Citywide Curfew Beginning Saturday at 7pm

In anticipation of Tropical Storm Nate, the City of New Orleans will be under a curfew beginning Saturday, Oct. 7,  at 7 p.m. until Sunday morning once the severe weather has passed. The public is asked to shelter in place throughout the duration of the tropical weather. Individuals traveling to and from work or essential safety personnel will be allowed to travel on the streets as long as it is safe to do so. The public is advised that beyond a certain point weather conditions will make it impossible for first responders to answer emergency calls. Additionally, public transportation will be suspended once winds exceed 35mph.