City Reminds Residents of
Precautions During Severe Weather
NEW ORLEANS, LA – According
to the National Weather Service (NWS), severe weather, including heavy rains
and flooding, is expected to develop in New Orleans this evening and last
through Saturday morning. Public safety is our top
priority; the City is reminding residents to monitor
weather conditions and stay alert.
The New Orleans area has been placed under a flood watch from
tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. until Saturday morning.
Due to the potentially severe danger that could result from high
water, residents should call 911 to report street flooding and life-threatening
emergencies.
Residents are advised to stay home during heavy rainfall unless an
emergency makes it absolutely necessary for them to get on the road. The NOPD
will ticket motorists who drive faster than 5 mph on streets with standing
water.
The City’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
is monitoring weather conditions and will keep residents updated through e-mail
alerts and the Twitter handle @nolaready.
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