The Terrebonne Parish Economic Development Authority (TEDA) and the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government will host a free meeting relating to emergency preparedness for businesses at 6:30 on July 25 at the Houma Civic Center.

Information provided will include the information on how to prepare your business for an emergency, the Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center (LA BEOC) and TEDA's Re-Entry Program. In addition, a questions and answers session will address any other businesses' concerns.

Since 1960, the population in Terrebonne Parish has increased by 78 percent. The preparations necessary for a hurricane or other emergency are considerably more complex due to this fact alone. The seminar is a public service offered by TEDA and TPCG to assist the business community in preparing for such an event.

Please contact TEDA at 985-873-6890 or the Terrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for more information.