The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for keeping St. Bernard Parish families informed by providing up-to-date information on homeland security and emergency operations as they are applicable to federal, state and local emergencies or activities.  From weather and travel advisories to how you and your family can prepare in the unlikely event of an emergency; please stay tuned to this website for regularly updated information. 

Department Information:
8201 W. Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 278-4268
(504) 271-7343 Fax

David B. Dysart
  Director of Homeland Security  
Director of Recovery
(504) 278-1597
(504) 442-9758 Cell
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John Rahaim
Assistant Director of
Homeland Security
Director of Emergency Preparedness
(504) 278-4267 
(504) 442-1040 Cell
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Joanna Ragas
Executive Assistant to the
Director of Recovery
(504) 278-1593 
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Lorrie Allen
Executive Administrator/
Office Manager
(504) 278-4268
(504) 442-3121 Cell
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Dawn Penney
Critical Transportation
Needs Specialist
(504) 278-4322
(504) 442-3120 Cell
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