Mayor LaToya Cantrell today announced that, response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of New Orleans is waiving fines, fees, interest and penalties on sales tax payments due to the City for 60 days. In addition, the City will extend the renewal period for ABOs up to 30 days without penalty. “The impacts of COVID-19 […]
Louisiana Law Enforcement has issued the following statement on COVID-19 emergency proclamation restrictions. Louisiana State Law (RS 29:724) gives the Governor authority to set restrictions on gatherings and businesses in the interest of public safety and to prevent spread of COVID-19. These proclamations and declarations have the power of law. As such, local, parish, and […]
We know now more than ever, it is critically important to fulfill our duty in delivering essential services to our community. As of Monday, March 16, 2020 the following Jefferson Parish services are operating. Please keep in mind that this list can change quickly. We will continue to advise if changes are made: Public Works […]
Yesterday, Gov. John Bel Edwards took additional significant measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, further limiting the size of gatherings to fewer than 50 people, closing casinos, bars and movie theaters and limiting restaurants to delivery, take out and drive-through orders only. These changes are effective statewide at midnight. Operations may be […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today took further steps to protect residents and respond even more aggressively to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Our rules in New Orleans will in some cases be going further than what the state has announced. We are facing the most widespread impacts from this crisis here in Orleans, and our response must be […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued the following statement yesterday (March 16, 2020), calling on telecommunications companies to ensure free Internet and public Wi-Fi to area K-12 students who do not currently have access: “While we are practicing social distancing, digital connectivity has become ever more important. Today, I am calling on our telecommunications partners at AT&T, CenturyLink, […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell took further steps to protect residents and respond even more aggressively to the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Cantrell filed a proclamation with the Civil District Court that called for several actions, effective tomorrow, including: Closure of all bars, nightclubs and casinos Restaurants will be required to end dine-in service and provide take-out and […]
As the City of New Orleans continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City assures residents that our city’s tap water is safe to drink and well-protected against viral contamination. Protecting the health and safety of our city remains the top priority of the New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) and the Sewerage and Water Board […]
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