August 23, 2023
Gov. John Bel Edwards Press Conferences
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News conference
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2023-08-23
Duration: 00:23:00
Subjects: Wildfires
Contributors:
- Tingle, Casey Speaker
- Cooper, Felicia Speaker
- Brasher, Epney Speaker
- Donmyer, Todd Speaker
- Davis, Lamar Speaker
- St. Romain, Greg Speaker
Description
This press conference from August 23, 2023, features state officials discussing the statewide burn ban due to the extreme heat and dry conditions in order to prevent more wildfires around the state. It includes comments by: Casey Tingle, director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP); Felicia Cooper, deputy assistant secretary with the State Fire Marshal’s Office; Epney Brasher, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry; Todd Donmeyer, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD); Colonel Lamar Davis, superintendent of the Louisiana State Police; and Colonel Greg St. Romain, Louisiana National Guard.