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Louisiana Disaster Food StampsPre-Apply Online now for Disaster Food Stamps All low- to moderate-income Louisianians may be eligible for Disaster Food Stamp benefits in the event of a natural disaster and should pre-apply now for benefits online or by phone. Current Food Stamp recipients do not need to pre-apply and would receive disaster benefits automatically.

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June 2, 2009 Get a Game Plan website gets new look and GOHSEP uses social networking tool Baton Rouge, LA -The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness  has updated its Get a Game Plan website, www.getagameplan.org. GOHSEP Director Mark Cooper says the overhauled website is now more user-friendly and more comprehensive regarding its content.

May 29, 2009
Gov. Jindal Joins New Orleans Saints To Kick Off 2009 “Get A Game Plan” Hurricane Preparedness Campaign Baton Rouge, LA -Governor Bobby Jindal joined members of the New Orleans Saints to kick off the state’s 2009 “Get A Game Plan” hurricane preparedness.

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