Press Releases
COMPLEX STRUCTURES TO CLOSE DUE TO TROPICAL STORM BARRY
New Orleans, LA – Leadership of the Flood Protection Authority will begin closing complex structures today due to the projected wind conditions of Tropical Storm Barry. The Surge Barrier located in New Orleans [...]
THE FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY MONITORS INVEST-92L
New Orleans, LA – In preparation of the potential impact of Invest 92L the Flood Protection Authority will take several measures to ensure to the safety and protection of the area. In accordance [...]
FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY TO TURN OVER PUMP STATIONS TO ST. BERNARD PARISH
New Orleans, LA – For more than five years now, the Flood Protection Authority (FPA) has worked diligently to resolve Lake Borgne Basin Levee District’s unsustainable financial predicament while continuing to meet the [...]
FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY JOINS CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN
New Orleans, LA – Today leadership at the Flood Protection Authority announces the East Jefferson Levee District Police Department and the Orleans Levee District Police Department will participate in the Click-It or Ticket [...]
FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY-EAST HIRES NEW LEAD ENGINEER
New Orleans, LA – The Flood Protection Authority-East is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Humphreys who will serve as the new Director of Engineering. “Chris comes to us with a wealth [...]
SPECIAL ACCESS WAIVER
New Orleans, LA – The Flood Protection Authority has special waiver permits available for businesses and contractors wishing to operate on the levee system while under the State of Louisiana Emergency Declaration. READ [...]
LAKESHORE DRIVE CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER
New Orleans, LA – Please be advised Lakeshore Drive from Franklin Av. to Sen. Ted Hickey Bridge is closed due to high water. This is due in part to gusty winds. According to [...]
BOB TURNER RETIRES FROM FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY
New Orleans, LA – “Bob has a wealth of knowledge that will help further the good work of the Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO). We will certainly miss his wisdom and guidance, but [...]
FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY TO CUT THE RIBBON ON NEW POLICE COMPLEX
New Orleans, LA – The Flood Protection Authority – East would like to invite you to attend a ribbon cutting for the New Orleans Levee District Police Complex. The new facility is approx. 10,000 [...]
SLFPA Projects Postponed Due To Rising River Levels
New Orleans, LA – Due to high river levels, all Southeast Louisiana Projects along the Mississippi River will be suspended until water levels are lower. The Carrollton Gage is currently above 11.0’, [...]