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July 28, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES HEAT RELIEF RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS TO STAY COOL AMID EXCESSIVE HEAT

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is experiencing dangerously high temperatures early this week. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values—or “feels like” temperatures—of 110–115 degrees between Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29.

 

July 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES COOLING CENTERS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS TO STAY COOL AMID EXCESSIVE HEAT 

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is under an extreme heat warning until 7 p.m., Wednesday, July. 23. NWS has forecasted a daytime high heat index value, or “feels like” temperatures, of between 107 to 114 degrees from Wednesday, July. 23 – Thursday, July. 24.

July 22, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS TO HOST FREE HERRICANE WATCH SUMMER CAMP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH I-DIEM

The City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP), through NOLA Ready, is proud to host the HERricane WATCH Summer Camp from July 28 through August 1 for girls and young women ages 13 to 20. The program is offered free of charge and will be held in collaboration with the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM). 

 

February 22, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) I NOLA Ready Partners with KultureCity® to Provide Sensory Accessible and Inclusive- Accommodations for Mardi Gras 2025 

In a collaborative effort to make Mardi Gras 2025 more accessible and inclusive for individuals with sensory sensitivities, NOLA Ready has partnered with KultureCity® to provide a limited number of sensory bags (at no cost) at all First Aid Stations along the Mardi Gras parade routes.

January 16, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES PLANS TO ADDRESS ANTICIPATED INCLEMENT WEATHER

The City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) today announced that it is closely monitoring the anticipated inclement weather, expected to begin the evening of Monday, Jan. 20 and extend into Wednesday, Jan. 22. Freezing temperatures and precipitation is expected, potentially causing ice on roadways, particularly on bridges and elevated roadways. NOHSEP has begun its operational preparations by coordinating with public safety agencies and City departments in anticipation of an Emergency Operation Center activation on Monday evening, which will extend through this weather cycle. NOHSEP remains in close contact with our state partners, including the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), who is coordinating the application of brine and salt for roadways, if needed.

January 10, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

SBA to Open Recovery Centers to Aid Businesses Impacted by Bourbon Street Terrorist Attack

The City of New Orleans today announced that in the wake of the devastating mass casualty incident on New Years Day, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is stepping up to support the recovery of Orleans Parish and the surrounding parishes of Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany.

January 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Extends Freeze Plan Activation

The City of New Orleans today announced the extension of the activated Citywide Freeze Plan (CFP), which went into effect Monday, Jan. 6. It has been extended through overnight Friday, Jan. 10, in anticipation of additional cold weather. 

January 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Official Statement from the City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

The City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) today issued the following statement:

January 1, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Provides Public Safety Response Updates Regarding New Year’s Mass Casualty Incident

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a mass casualty incident, which took place in New Orleans on Bourbon and Canal Streets at approximately 3:15 a.m. today, as a terrorist attack. As a result of this incident, the Allstate Sugar Bowl has been rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 2, 3 p.m.

September 12, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Provides Updates on Hurricane Francine Impacts, Clean-Up and Recovery Information

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