The New Orleans Health Department continues to liaise with health care facilities during low water pressure and boil water advisories. Some local dialysis centers and health clinics are closed. Patients are encouraged to confirm appointments before traveling to dialysis centers or health clinics. 

Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu hosted Governor John Bel Edwards, Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni, as well as other regional parish officials to provide an update on the winter weather event impacting the region.

Updated reports of schools closures for Friday. 

The Sewerage & Water Board (S&WB) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for the entire East Bank of New Orleans due to a further drop in water pressure Thursday morning, Jan. 18. This is an expansion of the advisory issued Wednesday for areas east of the Industrial Canal, including Venetian Isles, Lake Catherine and Irish Bayou. Neither advisory applies to the West Bank. 

The Sewerage & Water Board issued a precautionary boil water advisory for New Orleans East only, excluding the Lower 9th Ward, due to a drop in water pressure. Don't consume tap water, be careful bathing, and take care cleaning. 

Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and officials provided an update on winter weather impacting New Orleans. Mayor Landrieu urges residents and visitors to stay warm and safe during winter weather moving into the New Orleans region. 

Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced City Hall closed today at 3 p.m. and will be closed all day on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 in anticipation of wintry weather impacting New Orleans. 

The National Weather Service forecasts cold temperatures in the New Orleans area beginning Friday, Jan. 12 through Thursday, Jan. 18. A mix of very light wintry precipitation is possible in the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 16, but no accumulation is anticipated. Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions during winter weather.

Due to impacts from freezing temperatures, the following closures have been reported:

CLOSED Friday, JAN. 5

• Bricolage Academy - CLOSED Fri., Jan. 5
• Renew Cultural Arts Academy -  CLOSED Fri., Jan. 5
• Kipp East Community Primary - CLOSED Fri., Jan. 5
• Foundation Preparatory Charter School - CLOSED Fri., Jan 5