Hurricane Season Prep with GOHSEP’s Mike Steele: Supplies, Insurance, Power, and Generator Safety
In this episode of What’s What BR, we talk with returning guest Mike Steele from Louisiana’s GOHSEP about preparing ahead of hurricane season through training, coordination with local and federal partners, and a statewide conference in May. They note last year’s hurricane season was active overall even though Louisiana was largely spared, and stress year-round readiness for tornadoes, flooding, and winter weather. The conversation covers practical steps like rotating water and batteries, planning for multi-day power outages with chargers or UPS backups for home internet, and tailoring family and business plans (including fuel, medications, and dependent family members). They emphasize checking homeowners and flood insurance early, not counting on FEMA assistance, and reporting damage to local officials after events. The episode closes with key generator safety reminders.
00:00 Welcome Back Mike Steel
00:46 Hurricane Season Prep
03:03 Refresh Your Supplies
04:09 Power Outage Planning
07:00 Family Plans And Fuel
08:39 Blue Sky Planning
09:40 Build Supplies Gradually
12:44 Insurance And Flood Risk
15:04 FEMA Reality Check
16:32 Local Reporting And Aid
21:37 Generator Safety Basics
23:37 Wrap Up And Resources
