Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued an emergency declaration as the City of New Orleans, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and Entergy New Orleans continue winter weather preparedness and encourage residents to take precautions for freezing temperatures early this week.

The City of New Orleans, Sewerage and Water Board, and Entergy New Orleans today are providing an update on winter weather preparedness and encourage residents to take precautions for freezing temperatures early next week. 

The New Orleans Health Department is coordinating with local homeless providers to ensure adequate sheltering capacity is available to residents in need of shelter. The citywide freeze plan will be in effect to provide temporary shelter for homeless residents overnight tonight and beginning Sunday night through Wednesday morning. Residents are encouraged to call the New Orleans Police Department non-emergency number if someone is in need of shelter.