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Get Ready for Hurricane Season!

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Get ready for hurricane season, which starts June 1st

This bulletin was sent at 06/01/2018 10:00 AM CDT

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June 2018

Hello New Orleans!

It’s time for hurricane prep. Each year hurricane season lasts from June to November, but as we saw last week, storms are possible throughout the year.

Tropical weather begins with a low-pressure area of circling winds over water. A system can develop into a tropical depression, tropical storm, or a hurricane. Dangers include high winds, heavy rain, tornadoes, flooding, and power outages, which means you should insure your property for both wind and flood damage.

You’re probably no stranger to these storms. Still, it’s important to make a plan with your family in case a storm comes our way. Depending on a storm’s severity, a mandatory evacuation might be ordered. If the City of New Orleans issues a mandatory evacuation, all residents and visitors must leave. If an evacuation is not ordered, it’s up to you to decide to evacuate or shelter in place.

We’re listing the hurricane preparedness basics below. But there are extra things to consider during an emergency for some families that include:

Find more information on hurricane season prep at ready.nola.gov/hurricane or call 311.

Until next month,

– The Team at NOLA Ready
Helping you stay #ReadyYearRound

Stay connected

Sign up to receive emergency alerts and keep up with the news during hurricane season. Know the contact info of your family and friends so you can get in touch if you need to.

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Make a plan

Make a plan to evacuate and to shelter at home. If you can’t evacuate on your own, learn about City-assisted evacuation. Include your family’s special needs in your plans.

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Gather supplies

Make a home kit with what you need to shelter in place for 3 days. Pack a go bag with what you need to evacuate. You’ll be surprised how many things you already have.

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NOLA Ready is the City of New Orleans’ emergency preparedness campaign, managed by the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

This message contains emergency preparedness information. Emergency alerts are sent through a separate program. To sign up for emergency alerts, text your zip code to 888777 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts.

Algiers Point Shotgun House Tour – Saturday, May 12, 2018

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Our annual celebration of one of New Orleans’ most recognizable architectural treasures is just around the corner! We hope you’ll join us this Saturday, May 12 for the Shotgun House Tour in historic Algiers Point – our city’s second-oldest neighborhood. This year’s tour will highlight six different houses that showcase the livability and versatility of our city’s vernacular architecture – plus three additional “lagniappe” properties.

Getting there can be half the fun – try taking the scenic route to Algiers Point on Saturday! The pedestrian ferry across the Mississippi River offers some of the best panoramic views of the city. The first ferry departs from Canal Street at 10:45 AM on Saturday morning, running every 30 minutes all day long with a $2 fare each way. The tour will be completely walkable once you arrive at the Algiers ferry terminal. See ferry schedule & more details from NORTA.

And remember – tour tickets purchased before the day of the tour are discounted – buy yours today!
Get a sneak peak below of some of the houses on tour from the May issue of Preservation in Print! While you’re touring these incredible homes in Algiers Point, be sure to check out the neighborhood’s small businesses and local hot spots, too!
232 Pelican Ave.

Built after the great fire of 1895, this double-shotgun in Algiers Point is adorned with hand-carved millwork, beautiful wood flooring and original solid wood doors.Read More
323 Eliza St.

Nicknamed “petite grande” by its owners, this camelback shotgun has a serene screened-in back porch and a large collection of family treasures.
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244 Vallette St.

Tall ceilings, original wood floors, fireplaces, plaster medallions and a still-functioning pair of huge pocket doors all come together to transport visitors to another time. Read more.

NOPD Offers Tips on How to Stay Safe from Carjackings and What to Do If You Become A Victim

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New Orleans Police Department Public Information Office

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April 13, 2018

WATCH: NOPD Offers Tips on How to Stay Safe from Carjackings and What to Do If You Become A Victim

Juan Barnes

 

NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans has seen a statistical decrease in many violent crimes in the past year, among these being carjackings. This is in contrast to carjacking being a crime that has seen an increase in occurrence nationally.

 

Carjacking is defined as the theft of an automobile from its driver by force or intimidation. If this act is done with the use of a weapon or implied weapon, then the incident is classified as an armed carjacking.

 

Click here to see NOPD Officer Juan Barnes discuss safety tips to keep in mind not only to protect yourself from becoming the victim of a carjacking, but what to do if you do happen to become a victim of this violent crime.

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