Out of an abundance of caution, the RTA is extending the Canal Street - Algiers Point Ferry Service suspension due to Tropical Storm Ida until the storm passes

The City of New Orleans is monitoring Tropical Storm Ida, which has formed in the Caribbean and is currently forecast to bring potentially significant impacts to the New Orleans area Sunday as a Category 2 (or stronger) Hurricane. 

Currently, 96 of 99 drainage pumps are available for service. The pumps that are down are located at DPS 14 in New Orleans East, DPS 6 in Lakeview near Metairie Road and DPS 12 in Lakeview near Lake Marina Drive.

The City of New Orleans is monitoring Tropical Depression Nine, which has formed in the Caribbean and is currently forecast to enter the Gulf of Mexico and gain hurricane strength by Saturday. New Orleans is in the current forecast cone, with local impacts, some potentially severe, possible beginning Sunday. While there is still some uncertainty about this storm, we're asking all residents to pay attention to this system and make preparations.

The City of New Orleans is calling for a voluntary evacuation of areas outside the levee system, including Irish Bayou, Venetian Isles, and Lake Catherine, beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Storm surge between 4 and 6 feet is forecast in this area due to Hurricane Zeta.

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