THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED
PUBLIC NOTICE OF VACANCY
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY – EAST BANK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Pursuant to La. R.S. 38:330.1 et seq., notice is hereby given that applications are being accepted from persons interested in serving on the Board of Commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority- East Bank (SLFPA-E). Nine members serve on the Board of Commissioners.
Click here for more information and to apply.
The public hearing of Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East on behalf of the East Jefferson Levee District regarding the additional or increased millage rates without voter approval has been cancelled and the roll forward will not be occurring this year.
The board meeting place will still proceed on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Joseph Yenni Building, Second Floor Council Chambers located at 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson, LA, 70123.
from storm surge since 1935
in advance of a hurricane
and Flood Walls
and pump out rainwater
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT
May 18th, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT
May 18th, 2023
OUR PURPOSE AND MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes.
We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction
The Flood Protection Authority’s flood defense system is one of the strongest and largest in the world.
It significantly diminishes the risk of flooding for over 1 million residents in the New Orleans Metropolitan area.
Know Your Flood Defense Structures.
Click on the system structure links to learn more!
Know Your Flood Defense Structures.
Join us in protecting your homes, families and businesses by
being prepared before a major storm approaches.
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