FPA-East Update Regarding Hurricane Ida
New Orleans, LA – The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East can confirm there were no levee breaches or overtopping within the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS). [...]
FPA-East Prepared for Hurricane Ida Landfall
New Orleans, LA – The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East (FPA) has closed all gates, including the Lake Borgne Surge Barrier, as of last night. The Permanent Canal Closure and Pumps stations are all operating and pumping. The entire Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) is currently closed. [...]
Hurricane Ida Update
New Orleans, LA – The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East (FPA) continues to prepare for Hurricane Ida. Ida is expected to be an extremely dangerous major hurricane when it reaches the coast of Louisiana on Sunday with a possibility of life-threatening storm surge inundation and potentially catastrophic wind damage. The FPA closed 27 gates on Friday, with a total of 51 closed by the end of the week. [...]
Tropical Storm Ida Update
New Orleans, LA – The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East (FPA) continues to monitor Tropical Storm Ida. Ida is expected to be a dangerous major hurricane when it reaches the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday with a risk of life-threatening storm surge inundation and potentially devastating wind damage. The FPA closed a total of 24 gates yesterday, August 26th, in preparation for the storm. [...]
Flood Protection Authority – East Prepares for Tropical Depression Nine
New Orleans, LA – In preparation for a potential storm entering the Gulf of Mexico, leadership at the Flood Protection Authority – East (FPA) is closing several gates within the flood protection system. A total of 21 gates will be closed today, August 26th. Today’s closures will not impact roads, railways, or businesses. According to the National Weather Service, Tropical Depression Nine continues to increase in strength and is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast at, or near, major hurricane intensity on Sunday, August 29th [...]