posted Aug 10, 2016, 11:59 AM by Yvonne Mitchell-Grubb
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updated Aug 10, 2016, 12:00 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 2016
Contact: Hayne Rainey
For Media Inquiries Only
communications@nola.gov
(504) 658-4945
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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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