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 City of New Orleans will activate the Citywide Freeze Plan in anticipation of cold weather overnight Saturday, Jan. 19, and overnight Sunday, Jan. 20. The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures, factoring in wind chill, will drop below the threshold of 35 degrees Fahrenheit for more than four hours both nights, triggering the activation […]
The NFC Championship game will take place in New Orleans this Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, beginning at 2:05 p.m. in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic is anticipated in the Central Business District and the French Quarter. The City of New Orleans encourages residents and visitors to plan ahead for large crowds and […]
Today, the City of New Orleans will activate the Citywide Freeze Plan in anticipation of cold weather. The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures, factoring in wind chill, will drop below the threshold of 35 degrees Fahrenheit for more than four hours overnight Wednesday, Nov. 14, triggering the activation of the freeze plan. The coldest […]
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 […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today expressed gratitude to City public safety agencies and first responders, as well as external partners, for their coordination and preparation during Tropical Storm Gordon. “This past week proved that our City is prepared for potentially dangerous weather events. It takes a team of committed, focused and dedicated people to be ready […]
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