NEW ORLEANS -
The City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has been closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Ida, as well as, the other atmospheric factors that will contribute to the path of the storm.
Since the storms development, city officials have been engaged in conference call meetings with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness as well as the National Weather Service to discuss the potential weather threats. Conference call meetings have been scheduled throughout the weekend and next week.
Based on the current storm predictions, NOHSEP is not anticipating any requirement for evacuation in response to this weather event. However, citizens are encouraged to:
· Prepare homes for a possible wind event
· Check trees and shrubbery, and remove any limbs that could damage your home
· Secure any items in your yard that might tear loose or blow away, including garbage cans, grills, potted plants, garden tools, toys, signs, porch furniture, awnings, etc.
· Small water craft should return to port and/or seek safe harbor.
NOHSEP's Crisis Action Team will continue to monitor this weather threat as the day progresses.
NOHSEP recommends that citizens stay informed about the threat by listening to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, and television for the latest WATCHES and WARNINGS. Citizens may also register for weather alerts through the city's alert system at www.nolaready.info
Since the storms development, city officials have been engaged in conference call meetings with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness as well as the National Weather Service to discuss the potential weather threats. Conference call meetings have been scheduled throughout the weekend and next week.
Based on the current storm predictions, NOHSEP is not anticipating any requirement for evacuation in response to this weather event. However, citizens are encouraged to:
· Prepare homes for a possible wind event
· Check trees and shrubbery, and remove any limbs that could damage your home
· Secure any items in your yard that might tear loose or blow away, including garbage cans, grills, potted plants, garden tools, toys, signs, porch furniture, awnings, etc.
· Small water craft should return to port and/or seek safe harbor.
NOHSEP's Crisis Action Team will continue to monitor this weather threat as the day progresses.
NOHSEP recommends that citizens stay informed about the threat by listening to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, and television for the latest WATCHES and WARNINGS. Citizens may also register for weather alerts through the city's alert system at www.nolaready.info
