April 10, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Public Safety Preparations for French Quarter Fest, Issues Traffic and Transportation Reminders

The City of New Orleans today announced the public safety measures in place ahead of French Quarter Festival, which is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to New Orleans. Residents are encouraged to prepare for heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic and to celebrate safely throughout the weekend.   

April 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City Hall Closed to Public Tomorrow, April 10 in Anticipation of Severe Weather Impacts

The City of New Orleans today announced that in anticipation of severe weather impacting New Orleans and the surrounding areas, City Hall and other City buildings will be closed to the public on Wednesday, April 10. City services will remain open virtually. City Hall will resume normal operations on Thursday, April 11, unless otherwise indicated.  

March 18, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Hosts Readiness Event to Enhance Public Safety during Special Major Events

 In partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), the City of New Orleans is hosting a multiday readiness event from Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22. The purpose of this initiative is continuous collaboration, preparedness and improvements for local, state and federal first responders to address tactical, radiological, nuclear and chemical scenarios and to enhance future operations.  

December 21, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS TO ACTIVATE ARCTIC AIRMASS FREEZE PLAN

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today announced that the City of New Orleans will activate a citywide freeze plan in anticipation of the arctic airmass expected to bring dangerously low temperatures and strong sustained winds beginning Thursday, Dec. 22 until Monday, Dec. 26. 

December 14, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

City Hall to Close at 1 p.m. Today in Anticipation of Inclement Weather Impacting New Orleans

The City of New Orleans announced that City Hall will be closed today at 1 p.m. in anticipation of inclement weather impacting New Orleans. Other than precautions taken for safety of personnel during the height of severe weather, essential City services, such as public safety and infrastructure, are not affected by this closure.  

July 22, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS UNVEILS NEW LOCALIZED WEATHER STATIONS AHEAD OF PEAK HURRICANE SEASON

The City of New Orleans today unveiled three new WeatherSTEM stations that were installed at the Port of New Orleans this week, joining a network of 20 automated weather stations scattered across the city. These WeatherSTEM sites are localized, live weather monitoring units that will help protect citizens, first responders, stakeholders and assets from dangerous weather conditions.