MISSION:

In time of emergency, the Iberville Parish Council Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) will:

• Initiate practical response programs for the protection of life and property
• Coordinate and direct all disaster services
• Direct restoration and recovery operations in the disaster area subject to governmental authority
• Take immediate action to direct, mobilize, coordinate and determine utilization of local resources
• Support political subdivision in disaster operations to save lives, protect property, relieve human suffering, sustain survivors, and repair essential facilities

The Parish President, under the authority of the Louisiana Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act of 1993, Section 721-736, and the various ordinances enacted by the Iberville Parish Council, has the responsibility for meeting the dangers of the parish.  This authority includes, but is not limited to the declaration of an emergency condition within the political jurisdiction, to insure the safety and well being of every citizen is being provided for.