Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued a Stay Home Mandate, a guidance document from the City Health Department that takes its legal force from the proclamation issued on Monday of this week. “We are hereby mandating that residents stay home whenever possible, going out only for critical needs. We are telling our people and our businesses […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today reiterates that compliance with Mayoral emergency orders is mandatory. We must prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Orleans Parish, and it is vital that residents and visitors be vigilant in avoiding gatherings and practicing social distancing. All residents and visitors should take personal responsibility to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and remain in […]
Due to precautions related to the COVID-19 response, Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Karen St. Germain has announced that all OMV locations across the state will be closed effective Friday, March 20, 2020. During the closure, online OMV services will remain available to the public. Citizens may also take advantage of available Public Tag […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement, encouraging residents to observe the rules of the road to prevent crashes and injuries: “We cannot stress enough the need for safety on our streets during this critical time. Adhering to all of the rules of the road is not only about obeying the law; it’s about […]
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser announced Monday that all nine state museum facilities across Louisiana will temporarily close to aid in the prevention of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Additionally, only the restroom facilities will remain open at welcome centers across the state, except in New Orleans and at the State Capitol where […]
The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has activated over 94 Soldiers and Airmen so far, not to include full-time Guardsmen, to assist with the COVID-19 response, March 17. The number of Guardsmen activated and equipment utilized is anticipated to increase until the situation is stabilized. The Louisiana National Guard has […]
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 […]
The City of New Orleans agencies and partners yesterday began responding to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Barry as it passed by New Orleans on Saturday. The City remained under a Flash Flood Watch until 7 p.m. Sunday. “We absolutely made it through the storm. Beyond lucky, we were spared. We understand that our brothers […]
Shortly after 5:00 pm on July 13, 2019, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on LA 45 near Dolores Dr. in Jefferson Parish. The crash claimed the life of 19-year-old Ryan Moliere Jr. of Pointe à la Hache. The initial investigation revealed that 24-year-old Jarell Sino of Braithwaite was southbound on LA […]
Today, Jefferson Parish public works crews continued to prepare the parish for 4 to 6 inches of rain by cleaning an additional 3,850 catch basins bringing the total number of basins cleaned this year to 31,850. The potential for heavy rain fall still exists and residents should continue to be weather aware. Grand Isle, Lafitte, […]
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