Louisiana faces significant risks this hurricane season, including potential catastrophic winds, storm surges, and flooding. Local and parish emergency managers, coordinated by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), will handle initial responses such as evacuations and power outages. FEMA's delayed involvement, coupled with its current staffing and leadership challenges, could lead to slower response times and delayed delivery of critical resources. Vulnerable communities, particularly in coastal areas, are at heightened risk of severe impacts.