Eric Romero

Nothing says "I Love You" like a well-stocked emergency kit. On this #ValentinesDay, show loved ones you care by helping them prepare for the the next disaster.

Hackers often imitate trusted companies, like Amazon and other online retailers, to gain your trust, access your information, and compromise your devices. Don’t be caught by a phishing attempt! Check out our graphic for some #TechTuesday safety tips #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

October is National #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth – let’s celebrate together! Email isoutreach@brla.gov to schedule a presentation on the importance of cybersecurity, our cybersecurity efforts, and tips and tricks that can help you protect your data and devices. #TechTuesday

Hackers and bad actors often use natural disasters as an opportunity to prey on families and communities focused on disaster recovery. Check out our graphics and learn how to stay #cybersecure while you recover from the impacts of #HurricaneFrancine. #TechTuesday

Mark your calendars and prepare to join us at SQL Saturday on July 27. The annual event will bring together IT professionals from throughout the region for a day of training on systems like SQL Server, .NET, and Power BI. We hope to see you there! #TechTuesday

DID YOU KNOW: The City-Parish’s Emergency Information Map offers guidance on emergency resources like sand and sandbag locations, shelter locations, and points of distribution during severe weather events. View it here: gis.brla.gov/emergencymap

As you prepare for hurricane season, it’s important to keep cybersecurity top of mind. Avoiding common scams can help protect your finances and personal information while you navigate storm prep, response, and recovery. Check out our graphic for more info! #TechTuesday

We’re looking for candidates to serve as assistant director in the Department of Information Services. The ideal candidate understands enterprise-wide information systems, information technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Learn more: brla.gov/joinis

The City-Parish’s annual operating budgets are available through the Open Budget BR portal. This portal is designed to help residents easily navigate our budget, explore department-level spending, and understand expenses in real-time. Access it here: budget.brla.gov

Did you know you can view real-time Baton Rouge transportation data? Check out our Transportation Experience tool to learn more about transportation near you: arcg.is/1fn0uK0. #TechTuesday

We want to thank everyone who joined us last week for our GIS Day event! Our team had a great time discussing our work, GIS technology, and how GIS can be used to strengthen our community. Missed the celebration? Find the recap here: gisday.brla.gov See you next year!

The 56 winning cities in this year’s awards from the Center for Digital Government focused their efforts on technology projects that impacts residents communitywide. govtech.com/digitalcities2…

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) use location-based data for mapping, analysis, decision-making, and exploring trends. Interested in learning how to use GIS for your business, organization, or personal use? Join us for #GISDay on 11/15. Learn more: gisday.brla.gov.

DID YOU KNOW: From 2021-2023, the U.S. has spent over $2 billion to strengthen our cyber defenses. We want to encourage you to strengthen your defenses. Keeping your software up to date is a free, easy way to protect your data and devices! Learn more: brla.gov/cybersecurity

Multifactor authentication requires multiple authentication methods to verify a user's identity for a login or other transaction. Enabling MFA can help protect your data from hackers and bad actors. Learn more about MFA in our graphic or at brla.gov/cybersecurity! #TechTuesday

Check out our Citizen Data Academy module to learn how to navigate the City-Parish’s Drainage and Stormwater app. This useful tool can help you learn about watersheds and flood hazards. Watch it here: brla.gov/dataacademy

Ever felt lost in a sea of data? Our “How to Filter, Sort, and Export Data” module on Open Data BR provides a guide designed to help users master the skills they need to use our open data platforms effectively. Watch the tutorial at brla.gov/dataacademy. #TechTuesday

Come join our team and help create a more efficient and innovative government by leading our award winning #opendata and #gis programs. More info: brla.gov/datamanager

Want to learn more about public services in your neighborhood? Our updated My Government Services tool allows users to locate public facilities, learn about services provided by the City-Parish, find their elected officials, and more. 🔗: brla.gov/mgs #TechTuesday

Online shopping can make transactions quick and easy for consumers, businesses, and cybercriminals, too! For today’s #TechTuesday, we encourage you to check out our tips on how to keep your financial information safe and protected. Learn more at brla.gov/cybersecurity.