The following community partners who will be hosting food distributions (either free meals or pantries) this week.

NOTE: Please call 211 for additional information on food pantries or to find a Second Harvest food pantry close to you!

NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) announced the cancellation of all distance learning and in-person classes for Monday, November 2, due to ongoing power outages across New Orleans, loss of food due to lack of refrigeration, as well as unstable internet and phone service. This decision includes the cancellation of food services for families on Monday as well.

Today, the City of New Orleans provided an update on a phased-approach for cleanup and recovery efforts following Hurricane Zeta, which includes garbage and recycling collection; roadway, park and playground cleanup; as well as emergency debris removal. Public safety is our priority; residents are reminded to use extreme caution around debris and to report downed trees or limbs in the public right-of-way to 311.

The following locations are open and offering Contactless Materials Pick-Up & Drop-Off service, Saturday, October 31:

• Algiers Regional Library
• Alvar Library
• Central City Library
• Chidren’s Resource Center Library
• Keller Library
• Main Library
• Mid-City Library
• Smith Library

All other locations are closed due to power outage.

Community power stations are open to the public still without power from Hurricane Zeta. Community power stations are places to charge your devices and/or access wi-fi while the power’s out. In the spirit of mutual aid, the stations are hosted on a volunteer basis by neighbors, organizations, and businesses across the greater New Orleans area.

Below is a list of pharmacies in Orleans Parish and their current status. This will be updated as new information becomes available. 

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority continues to restore transit service in the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta. Additional transit services may come online as power is restored and roadways are cleared.

Please note that evening transit service may be suspended early on transit lines if power to traffic signals and lights are not restored. Commuters and riders are encouraged to call the Rideline at 504-248-3900 for up-to-date information and point-to-point travel assistance or download RTA GoMobile from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

The City of New Orleans, in partnership with the New Orleans City Council, will distribute temporary 20 foot by 20 foot tarps for residents and businesses that experienced roof damage due to Hurricane Zeta.

The following locations are open and offering Contactless Materials Pick-Up & Drop-Off service, Friday, October 30:

• Algiers Regional Library
• Central City Library
• Chidren’s Resource Center Library
• Keller Library
• Main Library
• Mid-City Library
• Smith Library

All other locations are closed due to power outage.

The City of New Orleans today provided an update on the impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta, which made landfall yesterday evening in Orleans Parish and the Southeastern Louisiana area. City, State and Federal agencies began damage assessments yesterday evening and are continuing to do so throughout this week. Below is a list of agency updates with relevant safety and recovery information.