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Morgan City Residents Prepare For River To Crest
WGNO NewsThe Atchafalaya River is expected to crest tomorrow. WGNO's Vanessa Bolano has more. Forget barbecues and ceremonies, this Memorial Day 61-year-old Deloris Johnson's eyes are glued to the Atchafalaya River. "I'm scared of the water." She's scared...Tags: WGNO, Memorial Day, Disasters and Accidents, Human Interest
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Rising River Puts Damper On Memorial Day Plans
WGNO NewsThe rising river put a damper on traditional Memorial Day plans in Morgan City. The official start of summer in Morgan City has been about what you'd expect given the threat of flooding that still consumes the minds of many. "I don't think we should...Tags: WGNO, Economy, Business and Finance, Holidays, Business, Memorial Day
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Corps Says Its Flood Protection Is Ready For Big Storm
WGNO NewsThe U.S. Army Corps reports it’s ready to take on a 100 year storm. Construction crews have been hard at work across the region. The corps has been busy in several parishes, especially in Orleans. Crews have been working along the 17th Street Canal....Tags: Tropical Weather, Weather, Disasters and Accidents, U.S. Army
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Corps Outlines Benefits of Dutch Trips for 100 Yr Flood Plan
ABC26 NewsRemember those trips by elected leaders and others after Hurricane Katrina to the Netherlands? This will be the first hurricane season with the Corps of Engineers' 100 year flood plan in place, and Corps workers say there are plenty of Dutch influences....Tags: Natural Disasters, Trips and Vacations, WGNO, Travel, Disasters
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To Stay or Go? Emergency Shelter List and Contraflow Maps
WGNO NewsTo stay or to go: it may be the most important decision you face during the hurricane season! It's a decision best made now, when you're calm, long before a storm hits. But in some cases, the choice may not be yours. Stay tuned to ABC26 or the Emergency...Tags: Transportation, Weather Reports, Government, The Home Depot, Social Issues
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Caring for Pets
WGNO NewsMake plans now to take care of your pets. Public emergency shelters do not allow pets because of health and safety regulations. Animals that assist people with disabilities are the only animals allowed in shelters. It may be very difficult to find...Tags: Animals, Disasters, Emergency Planning, Pets, Disasters and Accidents
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New Flood Maps Mean Lower Insurance Premiums for Mandeville Homeowners
WGNO NewsIt has been said time and time again that change is good and residents in Mandeville couldn't agree more. "The cheaper insurance the better, especially since this house didn't flood during Katrina, which is odd," said Mandeville Homeowner Steven Montz....Tags: Natural Disasters, Disasters, Prices, Disasters and Accidents, FEMA
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Tropical Storm Lee Forms In Gulf
WGNO NewsTropical Storm Lee swirled in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday morning, as residents and government officials prepared for the possibility of severe flooding and heavy rains. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency on Thursday night...Tags: Tropical Storms, Bobby Jindal, Labor Day, Weather Warnings, Weather
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St. Charles Parish Remains Under a Flash Flood Warning
- St. Charles Parish expects continued rain and wind today from Tropical Storm Lee. We are asking our residents to stay vigilant and monitor the weather for at least the next 24 as Lee makes its eventual turn to the east. Flooding remains possible if...Tags: Natural Disasters, Tropical Storms, Television, Entertainment, Disasters
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St. Charles Parish Deals With Flooding Streets During Tropical Storm
WGNO NewsSt. Charles Parish is dealing with a handful of flooded streets and downed trees and powerlines this morning due to Tropical Storm Lee. Street flooding has occured in the towns of Luling, St. Rose and Boutte. There are no reports of flooded homes in...Tags: Natural Disasters, Tropical Storms, Television, Weather Reports, Entertainment
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Terrebonne Parish Gets Federal Grants To Raise Homes
WGNO NewsIn Terrebonne Parish, it's a race against time for elevation and shoring companies working to raise homes off the ground and out of the way of potential flood waters. "I flooded twice from Hurricanes Rita and Ike so I'm kind of really scared that it's...Tags: Natural Disasters, Science and Technology, Politics, Disasters, Disasters and Accidents
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Flooding Around New Orleans Area Causing Closings And Traffic Headaches
WGNO NewsHeavy rains early Monday morning have caused numerous traffic headaches, street flooding, RTA routes canceled as well as camps and schools to be closed for the morning. According to NOLA info updates: "Early morning rains caused street flooding at the...Tags: WGNO, Traffic, New Orleans, Headaches, Disasters and Accidents
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