Disasters

Federal Leaders Discuss FEMA Future in New Orleans

News Summary Federal officials met in New Orleans to address changes regarding the future of FEMA and funding strategies. Louisiana's…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Hurricane Season

News Summary As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, Louisiana is grappling with uncertainty around federal emergency management support. Recent changes…

2 weeks ago

Governor Landry Advocates for FEMA Reform in New Orleans

News Summary Governor Jeff Landry led a FEMA Review Council meeting in New Orleans focused on addressing the need for…

2 weeks ago

Funding Shortages Threaten New Orleans Hurricane Protection

News Summary New Orleans is facing serious threats to its hurricane protection system due to funding shortages amid climate change…

3 weeks ago

Body of Missing Boater Identified in Lake Pontchartrain

News Summary The body of Joseph Grice, a 51-year-old man who went missing after going overboard in Lake Pontchartrain, has…

3 weeks ago

Tragic Boating Accident Claims Life in Westwego

News Summary A tragic boating accident near Bayou Segnette resulted in the death of Mark A. Barrios. The 69-year-old was…

3 weeks ago

Partial Lifting of Boil Water Advisory in Uptown New Orleans

News Summary Uptown New Orleans has partially lifted its boil water advisory following a significant water main break that caused…

4 weeks ago

Health Warnings Issued as Grass Fire Affects Air Quality

News Summary New Orleans and Baton Rouge are facing health warnings due to a 2-alarm grass fire affecting air quality.…

4 weeks ago

New Orleans Faces Critical Risk from Sinking Flood Protection System

News Summary A recent study reveals alarming rates of subsidence in New Orleans's hurricane protection system, with some floodwalls sinking…

4 weeks ago

Severe Thunderstorms Prompt Flash Flood Warning in New Orleans

News Summary New Orleans is under a flash flood warning due to severe thunderstorms causing heavy rainfall. The warning, activated…

1 month ago