Parish President Guy McInnis, OEP Director John Rahaim and Parish Officials have been in constant contact with state and federal agencies since early Tuesday morning. Parish Government road crews will continue to be in the streets throughout the event. Based on the information provided by the National Weather Service and the USACE, as of now, […]
Yesterday, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency for all of Louisiana in preparation for the impact of the low-pressure system, Tropical Storm Barry, in the Gulf of Mexico. The system will likely produce storm surge, hurricane-force winds and up to 15 inches of rain across the state. “This is going to be […]
The City of New Orleans continues to prepare for impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Two, which is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm by later today. This system has the potential to impact parts of southeastern Louisiana. “Heed every single warning that comes from the City of New Orleans. Be prepared for the impacts. […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell yesterday issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency due to Tropical Invest 92L. Read the proclamation by clicking on this link. “Because of intense thunderstorms, and the further potential for tropical or hurricane force winds and further thunderstorms, New Orleans may experience more widespread localized severe flooding and gale force winds […]
All Jefferson Parish Departments will close today July 11 at 12:00pm and will remain closed Friday July 12, 2019 due to possible severe tropical weather reported by the National Weather Service. Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Management, Drainage Pump Stations staff and Public Works crews are available for the duration of this anticipated weather. Citizens are […]
Today, the City of New Orleans released the following information following heavy rains and thunderstorms that moved through the metro area Wednesday morning. Some parts of the city got more than eight inches of rain within three hours. Additionally, Flash Flood, Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued. Residents are asked to stay off of […]
Jefferson Parish officials are working with DOTD to close River Road from Kline Street in Westwego to Robertson in Marrero. Additional reports of street flooding have occurred in the following areas: · 600-Blk 1st Ave – Marrero · Barataria Blvd/Randolph Street · Orange Blossom Ln/Pygmalion Drive · 500- Block Westwood · S Jamie Blvd/Dialita Dr. […]
The tour entitled “The Trail to Recovery” featured Parish President Guy McInnis and Superintendent Doris Voitier speaking at the Maumus Center on Hurricane Katrina and its impact. The tour proceeded next to Docville Farm where the Meraux Foundation generously hosted a session on the Parish’s new bikeway and pedestrian plan. Along the way, tour participants […]
Mayor Cantrell today kicked off the Blue & Green Corridors Project in Gentilly. The goal of the Blue & Green Corridors Project is to help manage stormwater and reduce flooding by creating a network of canals and natural drainage features. The Mayor also invited residents to participate in the design and implementation of the project […]
A broad area of low pressure is located over the central Gulf of Mexico. Although the shower activity is still disorganized, upper-level winds are forecast to become more conducive for development, and it is likely that a tropical depression will form Thursday or Thursday night, before the system reaches the western Gulf coast. An Air […]
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