Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

What Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness does

Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is a cabinet-level state agency of Louisiana, originally established in 1950 as the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness and restructured under the Governor's Office in March 2006 to consolidate homeland security and emergency management functions. It operates under Louisiana Revised Statute Title 29:721-739 (the Louisiana Disaster Act), with the Director serving as the state's Homeland Security Advisor and the Governor's Authorized Representative to FEMA. The agency coordinates preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities statewide across all 64 Louisiana parishes organized into 9 planning regions, led by Brigadier General Jason P. Mahfouz since March 20, 2025.

The agency's operational core is the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), a command-and-control center in Baton Rouge that functions as the state's Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC) during emergencies. Supporting infrastructure includes the Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN) — described as the nation's largest statewide radio system with a $42 million communications budget — Louisiana FirstNet (a dedicated public safety broadband network), the Cyber Threat Analysis Center (CTAC) with SOAR-integrated Security Operations Center capabilities and an Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) using STIX and TAXII feeds, and the Intelligence Coordination Center (ICC) for cross-jurisdictional intelligence sharing. Public-facing products include the Get A Game Plan mobile app, podcast, and Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide, as well as the See Send App for citizen suspicious-activity reporting. Specialized programs include the Louisiana All Hazards Incident Management Team (LA AHIMT) and a Radiological Program covering nuclear facilities and WIPP shipments.

As a government entity, GOHSEP is funded by State of Louisiana appropriations and federal grants. It serves as the State Administrative Agency for FEMA Preparedness Grants (EMPG, HSGP, SLCGP, NSGP, EOCGP) and administers post-disaster mitigation and recovery grants (HMGP, FMA, BRIC, Public Assistance). Services are provided at no direct cost; customers include Louisiana state agencies, all 64 parish OHSEP offices, first responders across law enforcement/fire/EMS, the 16 critical infrastructure sectors, and Louisiana residents. The agency operates with 51-100 employees across Preparedness, Response, and Recovery divisions.

Name

Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Legal name

Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Website

https://gohsep.la.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Louisiana's cabinet-level state agency for emergency management and homeland security, operating the State Emergency Operations Center, statewide LWIN radio network, Cyber Threat Analysis Center, and federal grant programs. Serves all 64 parishes, state agencies, first responders, and residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Management Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Disaster Response Coordination & Incident Command (EOC/ICS) (HLAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Emergency management services
• Homeland security coordination
• Disaster response planning
• Cyber threat monitoring
• State emergency operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GOHSEP coordinates statewide emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations for Louisiana through the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), regional coordinators in 9 planning regions covering all 64 parishes, and interoperable communications systems including LWIN. The agency administers federal preparedness and recovery grants (EMPG, HSGP, SLCGP, NSGP, EOCGP, HMGP, FMA, BRIC, Public Assistance) and operates cybersecurity threat monitoring, radiological preparedness, and citizen preparedness programs including the Get A Game Plan mobile app.

Product overview

GOHSEP operates as a unified platform for emergency management in Louisiana, comprising the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) as its core command and control hub, supported by specialized divisions for Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The agency offers the Get A Game Plan suite including a mobile app, podcast, and emergency preparedness guide. Key operational products include the Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN) for interoperable communications, Louisiana FirstNet for broadband data, the Cyber Threat Analysis Center (CTAC) for cybersecurity monitoring, and the Intelligence Coordination Center (ICC) for threat analysis. GOHSEP administers multiple federal grant programs including Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), Hazard Mitigation programs (HMGP, FMA, BRIC), and Public Assistance grants. Additional offerings include the Louisiana All Hazards Incident Management Team (LA AHIMT) program and the Radiological Program for nuclear emergency preparedness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Get A Game Plan: Official emergency preparedness mobile app provided by GOHSEP, allowing Louisiana residents to access emergency information, prepare customized emergency plans, review the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide, and get notifications about evacuations.

