Mayor Says City Can Handle Expected Hurricane Isaac
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says he’s optimistic that the city will be able to handle the anticipated fallout from Tropical Storm Isaac. Isaac is on track to be at hurricane-strength when it makes...
View ArticleFailed pumps at Corps pumping station could increase Mid-City flooding risk
With Tropical Storm Isaac bearing down on New Orleans, one of three key Army Corps of Engineers pumping stations that help drain the city during a storm is only at partial capacity — far less than what...
View ArticleStores Running Out Of Storm Supplies; Some Unconcerned About What's Coming
As officials gear up to respond to what’s expected to be Hurricane Isaac, New Orleanians went shopping for supplies. Flashlights and batteries were sold out of several stores.
View ArticleAs Isaac Strengthens, Louisiana's Levees, Flood Gates Gird For Post-Katrina Test
The National Hurricane Center says that it expects Tropical Storm Isaac to continue strengthening up until it makes landfall. In the 5 p.m. ET advisory, the Hurricane Center said Isaac remains a...
View ArticleSt. Charles Parish evacuation underway
The St. Charles Parish President has called for a mandatory evacuation effective at 6 p.m. Sunday for all residents in St. Charles Parish due to Tropical Storm Isaac. What does this mean?It means that...
View ArticleNew Orleans Braces For Isaac
Isaac is headed toward the Gulf Coast, and Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency. The storm is threatening to hit New Orleans as the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches. Host...
View ArticleSt. Mary Parish prepares for Isaac
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office says the state transportation department has barricaded some intersections along Highway 90 to let traffic flow more smoothly through the parish. Sheriff's office...
View ArticleWATCH: President Obama Speaks on Preparing for Hurricane Isaac
President Obama discusses steps FEMA and other federal and local agencies are taking to keep Gulf Coast residents safe and minimize the damage from approaching Hurricane Isaac.
View ArticleLouisiana prepares: by the numbers
A by-the-numbers look at Louisiana's preparation for Hurricane Isaac on Tuesday, according to Gov. Bobby Jindal. — 4,158: National Guard troops activated statewide. — 67: Bus drivers supporting the...
View ArticleWATCH: Mayor Landrieu's Latest Press Conference
The 3 p.m. New Orleans press conference, in its entirety:
View ArticleCommunity Impact Series: UNO-CHART
An applied research center is helping small communities along the coast cope with change by building networks, sharing knowledge and kindling hope.
View ArticleLessons From Katrina Boost FEMA's Sandy Response
Following Superstorm Sandy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has received good grades from politicians and even some survivors of the storm. In part, that's due to lessons learned from Hurricane...
View ArticleWhy Is The Government In The Flood Insurance Business?
There's a quick, one-word explanation for why the federal government started selling flood insurance: Betsy.Hurricane Betsy, which struck the Gulf Coast in 1965, became known as billion-dollar Betsy....
View ArticleSculptures Set To Mark Evacuation Pickup Spots
Fifteen stainless-steel sculptures have just arrived and will soon be appearing throughout New Orleans. The unique public art project is designed to help save lives.
View ArticleGet Ready: It's Hurricane Season
Officials throughout southeast Louisiana are asking residents to start planning now for hurricanes. A busy season is predicted.
View ArticlePlant Explosion Claims Second Life
Thursday’s chemical plant explosion in Geismar, La. has claimed another life. Seven remained hospitalized Friday with burns and respiratory complications.Williams Companies CEO Alan Armstrong visited...
View ArticleArmy Corps Of Engineers Commander Confident In New 'Risk Reduction' System
New Orleans is facing the 2013 hurricane season behind a $14 billion system designed to protect the region from a 100-year storm.
View ArticlePreliminary Jefferson Parish FEMA Flood Maps Now Available For Public Comment
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released new preliminary flood maps for Jefferson Parish, and are asking the public to participate in a 90-day comment period.Flood maps are created by FEMA,...
View ArticleOfficials Investigating Train Derailment West Of Baton Rouge
Louisiana officials are investigating a Union Pacific train derailment about 60 miles west of Baton Rouge. About 100 homes have been evacuated.
View ArticleEnvironmental Groups Seek Stronger Storm Guidelines For Oil And Gas Plants
A coalition of environmental groups is recommending tougher regulations on oil facilities to prevent possible leaks after severe storms. The group looked at damage reports filed after Hurricane Isaac...
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