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Tue
Oct 03
2023
2:28 PM
Lower Mississippi Saltwater Intrusion

NOLA Public Schools and Jefferson Parish Schools Unite in the Face of Potential Saltwater Intrusion Threat

In light of potential saltwater intrusion from the Mississippi River, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and Jefferson Parish Schools (JP Schools) have partnered to reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the safety and quality of the educational experience for scholars across our communities. Together, our school districts are taking proactive measures to address this issue with the utmost care and attention.

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Tue
Oct 03
2023
11:55 AM
Lower Mississippi Saltwater Intrusion

NOLA Business Update on Saltwater Intrusion

In partnership with the Office of Economic Development, NOLA Ready is hosting a webinar for businesses to discuss the saltwater intrusion.

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Fri
Sep 29
2023
1:20 PM
Lower Mississippi Saltwater Intrusion

Gov. Edwards Holds Meeting for Latest on the Lower Mississippi Saltwater Intrusion

Gov. John Bel Edwards convened a working group meeting with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as well as parish officials from Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines and St. Bernard to discuss the latest updates on the lower Mississippi River saltwater intrusion. As of today, the current timeline for the progression of the saltwater remains the same, and all state and local efforts remain focused on mitigating any further intrusion.

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Wed
Sep 27
2023
4:47 PM
Lower Mississippi Saltwater Intrusion

Gov. Edwards Announces Federal Approval of Emergency Declaration for Lower Mississippi River Saltwater Intrusion

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has approved his request for an Emergency Declaration due to the lower Mississippi River saltwater intrusion.

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Mon
Sep 25
2023
4:52 PM
Lower Mississippi Saltwater Intrusion

USACE underway with sill augmentation to delay upriver progression of saltwater

Construction anticipated to take 24 days and will delay saltwater progression by 10 to 15 days.

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Fri
Sep 22
2023
4:54 PM
Lower Mississippi Saltwater Intrusion

Mayor Cantrell, Sewerage And Water Board Of New Orleans Prepare For Potential Impacts From Saltwater In Mississippi River

Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) Executive Director Ghassan Korban today joined Governor John Bel Edwards, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) and officials from Jefferson, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes to discuss potential impacts to drinking water in the event of saltwater intrusion into the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico.

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Wed
Aug 23
2023
4:17 PM
Statewide Burn Ban
Wed
Aug 09
2023
11:32 AM
Summer 2023 Excessive Heat

City of New Orleans Issues Emergency Declaration for Excessive Heat

NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today signed an Emergency Declaration in anticipation of peak hurricane season and the ongoing, unprecedented extreme heat New Orleans is experiencing.

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Sun
Aug 06
2023
11:45 AM
Summer 2023 Excessive Heat

Excessive Heat Warnings Continue Through August

NEW ORLEANS — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning in the New Orleans area for Sunday, August 6 and Monday, August 7 from 10 A.M. until 7 P.M.  The weather forecast indicates that high humidity levels will result in heat index values – that is, temperatures that “feel like” – of 115 degrees or higher.

NWS indicates that 2023 has broken or approached multiple records for heat.  Dangerously hot temperatures likely to continue through the remainder of the week. 

 

 

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Sun
Aug 06
2023
11:39 AM
Summer 2023 Excessive Heat

City Opens Emergency Cooling Centers as Excessive Heat Warning Continues

In coordination with the New Orleans Health Department and New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the City of New Orleans is coordinating the use of four New Orleans Recreation Development facilities as “emergency cooling centers” that allow individuals to seek respite from the dangerously hot temperatures.

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