Public Health Emergency & Environmental Health (PHEEH)

The Public Health Emergencies Team works to protect our community before, during, and after emergencies. Working alongside city departments, healthcare providers, and government partners, we ensure New Orleans is ready to respond to any public health crisis.

Staying Informed:

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency text alerts from the City by texting NOLAREADY to 77295. Residents can also follow @NOLAReady on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook or sign up for email and text message alerts online. Our alert system keeps you informed about everything from severe weather to public health emergencies.

Enhancing Your Safety with Smart911 Take your emergency preparedness further with Smart911, our comprehensive safety profile system. After registering for basic alerts, create your detailed profile to help emergency responders better assist you during a crisis.

Volunteer with Us

The New Orleans Medical Reserve Corps offers opportunities for both medical and non-medical volunteers to promote public health preparedness through outreach and to respond to public health emergencies alongside New Orleans Health Department staff and other City/State partners.

To learn how to volunteer visit our volunteer page

Public Health Emergencies

(504) 658-2598 (504) 658-2500 Email Public Health Emergencies
1300 Perdido St. New Orleans Suite 8E18 New Orleans, LA LA 70112

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March 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Expanding Measles Outbreak in the United States and Guidance for the Upcoming Travel Season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians, public health officials, and potential travelers about a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and offer guidance for prevention and monitoring. As of March 7, 2025, Texas and New Mexico have reported 208 confirmed cases associated with this outbreak (198 in Texas and 10 in New Mexico). As a part of this outbreak, two deaths have been reported: one in Texas and one in New Mexico. More cases are expected as this outbreak continues to expand.

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