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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. 

September 12, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Additional Post-Hurricane Francine Resources Available

The City of New Orleans today announced additional post-Hurricane Francine resources available to the public today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

September 11, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS PROVIDES UPDATES ON HURRICANE FRANCINE PREPARATIONS

The City of New Orleans continues to update residents on Hurricane Francine emergency preparations. Hurricane Francine is expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast today as a Category 1 hurricane.  

September 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Preparations Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by members of the New Orleans City Council, New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) Director Collin Arnold, other emergency preparedness agencies and tourism industry leaders to update residents on the developments and preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Francine.  

September 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Preparations Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by members of the New Orleans City Council, New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) Director Collin Arnold, other emergency preparedness agencies and tourism industry leaders to update residents on the developments and preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Francine.  

August 16, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Emergency Cooling Centers Available for Residents to Stay Cool Amid Excessive Heat

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area will likely experience dangerously high temperatures this weekend. NWS has forecasted potential heat advisories due to a combination of heat and humidity that could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, of 108 to 111 degrees from Saturday, Aug. 17 to Sunday, Aug. 18.  

August 12, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Emergency Cooling Centers 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 this week. NWS has issued a heat advisory, and additional heat-related advisories and warnings are likely. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, of 108 to 112 degrees from Monday, Aug. 12 to Friday, Aug. 16.