Products and services

• State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) A state-of-the-art command and control center located in Baton Rouge that coordinates disaster planning, response, and mitigation. The SEOC manages the state's response during emergencies and disasters, serving as the central operations hub for all government levels and as the state Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC).
• Get A Game Plan Mobile App Official emergency preparedness mobile application for Louisiana residents, available on Apple App Store and Google Play. Provides real-time emergency notifications from GOHSEP, customized emergency plans, the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide, evacuation information, and the ability to notify family and friends of safety status.
• Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN) The nation's largest statewide radio system providing daily voice communications to first responders and key decision makers from local, state, federal, and other entities. Managed with a $42 million budget for communications infrastructure.
• Louisiana FirstNet Statewide dedicated public safety broadband network enabling improved communication, data sharing, and application access for public safety professionals across jurisdictions. Louisiana FirstNet operates under SIEC general direction.
• Cyber Threat Analysis Center (CTAC) Advanced active threat monitoring and information sharing center hosted by GOHSEP that conducts cyber threat intelligence collection, analysis, and distribution through a 24/7 monitored environment. Captures event logs and sends data to SOAR for automated response commands, and establishes an Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) using STIX and TAXII feeds.
• Intelligence Coordination Center (ICC) Intelligence center promoting information and intelligence sharing among federal, state, local, tribal and private partners. Provides Protective Intelligence during emergencies or special events in support of the Unified Command Group (UCG) and Emergency Support Function Leads.
• Louisiana All Hazards Incident Management Team (LA AHIMT) Program establishing standardized incident management teams using National Incident Management System (NIMS) qualifications and position task books for emergency response capabilities across Louisiana.
• Radiological Program Program protecting the health and safety of Louisiana citizens from hazards associated with radioactive materials, with focus on nuclear power plants, WIPP shipments, and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station.
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Federal grant program administered by GOHSEP providing resources to state, local, and tribal agencies to build core capabilities across all mission areas for all-hazards operations.
• Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Risk-based federal funding program comprising State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) for terrorism prevention and response, administered by GOHSEP.
• State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Federal grant program administered by GOHSEP addressing systemic cybersecurity risks and threats to government-owned information systems.
• Public Assistance Grant Program Supplemental federal assistance program administered by GOHSEP to return disaster-impacted areas to pre-disaster conditions through debris removal and infrastructure restoration.
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post-disaster mitigation grant administered by GOHSEP, authorized under Section 404 of the Stafford Act for reducing long-term risk to life and property.
• Office of Cyber Readiness (OCR) Hosted by the Louisiana Military Department and operating in coordination with GOHSEP, the OCR provides voluntary cyber readiness assessments including vulnerability assessments, recommendations for improvements, and verification of improved security posture for state and local entities.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): California's cabinet-level emergency services agency, providing direct comparable scope: statewide emergency coordination, homeland security, grants administration, and inter-agency command operations.
• New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: New York's combined homeland security and emergency services agency, providing direct peer comparison as another state-level entity integrating homeland security and emergency management under one umbrella.
• Texas Division of Emergency Management: Texas's state-level emergency management agency, operating under the Texas A&M University System, coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across 254 counties — the closest large-scale peer to GOHSEP in structure and mission.
• Florida Division of Emergency Management: Florida's state emergency management agency, comparable to GOHSEP in hurricane-exposed Gulf Coast mission, statewide coordination across 67 counties, and FEMA grant administration responsibilities.
• Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: Georgia's combined emergency management and homeland security agency — comparable in mission scope that integrates both emergency preparedness and homeland security functions under a single state office.

Regional players

• Mississippi Emergency Management Agency: Neighbor state's emergency management agency in FEMA Region 6 with similar hurricane and flood exposure; directly comparable in scale and mission despite different jurisdictional size.
• North Carolina Emergency Management: State emergency management agency under NC Department of Public Safety, comparable in coordinating statewide preparedness, response, recovery, and FEMA grant administration.
• Alabama Emergency Management Agency: Gulf Coast neighbor state agency with comparable hurricane preparedness, EOC operations, and FEMA grant pass-through responsibilities.
• South Carolina Emergency Management Division: Coastal southeastern state agency with similar hurricane exposure, EOC operations, and FEMA Region 4 grant pass-through structure.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): The federal agency that funds and oversees state-level entities like GOHSEP via grant programs (EMPG, HSGP, SLCGP, HMGP); GOHSEP operates as State Administrative Agency for several FEMA programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GOHSEP
• Facebookfacebook.com/gohsep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gohsep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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