSalleHMP2026

LaSalle Parish values community input in an effort to develop a robust Hazard Mitigation Plan that reflects the needs and concerns of our residents. Your participation is crucial in shaping our efforts to create a safer and more resilient LaSalle Parish.

For more information about the public meeting or the Hazard Mitigation Plan update process, please contact Dana Chapman by calling the LaSalle Parish OHSEP at (318) 992-0673.