NEW ORLEANS - District "D" Councilmember Jared Brossett will update residents on the City of New Orleans' new Automated Flood Warning System at the regular meeting on September 5, 2019.

"I recently worked with the Cantrell Administration, the Office of Homeland Security, and New Orleans Police Department to introduce an ordinance regarding the City's new Automated Flood Warning System. Ordinance 32,755 requires motorists to obey the automated signs that warn when a roadway is flooded. These signs were recently installed at 12 underpass locations, and the system is scheduled to go live soon. The software will integrate data with Sewerage & Water Board and be shared with Real Time Crime Center and National Weather Service to keep residents safe."

The City Council will vote on the legislation during tomorrow's meeting at approximately 1:30 p.m.

WHO: Councilmember Brossett, Collin Arnold, Director - Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, City Councilmembers

WHAT: City Council Consideration of Automated Flood Warning System Legislation

WHEN: Regular New Orleans City Council Meeting

WHERE: City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street

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Contact:

Domonique Dickerson
Chief of Staff
Councilmember Jared C. Brossett, Chair of Budget/Audit/BoR Committee
504-658-1040
dcdickerson@nola.gov