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June 28, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OPENS EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS AS EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING CONTINUES

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area could experience dangerously high temperatures over the weekend and into next week. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures of 108 to 112 degrees over the next several days.

June 26, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

REMINDER: City of New Orleans Announces Upcoming Public Safety Summit, Encourages Public to Register

The City of New Orleans today reminds residents that the Mayor's Office will host “Public Safety Summit: Building Connections for a Safer New Orleans” on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University Medical Center, located at 2000 Canal St. The summit is free and open to the public and will bring together public safety professionals and community members from a broad spectrum of disciplines to work together to address violence reduction in New Orleans. 

June 25, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Excessive Heat Warning Issued for New Orleans, City to Open Cooling Centers

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Tuesday, June 25. The weather forecast indicates that high humidity levels will result in heat index values – representing “feels like” degrees in New Orleans. Dangerously hot temperatures are expected to reach a heat index of 109 degrees by Saturday, June 28.

June 25, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Adult Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) announced that it will conduct adult mosquito abatement tonight. Adulticide applications will target adult mosquito populations.

June 20, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Upcoming Public Safety Summit, Encourages Public to Register

The City of New Orleans today announced that the Mayor's Office will host “Public Safety Summit: Building Connections for a Safer New Orleans” on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University Medical Center, located at 2000 Canal St. The summit is free and open to the public and will bring together public safety professionals and community members from a broad spectrum of disciplines to work together to address violence reduction in New Orleans. 

June 20, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Confirmation of Romy Schofield-Samuel as Director of Finance

The City of New Orleans today announced the confirmation of Romy Schofield-Samuel as the Director of Finance. Schofield-Samuel has over two decades of government experience and has served the City as the interim Director of Finance since April.

June 18, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces City Hall Closure in Observance of Juneteenth Holiday

June 14, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure Adjustments on Poydras Street between S. Claiborne Avenue and S. Liberty Street

The City of New Orleans today announced that starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 17, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will modify lane configurations in both the riverbound and lakebound directions on Poydras Street between S. Claiborne Avenue and S. Liberty Street. This lane shift is essential for continuing the removal and replacement of concrete panels with the travel lanes.

June 14, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Adult Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct adult mosquito abatement tonight. Adulticide applications this evening will target adult populations of mosquitoes. 

June 13, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Healthy Homes Administration to Host Next Series of Landlord Information Sessions

The City of New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits’ Healthy Homes Administration today announced their next series of Landlord Information Sessions. After the success of the first session, held on May 30 at Gernon Brown Recreation Center, and due to overwhelming interest from residents, the Healthy Homes Administration has now planned an additional seven meetings.