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
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.
Learn more