Flood Protection shakeup: Resignations raise concerns about leadership and readiness
A fourth resignation at the organization overseeing levee and flood protection for the New Orleans area leaves the Southeast ...
Flooding, debris flow possible as rain slams LA; evacuation orders issued
Dangerous, heavy rain pounded the Los Angeles area early Thursday, bringing a threat of flooding and debris flow to spots ...
Three flood protection board members resign amid leadership concerns
Three members of the board that oversees the authority resigned Monday. The departing commissioners include Roy Arrigo, ...
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People in this Louisiana city will see a 25% discount on flood insurance as rates broadly rise
Better real-time flood monitoring, new development rules and maintenance of waterways helped lead to break on premiums.
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The Trump administration wants to overhaul FEMA. It's asking Louisiana for advice.
President Donald Trump’s advisory council on FEMA’s future wants to hear from the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland ...
Officials exploring potential for statewide flood forecasting
The city of Central showcased its innovative flood warning system, a gamechanger for a community where 60% of structures were ...
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Louisiana senators push for long-term flood insurance extension
(Louisiana First) — Louisiana’s U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy have introduced legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Dec. 31, 2026, providing ...
Issues found with federal grants to Louisiana homeland security office
A recent audit reported that the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness did not comply with ...
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People in this Louisiana city will see a 25% discount on flood insurance as rates broadly rise
Central just received a Class 5 rating from the flood insurance program, up two spots from its current one, city officials said. In 2024, only two governments in Louisiana shared that rating ...